Season 1

30 |Sam Banister-Collaro Inspiring Journey: From Small Town Dreams to National Champs (Part 1)

30 |Sam Banister-Collaro Inspiring Journey: From Small Town Dreams to National Champs (Part 1)

Send us a text In this first part of a two-part interview, join co-hosts Rusty Ham and Lacie as they sit down with Sam Banister, a two-time national champion with the University of Arizona. Sam shares her journey from growing up in Petaluma, California, to becoming a standout player in travel softba...

29 | Delaney Spaulding on Mental Health and Overcoming Adversity at UCLA

29 | Delaney Spaulding on Mental Health and Overcoming Adversity at UCLA

Send us a text In this episode of 'Catching You,' co-host Rusty Ham and his daughter Lacie are joined by special guest Delaney Spaulding. The conversation delves into Delaney's journey through UCLA, focusing on mental health challenges, athletic pressures, and the importance of strong support system...

28 | Olympian Delaney Spaulding: From Softball Beginnings to UCLA and Beyond

28 | Olympian Delaney Spaulding: From Softball Beginnings to UCLA and Beyond

Send us a text Join Rusty Ham and his daughter Lacie in this episode of 'Catching You' as they welcome special guest Delaney Spaulding. Delaney shares her journey from growing up in Rancho Cucamonga and playing softball in her childhood to becoming an Olympian and playing for UCLA. The conversation ...

26 | Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Dreams

26 | Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Dreams

Send us a text In this heartwarming and inspirational episode, co-hosts Rusty Ham and his daughter Lacie reflect on Lacie's challenging journey in her softball career, which was marked by injuries, setbacks, and the global pandemic. Despite the numerous obstacles, Lacie's determination and resilienc...

23 | Paige Tonz: Girl Athlete Confidence Coach

23 | Paige Tonz: Girl Athlete Confidence Coach

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the importance of mindset in both sports and entrepreneurship, featuring Paige Tonz, who shares her experiences from growing up in the softball arena to embracing motherhood and adapting to social media changes. The conversation highlights the guest's jou...

22 | Part 2 With Fundamental Fastpitch The Podcast

22 | Part 2 With Fundamental Fastpitch The Podcast

Send us a text This podcast episode, co-hosted by Rusty from Catching You, delves into the multifaceted experience of youth sports from the perspective of a parent and coach, exploring the challenges and rewards of nurturing a child's athletic journey. The conversation covers early sports involvemen...

21 | Part 1 With Fundamental Fastpitch The Podcast

21 | Part 1 With Fundamental Fastpitch The Podcast

Send us a text This episode features a special conversation with Rusty and Lacie Ham from the Catching You podcast on the Fundamental Fastpitch Podcast. They delve into the experiences of coaching one's child, transitioning from high school to college sports, and the mental aspects of competitive at...

20 | Catching You: A Father-Daughter Podcast Journey

20 | Catching You: A Father-Daughter Podcast Journey

Send us a text This episode features a father discussing the importance and personal reasons behind starting a podcast with his daughter, Lacie. He highlights the rarity of father-daughter podcasts and shares their motivation for entering the podcasting world together. The father touches on his expe...

19 | How Does a Coach Balance Discipline and Passion? Insights from Tim Raposa

19 | How Does a Coach Balance Discipline and Passion? Insights from Tim Raposa

Send us a text Summary Tim Raposa shares his background in baseball and softball, discussing how he got involved in coaching both sports. He reflects on his coaching style and how it has evolved over the years, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the changing times and the needs of the players...

18 | Where Do Humility, Hunger, and Intelligence Fit in the World?

18 | Where Do Humility, Hunger, and Intelligence Fit in the World?

Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Rusty and Lacie Ham discuss Lacie's experience in college softball and the challenges she faces. They talk about the demands of college softball and the transition from high school to college. Lacie also opens up about dealing with fear and PTSD after bei...