In this history-driven episode of the Car Ride Home Podcast, host Jami Lobpries sits down with Tony Rico, the visionary President of the Firecrackers Softball organization, for an unfiltered deep dive into the heart of youth travel sports from then to now.   Episode Highlights: An insider’s perspective on the evolution of travel softball Candid…

In this episode of the Car Ride Home podcast, host Jami Lobpries sits down with Brandon Guyer, a former Major League Baseball player and the founder of Major League Mindset. Join us as we delve into the critical role of mental strength training for youth athletes and their parents. Brandon shares insights from his journey…

Join us as we sit down with three-time All-American pitcher and former USA National Team member, Dana Sorensen. Dana shares her incredible journey from Stanford to her work today as the founder of Sorensen Elite, where she coaches the next generation of athletes. Dana offers fascinating insights into why softball pitching is unlike any other…

In this special “National Champions Edition” of The Car Ride Home Podcast, host Jami Lobpries is joined by Scott Smith, head coach of the Texas Bombers 18U, to dive deep into their historic run at the Alliance Fastpitch Championship Series (AFCS). Fresh off their 18U national championship victory, Scott shares behind-the-scenes insights into the team’s…

Chef Megan shares her recipe for success in this latest edition of The Car Ride Home. Megan Grant, a standout player for UCLA softball, boasts an impressive list of accolades including two-time Pac-12 First Team selection, two-time All-Region honoree, 2023 All-American, Top 10 Finalist for National Freshman of the Year, and member of Team USA…

Teagan Kavan, a standout pitcher for the University of Texas, had an impressive freshman season, earning accolades such as Big 12 Freshman of the Year, Top 10 finalist for National Freshman of the Year, and a spot on the Women’s College World Series All-Tournament Team. In this insightful conversation, Teagan reflects on her journey from…

In this episode, we sit down with Eileen Canney Linehan, former Northwestern All-American pitcher and professional player in both Japan and the NPF. Eileen shares her personal journey with the yips. Now, as the founder of ECL Consulting, she helps athletes overcome performance anxiety and mental blocks. Eileen discusses her struggles and triumphs, emphasizing the…

Dena Tyson-Slye, three-time Women’s College World Series participant and All-American at the University of Washington, as well as a successful coach within the Corona Angels organization, shares her insights on softball, personal growth, and leaving a positive legacy.Dena opens up about her own struggles as a college player and how vulnerability has shaped her coaching…

Ali Newland, LSU senior outfielder and catcher, SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year, and outfielder extradordinaire, dives into this episode of The Car Ride Home. In this wide-ranging conversation, Ali shares insights from her softball journey and discusses the importance of serving others and leaving a positive legacy. Ali jumps into her experience playing travel…

In possibly the funniest episode yet of The Car Ride Home, host Jami Lobpries engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Sam Fischer and Haylie McCleney. The conversation delves into the challenges and triumphs of pursuing a career in professional softball, with Sam and Haylie sharing their experiences and insights on the importance of adaptability, personal…