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.
Episodes
86 episodes
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...
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84 | From Puerto Rico to Australia: My New Softball Life 🇵🇷➡️🇦🇺
In this solo episode of Catching You, Lacie takes us behind the scenes of her life as a pro softball player in Puerto Rico—just as playoffs kick off—and shares the exciting news of her next big adventure: playing in Australia!Sh...
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83 | REPLAY Episode 31: Hard Truths About Softball Dads, Travel Ball & Coaching with Sam Banister
What happens when a former NCAA champ, a current college pitcher, and a high school softball dad sit down to talk parenting, pressure, and playing the game? Fireworks, laughs, and some real talk.In this full-length episode of ...
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82 | REPLAY Episode 30: From Petaluma to Arizona: Sam Banister’s Softball Journey & Beyond
Two-time NCAA Champion. Travel ball veteran. Softball lifer. Sam Banister joins Rusty and Lacie Ham for a brutally honest and hilarious ride through her softball story—from backyard fields in Petaluma to the national stage at Arizona.In...
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81 | Skull Fractures, Panic Attacks & Puerto Rican Pitching Dreams 🇵🇷
She survived a skull fracture, battled panic attacks, and just pitched against College World Series legends in Puerto Rico.In this powerful and raw episode of Catching You, Lacie Ham surprises Rusty for Father's Day—right...
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80 | Why Did Keirstin Roose Transfer to Georgia?
Join Rusty and Lacie as they chat with Kirstin Roose about her experience as a university transfer student. Keirstin shares her story time, discussing her experiences transitioning from Coastal Carolina University (CCU) to Georgia. They touch o...
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79 | Junkyard Softball to D1 College Softball: Keirstin Roose’s Wild Ride
In this episode, Rusty and Lacie chat with Keirstin Roose about her transfer from Coastal Carolina (CCU) to UGA. She shares her softball highlights and what she's looking forward to with the lady bulldogs. This is a great episode for anyone int...
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78 | New Country, New Team, Same Grit: Lacie’s Puerto Rican Softball Debut 🇵🇷
Lacie Ham is officially a pro! In this raw and hilarious episode of Catching You, Rusty and Lacie catch up from opposite sides of the map—Rusty in California, Lacie now living and pitching in Puerto Rico.She’s traded textbooks for sun, ...
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77 | Bittersweet Goodbye: Lacie’s Last NCAA Game & What Comes Next
In this heartfelt episode of Catching You, co-host Rusty Ham sits down with his daughter, Lacie Ham, for one final conversation as a collegiate softball pitcher. After wrapping up her NCAA career at San Jose State, Lacie opens u...
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76 | Adapt or Die: The New Truth About College Softball Recruiting
In Episode 76 of Catching You, Rusty Ham sits down with powerhouse recruiting advisor Cheri Naudin, founder of Collegiate Sports Advocate, to have one of the most honest conversations about the evolving landscape of college soft...
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75 | What Really Happens In A College Athlete's Week?
Ever wonder what a week in the life of a college athlete is really like? From intense training to balancing academics and games, this Podcast gives you an inside look at the grind of a student-athlete's final year. If you're a recruit, playing ...
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74 | How A Grueling Weekend Changed Everything!
In this special solo episode of Catching You, Rusty Ham recaps a monumental senior weekend for his daughter and co-host, Lacie Ham, and the San Jose State softball team. Facing a must-win series against Boise State, the Spartans rose to the cha...
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73 | I Spent 17 Years Playing Softball And Now It's Ending
In this emotionally rich and insight-packed episode of Catching You, Rusty and Lacie Ham catch up after a big weekend. After 17 years of playing softball, it's finally coming to an end. Watch as I reflect on my senior weekend, final game,...
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72 | REPLAY Episode 25: FAMILY Secrets You Won't Believe
In this episode of Catching You, Rusty and Lacie Ham dig deep into the real-life questions parents and players face in the world of youth travel softball. Inspired by a thoughtful message from listener Josh, the duo reflect on what it ...
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71 | Visualizing Victory: Mindset, Manifestation & the Ultimate Pitcher
In this candid and inspiring episode of Catching You, Rusty and Lacie Ham dive into what it takes to push through pressure, self-doubt, and tough losses during a grueling college softball season. With just weeks left in her senior year, Lacie r...
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70 | How Do You Want to Be Remembered? – A Father-Daughter Heart-to-Heart
In this heartfelt and revealing episode of Catching You, Rusty and Lacie Ham sit down for one of their most personal conversations yet. Following a tough series loss to Fresno State, Lacie opens up about the emotional highs and lows of her seni...
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69 | Quick Update from Rusty – Lacie's Busy, Big Series Ahead, and More to Come!
In this brief solo update, co-host Rusty Ham checks in with listeners of Catching You to explain the temporary pause in episodes. With Lacie deep in the heart of Mountain West Conference play, balancing her role as a s...
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68 | A Father's Reflection: The Journey, Pressure & Love for the Game
In this solo episode of Catching You, host Rusty Ham takes a heartfelt and introspective dive into the emotions, challenges, and lessons learned as a softball dad, while his daughter, Lacey, prepares to pitch in her senior conference opener.
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67 | From Injury to Comeback: The Hard Truth Nobody Tells You
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 e...
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66 | From 10U Travel Ball to College Dreams: A Father-Daughter Journey
In this special episode of Catching You, Rusty and Lacie Ham welcome their first-ever father-daughter guest duo, Jason and Savannah Jones. Their journey together began on the 10U travel ball fields, and now they share the...
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65 | Epic Full Circle Stories from Mary Nutter Classic
In this episode, Rusty and Lacie recap an unforgettable weekend at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, where Lacie experienced a full-circle moment—once a young fan collecting autographs, she is now the one signing for little girls with big dre...
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64 | Bouncing Back: Mindset Shifts and Preparing for Big Games
In this episode, Rusty and Lacie recap a huge turnaround weekend for San Jose State softball as the team bounced back from a rough start to go 5-0 in the Silicon Valley Classic. They discuss the importance of offensive run support, the m...
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63 | Supporting Your Daughter in Softball: Lessons from the Dugout
Join Rusty Ham in this solo episode of 'Catching You' as he shares invaluable insights on navigating the challenges of youth and travel softball. Rusty discusses the importance of balancing competitiveness with enjoyment, especially for young a...
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62 | REPLAY Episode 24: The Inspiring STORY of Perseverance You Need to Hear
Get inspired with this solo cast episode where Lacie discuss' setting goals, mental health, friendship, training, recruitment, and persistence. Tune in for a story of perseverance that will motivate you to never give up!In this episode ...
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61 | Graduation, Growth, and the Truth About College Softball
We'll talk about graduation, growth, and the truth about college softball. Hear from players, coaches, and college life experiences in this candid discussion. You're so funny trend!!!In this episode of Catching You, Rusty and Lacie Ham ...
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