Supporting your daughter through her softball journey means more than rides to the softball fields. Jess and Heather go over a list of open-ended questions to ask you daughter that will give you some insight to how she is feeling about the game, herself, and her experience on the field. These conversations may seem daunting at first, but they are worth it!

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38 : Know Your Players - Building Relationships

42 : Why Do You Play Softball?

60 : Having Realistic Expectations

92 : Setting Goals

102 : Respecting Young Athletes

Heather interviews her daughter, Cora, on the way home from practice. We talk about Cora’s favorite parts of hitting, why she enjoys catching, and her impressions of Mike and Jess. Cora gets the chance to ask Heather a few questions, too.

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20 : The Ride Home

54 : What is a Catcher’s Job?

97 : Taking a Pitch vs Attacking the First Pitch

110 : Creating Connections Series - Parents

Evaluating whether league softball or select softball is right for your athlete and family can be a tough exercise.  Jess and Heather talk about the pros and cons of league and select softball from 6u through 12u+.

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2 : What Do We Get Out of League Ball?

15 : The Competitive Softball Journey

87 : A Better Little League Experience

90 : Classifying Select Teams

Welcome Rusty and Lacie Ham from the Catching You Podcast! On this special guest episode, we talk about Lacie’s college experience thus far, how she got there, and the support her Dad provided her along the way.  Rusty gives Heather and Jess some advice as he looks back to when Lacie was our daughters’ ages.  We learn about why mental health is a priority for Lacie and how she’s preparing herself for life after softball.  Rusty gets our thoughts on what makes a smart softball parent.

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20 : The Ride Home

60 : Having Realistic Expectations

105: Coaching Your Daughter - Part 1

106 : Coaching Your Daughter - Part 2

110 : Creating Connections Series - Parents

The strike zone and the umpire’s strike zone are not always the same.  Jess and Heather talk about how to adjust your offensive and defensive strategies when the umpire has a tight zone, generous zone, and an inconsistent zone.  

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47 : Strike Zone Early vs Late in an at Bat

61 : Wanting to Hit vs Hoping to Walk

81 : Preparing for an At Bat

95 : Hit By Pitch

97 : Taking a Pitch vs Attacking the First Pitch

The game of softball undergoes a lot of changes as teams age up from 10u to 12u.  The game itself speeds up, players make more advanced defensive plays, and batters are growing into themselves.  Add to all that the fact that 11 and 12 year old girls are experiencing a lot of change and growth in their personal lives, and you have a recipe for excitement on the field. 

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10 : Baserunning 101 - Part 1

11 : Baserunning 101 - Part 2

27 : Timing and Adjustments

37 : Tryout Season - Parents

97 : Taking a Pitch vs Attacking the First Pitch

Between the gear, practicing at home, and practice and games, getting your kid into the game of softball can be overwhelming.  Jess and Heather cover must have equipment, some pointers for what to expect at games and practices, and how to help your player at home.

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3 : How to Watch Softball

15 : The Competitive Softball Journey

20 : The Ride Home

60 : Having Realistic Expectations

The most notable difference between 8u and 10u softball is the introduction of player pitchers.  With that change comes a big jump in the way the game is played from top to bottom. Catchers now play an important role, batters face less dependable pitching, and smart & aggressive baserunning can change the course of a game. 

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12 : “Eyes on the Ball”

14 : Dropped Third Strike

54 : What is a Catcher’s Job?

95 : Hit By Pitch

How parents interact with players, coaches, and other parents can make a big impact on how enjoyable a weekend at the field is. Parents should prioritize their relationship with their player, use a collaborative approach with coaches, and be supportive of other parents. 

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20 : The Ride Home

32 : Comparing Your Kid to Their Teammates

60 : Having Realistic Expectations

Aging out of one division into the next comes with some rule changes, size differences, and some changes in skill level. Jess and Mike discuss some things to consider when making the jump from 6u to 8u.

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