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
41 | Coaching Daughters: Insights from Athletics Mercado’s Coach Greg
In this episode of Catching You, co-host Rusty Ham chats with Coach Greg from Athletics Mercado, discussing his background in sports, transition from baseball to softball, and his extensive coaching career. They dive into the challenges and dynamics of coaching one’s own child, the significance of the recruitment process, and the realistic expectations for student-athletes.
The conversation also touches on the implications of the transfer portal and the importance of picking the right team. Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player, this episode is packed with valuable insights and advice for navigating the journey of competitive softball.
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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