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
85 | Catching Her Dreams: From College Softball to Puerto Rico and Beyond 🌎
In this solo episode, Rusty reflects on an unforgettable week in Puerto Rico watching his daughter Lacie pitch in the semifinals of her summer league. From intense games and Caribbean beaches to heartfelt talks and future dreams, Rusty shares a father's perspective on the evolution of his daughter's softball journey—from youth ball to college, and now to the world stage.
He opens up about the emotions, the lessons, and the joy of watching your child chase their dreams with grit and grace. Lacie is now preparing for her next adventure—playing softball in Australia! 🇦🇺
Whether you're a sports parent, a softball fan, or just love a good story of perseverance and family, this one’s for you.
🎙️ Highlights:
What it's like to pitch in Puerto Rico’s electric atmosphere
Reflections on senior year and college recruiting pressures
Life lessons for parents navigating travel ball and college sports
What’s next for Lacie as she heads to Australia
đź“Ť If you're new here, Catching You is a father-daughter podcast that follows the journey of college softball, life transitions, and everything in between.
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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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