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
22 | Part 2 With Fundamental Fastpitch The Podcast
This podcast episode, co-hosted by Rusty from Catching You, delves into the multifaceted experience of youth sports from the perspective of a parent and coach, exploring the challenges and rewards of nurturing a child's athletic journey. The conversation covers early sports involvement, the importance of supporting a child's exploration of various sports, and the pivotal role of communication and encouragement in a young athlete's development.
It discusses the delicate balance parents and coaches must find in guiding without pressuring, the significance of mental health, and fostering a positive parent-child relationship through sports. Key insights include the value of being a multi-sport athlete, hindsight advice for handling the teenage years in sports, and the critical importance of open communication between parents, children, and coaches to ensure a child's love for the game remains intact.
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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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