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.
This episode is a message to all parents—especially softball dads—on how to navigate the highs and lows of their daughter's journey in competitive sports. Rusty shares:
✅ The struggles of balancing support & pressure
✅ The importance of stepping back & letting them enjoy the game
✅ Lessons from Lacey’s journey, from being a top-ranked pitcher in 12U to finding her college home
✅ Why realistic expectations, positivity, and perspective matter
✅ How to handle post-game conversations & the stress of competition
With candid reflections and powerful advice, Rusty reminds parents to cherish the moments, because before you know it—it’s over in a blink.
💙 “Lacie, if you hear this, I love you.” 💙
🎧 Tune in to hear the raw truth about parenting a competitive athlete & how to make the most of this fleeting journey.
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