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
87 | REPLAY Episode 43: September 1st Secrets Every Junior Needs to Know!
In this heartfelt solo episode of Catching You, co-host Lacie Ham opens up about one of the toughest moments in her softball journey—getting zero calls on September 1st of her junior year, the day college coaches are first allowed to reach out to high school athletes.
From the excitement and anticipation leading up to that date, to the crushing reality of silence, Lacie shares the raw emotions she experienced—doubt, comparison, and feeling like she didn’t belong. She recalls scrolling through social media, seeing her teammates post about their midnight recruiting calls, and wondering if her dream of playing Division I softball was slipping away.
But this episode isn’t about defeat—it’s about resilience, perspective, and hope. Lacie speaks directly to the athletes who didn’t get the call, reminding them that September 1st is just one day, not a definition of their worth or talent. She shares how she kept working, stayed passionate about the game, and eventually found her place at San Jose State—proof that your path might just take a different route than you imagined.
Whether you’re a player navigating the recruiting process, a parent supporting an athlete, or a coach guiding young talent, this episode is a powerful reminder: your value isn’t defined by one date on the calendar.
📌 Tune in for encouragement, perspective, and a message every athlete needs to hear.
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