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
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In this special Catching You episode, hosts Rusty and Lacie Ham welcome father-daughter duo Jason and Savannah Jones, diving deep into the intensity, sacrifices, and rewards of competitive softball.
The episode kicks off with nostalgic memories from 10U ASA Nationals, when PGF and Alliance didn’t even exist, and showcases how much the game has evolved. Savannah and Lacie share their journeys—from rec ball team names like "Cotton Candy Crushers" to elite travel teams and grueling seven-hour practices.
Jason and Rusty discuss the challenges of being bucket dads, the pressure of coaching daughters, and the commitment it takes for families to compete at the highest levels—including long-distance travel for the right opportunities. They also dive into the art of pitching, how coaches pick changeups, and the mental toughness required to succeed in elite softball.
This episode is a must-listen for softball parents, players, and fans who want an inside look at what it really takes to go from travel ball to college ball. If you’ve ever had to sacrifice weekends, make long road trips, or balance friendships with athletic goals, this conversation will hit home.
Tune in for raw, insightful, and entertaining stories from the diamond to the dugout!
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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