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
55 | SOFTBALL Recruiting Secrets from a College Insider
Want to learn softball recruiting secrets from a college insider? This video will give you advice on trusting your gut, managing expectations, and navigating the recruitment journey.
In this heartfelt episode of Catching You, Rusty Ham welcomes back his co-host and daughter, Lacie Ham, after a brief hiatus. Together, they dive into pivotal lessons from their softball journey, sharing insights on navigating the recruiting process, overcoming challenges, and the importance of trusting your instincts. Lacie reflects on her experiences as a high school and college athlete, offering advice to her younger self about avoiding comparisons and sticking to personal growth.
The conversation transitions to the stark contrasts between travel ball and collegiate softball, particularly the differences in how winter breaks are structured and the intensity of preparation leading up to the college season. Lacie candidly discusses the mental and physical demands of collegiate softball, from balancing NCAA restrictions to meeting high expectations as a student-athlete.
This episode provides valuable takeaways for parents, athletes, and coaches alike, touching on the pressures of recruiting, the importance of advocacy in sports, and adapting to the disciplined lifestyle of collegiate athletics. With personal anecdotes and practical advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the complex world 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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