What happens when your dream school never calls—and then you end up playing against the team you committed to? 💥
In this inspiring and unfiltered episode, Rusty Ham chats with Keirstin Roose about her rollercoaster recruiting journey—from getting ghosted on September 1st, to switching travel teams, recovering from injury, navigating the transfer portal, being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, and finally landing at the University of Georgia. 🥎
💬 They talk:
Early recruiting drama (yes, 6th grade verbals!)
Dealing with rejection and disappointment
Mental health, impostor syndrome, and perseverance
The truth behind “trusting the process”
Facing off against her future team in regionals
Why she started her podcast, Like a Girl
This episode is packed with honesty, laughs, and moments every softball family can relate to.
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🎧 Listen to Keirstin's podcast: Like a Girl
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:34 Recruiting Journey and Challenges
03:49 Trusting the Process in Recruiting
05:50 Switching Teams and Finding Success
08:06 Keirstin's Diabetes Diagnosis
15:25 Emotional Rollercoaster
16:11 The Transfer Portal Journey
17:36 Navigating Recruitment Visits
23:20 Starting a Podcast: Like a Girl
28:03 Facing Georgia: A Full Circle Moment