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
19 | How Does a Coach Balance Discipline and Passion? Insights from Tim Raposa
Summary
Tim Raposa shares his background in baseball and softball, discussing how he got involved in coaching both sports. He reflects on his coaching style and how it has evolved over the years, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the changing times and the needs of the players. Tim also discusses the value of being hungry and avoiding laziness in practice and games. He highlights the role of humble parents who support their children's development and communicate effectively with the coach.
The conversation explores the role of parents in youth sports and the impact of their behavior on player development and opportunities. It emphasizes the importance of sportsmanship, being a smart parent, and teaching life lessons through sports. The conversation also touches on the challenges of balancing multiple sports and the perception of players by college coaches.
Overall, it highlights the need for parents to support and guide their children in a positive and responsible manner.
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A couple of years ago, as a family, we created family core values. One of them is, "We face challenges with optimism while displaying a growth mindset." We wanted to tell our story so others, who relate, can navigate through these challenges better. Contributing to our Podcast will show we're on the right track and we're making a difference to those who have similar stories. Buy Us A Coffee
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