Catching You: A Dad and Daughter's Dive into Softball

Rusty & Lacie Ham
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Catching You: A Dad and Daughter's Dive into Softball Podcast

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. 

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    43 | Join Me On My Epic Recruiting Adventure: A Softball Journey!

    Send us a textIn this solo episode of the Catching You Podcast, co-host Lacie Ham opens up about her personal experience with college recruiting in high school. Specifically, she shares the heartbreaking story of not receiving any calls from college coaches on September 1st of her junior year—a pivotal date in the college recruiting process. Lacie dives into her initial feelings of failure and self-doubt, but ultimately offers encouragement and advice to those in similar situations. She ...

    15 min

  2. SEPT 17

    42 | Lacie's Rollercoaster of Softball Emotions: Replay of Episode 27

    Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode of Catching You, co-host Rusty Ham is joined by his daughter Lacie, who shares her experiences and reflections on returning home from college, her high school and travel softball journey, and college recruitment struggles due to various setbacks including a head injury and COVID-19. They discuss her transitions between different softball teams, key achievements, and memorable moments with her friends and teammates. Lacie also recounts winning the A...

    33 min

  3. SEPT 10

    41 | Coach Greg from Athletics Mercado: His Coaching Journey

    Send us a textIn 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 pickin...

    34 min

  4. SEPT 3

    40 | Transitioning From HS To College: The Truth About Being a D1 Athlete

    Send us a textIn this episode, we are live on TikTok with our return guest, Coach Margo. We delve into the experiences of transitioning from high school to college athletics, focusing on a Division 1 softball player. We explore the challenges of increased practice intensity, weight training, and the mental hurdles of competing at a higher level. Additionally, we touch on the supportive and competitive dynamics within the team, strategies for maintaining peak performance, and the cr...

    40 min

  5. AUG 27

    39 | Des Rivera's Journey: From Batbusters to University of Iowa

    Send us a textIn this episode of the 'Catching You Podcast,' co-host Lacie Ham welcomes her friend Des Rivera. They reminisce about their time on the Batbusters travel softball team and discuss Des' journey from starting softball due to her older sister's influence, moving through various teams, and ultimately playing for the University of Iowa. Des shares insights on her recruiting process, transferring experiences, and the challenges of sitting out a season due to NCAA rules. They also...

    33 min
  6. 7 | Unpacking The Truth: Do Travel Ball Rankings Really Matter?

    AUG 20

    7 | Unpacking The Truth: Do Travel Ball Rankings Really Matter?

    Send us a textIn Episode 7 of 'Catching You,' Rusty and Lacie Ham tackle the intense world of youth sports as they step into their second year of 12U softball. They delve into the grueling regimen of double days, revealing the dedication and exhaustion behind the scenes. The episode also unpacks the emotional rollercoaster of leadership struggles and team dynamics, offering a candid look at the challenges of young athletes striving for excellence. As they navigate these pivotal moments, ...

    29 min

  7. AUG 20

    38 | Unlocking The Truth: Parents' Guide To Youth Sports Expectations

    Send us a textIn this solo episode of Catching You, co-host Rusty Ham shares an in-depth and heartfelt discussion about his journey and experiences as a parent in the youth sports landscape. Rusty provides updates on his daughter Lacie's new initiatives at San Jose State, including her podcast and the mental health organization 'Mind Strong Spartans'. He delves into the financial and emotional investments involved in travel ball sports, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining realis...

    30 min

  8. AUG 13

    37 | Relive The Drama: Lacie's Injury - Episode 12 Replay

    Send us a textJoin Rusty, Lacie, and surprise guest Emily in this episode of 'Catching You,' where they discuss Lacie's harrowing experience of getting hit by a line drive, the mental and physical challenges faced during her recovery, and the unyielding support from the softball community. This heartfelt episode delves into the family's journey through Lacie's softball career, dealing with recruitment challenges, handling slumps, and emphasizing the importance of support both on and off ...

    35 min
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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. 

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