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

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In this episode of 'Catching You,' hosts Rusty and Lacie Ham welcome Jami Lobpries, CEO of Alliance Fastpitch, to discuss the crucial role of the Player Advisory Committee (PAC) and its impact on student-athletes' mental health and identity beyond sports.
The episode also covers the significance of qualification processes in tournaments, the emotional transitions in college sports, and the effects of recruiting, transfer portals, and AI on athletics.
Join in as they reminisce about meaningful softball memories, the importance of creating memorable championship atmospheres, and how travel ball shapes young athletes. Tune in for a heartfelt and insightful exploration of sports and mental well-being.
Watch the USA Elite Select 12U World Championships: https://youtu.be/JbOzrbPuR_E?si=IigwLP23Gb72KKFT
Georgia Impact:
McKenzie Redoutey, LSU
Grace Connelly, Georgia Tech
Cassie Boatright, Truett McConnell
Madison Dobbies, Georgia Tech
Sarah Currie, Jacksonville State
Heley Cummings, Southern Arkansas
OCBB:
Korby Otis, Florida
Dez Martinez, Pitt
Tatianna Roman, Iowa
Lacie Ham, San Jose State
Marissa Rubio, Utah Tech
Hanna Coor, Oklahoma
Alexis Guevara, Harvard
Genesis Johnson, UC Riverside
Bella Garcia, La Verne
Emily Lapena, Cal State San Bernardino

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