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
46 | MindStrong Spartans: Building Mental Health Advocacy in College Athletics
Join co-hosts Rusty Ham and his daughter Lacie as they discuss Lacie's fall softball season, including her upcoming games against Cal State Bakersfield and her pitching progress. They also delve into the challenges of maintaining quality innings and dealing with unpredictable umpiring.
The episode takes a deeper turn as Lacie shares her experiences with athlete mental health, highlighting her efforts in starting the Mindstrong Spartans initiative at San Jose State. Inspired by her participation in the 'Damn Worth It' campaign, Lacie aims to promote student athlete mental health through advocacy and awareness, providing crucial resources and support for fellow athletes.
As she embarks on her senior year, Lacie reflects on her aspirations to leave a positive legacy in her university's community.
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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