Charles interviews Grayson Radcliffe about her new role as an assistant coach at Duke Softball, reflecting on a packed AUSL crowd in Durham and the sport’s rapid growth in North Carolina’s Triangle. Grayson discusses why softball draws so many young fans, emphasizing the “see her, be her” effect and expanded collegiate and professional opportunities.

She explains what brought her from NC State to Duke, including staying close to family and the chance to learn from head coach Marissa Young, whom she praises for character, personal investment, and winning culture. Grayson also highlights the influence of coach Shonda Stanton on her coaching philosophy, compares college and pro/AU environments, shares that she’s currently focused on coaching rather than playing, and outlines goals at Duke: winning the ACC, developing confident athletes, and elevating defense and aggressive, smart base running.

00:00 Welcome and Game Night

00:41 Durham Crowd Energy

01:41 Triangle Softball Boom

03:27 Why Youth Loves Softball

05:15 Why She Chose Duke

06:16 Inside Duke Program Culture

07:54 Learning From Coach Young

10:09 Coach Stanton Influence

13:15 College vs Pro Softball

15:32 Playing Career Next Steps

16:58 Softball Growth and Respect

21:47 Goals for First Duke Season

24:05 Defense and Baserunning Edge

26:23 Poker Chips Baserunning Mindset

29:39 Wrap Up and Thanks

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