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

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In this solo episode of the Catching You podcast, co-host Lacie Ham discusses her journey as a San Jose State softball player, addressing listener questions about training frequency and recruiting advice for young athletes. Sharing her personal experiences, Lacie emphasizes the importance of persistence in the face of recruitment challenges and reflects on her career's highs and lows, including her recovery from a significant injury.

She offers insights into the value of goal setting, maintaining a positive mindset, and the life lessons learned through sports. Lacie encourages young athletes to cherish the moment, focus on making themselves proud, and remember life beyond sports, all while preparing for her senior year and contemplating the future beyond college softball.

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In this episode, we dive into the importance of mindset in both sports and entrepreneurship, featuring Paige Tonz, who shares her experiences from growing up in the softball arena to embracing motherhood and adapting to social media changes.

The conversation highlights the guest's journey through challenges, the shift in priorities with motherhood, and her approach to social media as a tool for connection and promotion. The episode encapsulates a heartfelt discussion on growth, resilience, and the readiness to support and inspire others in their journey.

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This podcast episode, co-hosted by Rusty from Catching You, delves into the multifaceted experience of youth sports from the perspective of a parent and coach, exploring the challenges and rewards of nurturing a child's athletic journey. The conversation covers early sports involvement, the importance of supporting a child's exploration of various sports, and the pivotal role of communication and encouragement in a young athlete's development.

It discusses the delicate balance parents and coaches must find in guiding without pressuring, the significance of mental health, and fostering a positive parent-child relationship through sports. Key insights include the value of being a multi-sport athlete, hindsight advice for handling the teenage years in sports, and the critical importance of open communication between parents, children, and coaches to ensure a child's love for the game remains intact.

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This episode features a special conversation with Rusty and Lacie Ham from the Catching You podcast on the Fundamental Fastpitch Podcast. They delve into the experiences of coaching one's child, transitioning from high school to college sports, and the mental aspects of competitive athletics.

Rusty shares his background in coaching and teaching, and Lacie, a junior pitcher at San Jose State, talks about her journey through softball, the transition to college, and the mental challenges athletes face. They also discuss the importance of communication with coaches, the process of personal and athletic development, and finding balance and identity beyond sports.

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This episode features a father discussing the importance and personal reasons behind starting a podcast with his daughter, Lacie. He highlights the rarity of father-daughter podcasts and shares their motivation for entering the podcasting world together. The father touches on his experiences with his own podcast about real estate investing and buying and selling homes on terms. He reflects on the time spent with children and the realization that, after they grow up, opportunities to connect can become limited, driving his desire to maintain a close relationship with his daughter through podcasting.

The podcast name, 'Catching You', is inspired by a poem he wrote for Lacie, symbolizing the various moments he has 'caught' or shared with her over the years. Moreover, he recommends the book 'Living Forward' for its approach to life planning and evaluating personal relationships as bank accounts in terms of emotional and spiritual fulfillment. The father also mentions Lacie's intent to address mental health issues among young athletes through the podcast, aiming to offer strategies to overcome mental challenges. Lastly, the script hints at an upcoming guest appearance on the 'Fundamental Fast Pitch' podcast, where they plan to explore Lacie's college experience and recruitment process, among other topics.

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Summary
Tim Raposa shares his background in baseball and softball, discussing how he got involved in coaching both sports. He reflects on his coaching style and how it has evolved over the years, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the changing times and the needs of the players. Tim also discusses the value of being hungry and avoiding laziness in practice and games. He highlights the role of humble parents who support their children's development and communicate effectively with the coach. The conversation explores the role of parents in youth sports and the impact of their behavior on player development and opportunities. It emphasizes the importance of sportsmanship, being a smart parent, and teaching life lessons through sports. The conversation also touches on the challenges of balancing multiple sports and the perception of players by college coaches. Overall, it highlights the need for parents to support and guide their children in a positive and responsible manner.

Takeaways
- Parents play a crucial role in youth sports and should exhibit good sportsmanship and behavior.
- Being a smart parent involves supporting and investing in a child's development outside of organized activities.
- Teaching life lessons through sports, such as accountability and responsibility, is essential for player growth.
- Building trust and open communication with coaches is important for a successful player-coach relationship.
- Balancing multiple sports can contribute to a player's overall development and skill set.
- The behavior and attitude of parents can impact a player's opportunities and perception by college coaches.

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