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How I Made the Leap from Athlete to Coach
Catching You PodcastJuly 09, 202400:33:03

How I Made the Leap from Athlete to Coach

Welcome back to Catching You! Join cohost Rusty Ham and his daughter Lacie Ham as they chat with Dr. Megan Matthews-Buning. Dive deep into Megan's softball journey, coaching at Florida State University, and the evolution of athlete recruitment. Megan shares her experiences from Little League to pitching for the University of South Carolina, and later, coaching in professional softball.

Explore the challenges and triumphs of her career, impactful moments that led her to the field of sports psychology, and her insights on the stigma surrounding mental health in athletics. This episode is packed with inspiring stories and valuable advice for aspiring athletes and coaches.

00:00 Introduction
01:54 nterview with Dr. Megan Matthews Buning
03:03 Megan's Coaching Career
04:12 Megan's Softball Beginnings
06:29 Recruitment and College Experience
09:20 Playing for South Carolina
11:32 Post-College and Professional Career
21:37 Mental Health and Sports Psychology
32:49 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser
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