Catching You: A Dad and Daughter's Dive into Softball
Misfits, Diamond Queens, Sweet Heat, and the Cotton Candy Crushers. Team Mizuno, BatBusters, Athletics Mercado. Those of you in the softball space will relate to team names like these. All have their stories. We have ours.
Our goal is to tell our story in hopes the next generation of softball players and parents, along with other sports, will be able to navigate through those ups and downs in a positive way.
Catching You: A Dad and Daughter's Dive into Softball
16 | The Evolution of Softball Recruiting: What's Changed Since Coach Margo's Collegiate Days?
Summary
In this conversation, Coach Mo shares her background as a softball player and coach, as well as her experiences with TikTok and recruiting. She emphasizes the importance of connections and social media in the recruiting process, while also discussing the pros and cons of using social media for showcasing skills. Additionally, she reflects on her relationship with her father and their experiences with catching during her softball career. In this conversation, Margo and Lacie discuss their father-daughter relationship and how it influenced Lacie's softball career.
They highlight the importance of building a trusting relationship and knowing when to outsource coaching. They also discuss the challenges of transitioning from high school to college and the balance between guidance and micromanaging. Margo shares her experience as a coach and content creator on TikTok, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and networking. They conclude by discussing the recruiting process and predicting the upcoming softball season.
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