Best Fastpitch Softball Podcasts (2024)

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Driving pitch counts up in softball is a marginal strategy 5:41

15d ago5:41

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Working the count and getting the pitch counts up is a strategy that works for baseball, but it isn't the same in softball. Support the Show.By Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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How Mexican American fastpitch softball xxx San Antonio and beyond 31:10

22d ago31:10

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The sport of fastpitch softball has brought Mexican American communities from across the U.S. together since the 1930s. Author Ben Chappell and Ruben Rios Jr., a local member of the San Antonio Glowworm Athletic Club, speak about the game's impact and legacy.By Norma Martinez, Marian Navarro

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Travel Ball Player Rankings 7:41

9h ago7:41

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There is no way that rankings of travel ball players can be accurate. Too many teams and too many tournaments for anyone to know. Support the Show.By Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Fronteras: ‘The real birth certificate of San Antonio’ — Archaeologist uses mission records to explore the early days of San Antonio 31:40

1h ago31:40

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Jorge Luis García Ruiz translated the baptismal, marriage, and burial records of the Mission San Antonio de Valero — now known as the Alamo — and published them in three volumes. He discusses the history of the mission and what can be gained from the records.By Norma Martinez, Marian Navarro

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Stay to play showcases 6:57

11h ago6:57

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Showcases or tournaments that require you to use specific lodging can create a serious problem with your families. If you are contemplating one of these events, you need to have serious conversations with the parents on your team. You have to know your families well enough to know that it won't be a problem for every family. Some want to attend, bu…

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Meditation, Vulnerability, and Change with Sona Halajian 50:53

4h ago50:53

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Get ready for an exciting episode of Softball Speakeasy as we chat with the amazing Sona Halajian! 🎙️✨ Sona, a two-way player, shines on the field with her journey from Cal Berkeley to UCF. In this episode, we cover: 🔸 Week 4 Recap: Texas Monarch's season in the WPF league 🥎 🔸 Mental Health: Being vulnerable about our struggles 🧠💬 🔸 Meditation: Our…

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046: Routines of an Olympian with Ali Aguilar 29:04

3h ago29:04

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This week, we are re-airing a guest speaker zoom call with University of Washington Alum Ali Aguilar. Ali is a professional softball player with the USSSA Pride and a silver medalist with Team USA. Learn how early experiences in travel ball and the pressures of recruitment shaped her path, culminating in a mindset shift that propelled her to the 20…

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Satellite fields in showcases are a problem 6:52

22h ago6:52

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When we go to a showcase, we don't know if we are going to be scheduled to play at a satellite field. Sometimes these fields are some distance from the primary sites. When this happens it makes it more difficult for college coaches to see the players that they want to see. Players and coaches have to be prepared when this happens to figure out not …

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‘It’s part of the DNA of Texas’ — A deep dive into Asian American influence on South Texas cuisine 21:30

1d ago21:30

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Three San Antonio chefs and a local historian came together to explore and highlight Asian American cuisine as part of a Great SA panel discussion in May, hosted by Texas Public Radio.By Norma Martinez, Marian Navarro

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Picking up players should be for a specific reason 6:37

3d ago6:37

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Relying on pick-up players to field a team is a sign of weakness and a problem with the basics of the team. Picking up a pitcher can make sense if we are down one. Using a pickup player as a means of trying out one, is a good strategy. Support the Show.By Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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045: Raise Your Kids to Be Okay With People Not Liking Them with Amber Brueseke 38:55

3d ago38:55

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On this week's episode, we are sharing a conversation I had on another podcast, Biceps After Babies Radio with host Amber Brueseke. Amber is a registered nurse, personal trainer, Macros Coach and mom of 4. In our conversation we discuss how we can raise children with high confidence and why that matters. Episode Highlights Where confidence comes fr…

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Pitching staffs vs. a pitching ace 7:05

12d ago7:05

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The idea of a pitching staff vs. a pitching ace. You need to have a strategy on how and when to use that staff to have the best chances of winning at the end. You can't rely on just a pitching ace. Support the Show.By Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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CineFestival enters its 45th year of highlighting the Latino experience on the big screen 22:53

8d ago22:53

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A preview of CineFestival, the original and longest running Latino film festival in the U.S., taking place July 11-14 in San Antonio.By Norma Martinez, Marian Navarro

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044: Marathon Mindset and Applying Mental Skills Beyond Sports with Carly Musser 50:54

10d ago50:54

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Today on the Podcast I got to interview Carley Musser who is a mental performance coach inside Fearless Warriors. Carley went to WVU, where she studied sport and exercise psychology. She then went on to earn her Master's Degree in sport, exercise, and performance psychology from Barry University. She has her own practice, CM Mental Performance, and…

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The Georgia Softball GOAT a.k.a THE Jayda Kearney 25:40

10d ago25:40

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🎙️ Softball Speakeasy Podcast Episode: Featuring Jayda Kearney 🥎 In this week's episode of the Softball Speakeasy podcast, we're joined by the amazing Jayda Kearney! 🌟 👑 Texas Monarchs Update: We dive into the exciting highlights from the second week of the Texas Monarchs season. 🥎 Pro Ball Insights: Jayda shares her experiences and reflections on …

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Called third strikes is a wasted opportunity 7:44

16d ago7:44

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When we focus on walks and getting the pitch counts up, be ready and don't take a called third strikes. Support the Show.By Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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‘These stories are part of our collective identity’ — Socorro’s Rio Vista Farm is a time capsule to bracero history 31:24

15d ago31:24

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Almost 900,000 workers passed through Rio Vista as part of the Bracero Program. Fronteras talks to two individuals who have fought to keep this important chapter of history from being forgotten.By Norma Martinez, Marian Navarro

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Analytics and hitting, don't let that lead to not being ready to hit 6:39

18d ago6:39

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Using analytics is very helpful for our game, but we are seeing a trend with hitters trying to work the count. This results in them not being ready to hit the ball no matter what the count. They are missing some great pitches to hit. Support the Show.By Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Season 2 Premiere: ProBall Life - From Good Times to New Beginnings with Brylie St Clair 33:47

17d ago33:47

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Presented by THE SOFTBALL SANCTUARY!! Use code SPEAKEASY for 10% off all programs and products at TheSoftballSanctuary.com 🎙️ Softball Speakeasy: Season 2 Premiere Join hosts Kelly and special guest Brylie St Clair, Mississippi State alumna and social media influencer, in our exciting Season 2 kickoff! In this episode, despite Raine’s absence, Kell…

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043: Finding Purpose After a Career-Ending Injury with Kelsey O'Connor 54:10

19d ago54:10

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Kelsey O'Connor is a motivational speaker, former D1 student athlete and a recent social work graduate from North Carolina state university. After recovering from a head injury that abruptly ended her athletic career. Kelsey graduated and delivered a commencement speech that went viral on Tik Tok and Facebook with over 30 million views across platf…

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Re-evaluate your players on a continuing basis 11:04

23d ago11:04

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Sometimes we form an opinion of a player and keep it over time. Players develop and change as well as their mental game. The game changes, it keeps getting faster. Therefore we need to evaluate all players and what they are contributing on a continuing basis. They may not be performing at the level of our opinion or they would help the team in a di…

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Pitching time and recruiting / 3 Costs of Leadership by Kirby Smart / Trend of coaches leaving the sport / Behavior and recruiting 41:38

24d ago41:38

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This week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: My daughter is on a successful team with several pitchers. She is at recruiting age, should she change teams so that she gets more pitching time? (@12:34) 3 Costs of Leadership by Kirby Smart, Georgia's football coach (@19:18) Trend in college coaches leaving the sport (@27:38) Recruiting tip abo…

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Are some players using the portal as an exit strategy 9:18

1M ago9:18

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We discuss the possibility that a player who really wants to quit softball, might enter the portal as a way of stop playing without having to say I quit. Support the Show.By Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Fronteras: 'La Flaca Calaca' — Daughter uses one-woman show to honor her mother and heal intergenerational trauma 33:15

29d ago33:15

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San Antonio educator and writer Georgette María Messa explores the story of her mother's trauma growing up on the El Paso-Juarez border. Messa talks about the production and her own journey to understanding and healing.By Norma Martinez, Marian Navarro

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Response to failure / End of college wrap up / Keep fun in fundamentals / Value of outfielders 53:59

1M ago53:59

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This week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Family asks for suggestion of where to locate (@11:56) Paige's Power Play: Response to failure determines out success (@18:46) End of college season wrap up (@21:25) Keeping the fun in fundamentals (@42:52) Value of outfielders (@48:30) Support the Show.…

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042: From College Triumphs to Olympic Challenges with Dejah Mulipola 29:16

1M ago29:16

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We were lucky enough to have Dejah Mulipola as a guest speaker for our Warriors in November of 2023, and we decided to share our conversation with her on the podcast this week! Dejah was a 2 time All-American catcher at Arizona University and currently plays professionally for the Oklahoma City Spark. She was on Team USA when they won the silver me…

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The Final Episode: Sad Endings, Big Announcements, and Is Oklahoma Really That Good? 41:14

1M ago41:14

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Presented by The Softball Sanctuary! Welcome back to Softball Speakeasy, your go-to podcast for all things softball! In this monumental season finale, hosts Kelly and Raine dive deep into some of the most exciting and emotional topics of the season, capped off with a HUGE announcement from Kelly! **In this episode:** 1. **Kelly's Grand Finale at th…

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When things go wrong there still is the next play 9:33

1M ago9:33

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We have all seen it, an error is made fielding a ball or a throw is bad and the fielders become spectators. We have to teach and practice with our players that if something goes wrong their responsibilities change. They need to see what is happening and realize that the initial play is over and that a play is going to be made at a different base an…

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‘My instrument is the orchestra’ — Colombian-born conductor discusses her career path to the podium 31:07

1M ago31:07

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Lina González-Granados — the first Latina resident conductor of the LA Opera — is making waves in the Americas and Europe. She discusses her career climb and how she hopes to expand the standard orchestral repertoire.By Norma Martinez, Marian Navarro

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Transfer Portal Stats / Respect the fields you play on / Why are teams always look for players / Optimism 47:11

1M ago47:11

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This week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Follow up to last week's question about entering the transfer portal (@13:09) Paige's Power Play: Failure Recovery Document (@18:21) Respect the fields you play on (@20:54) Why are team always looking for players? (@35:16) Action Coach Tip: Optimism (@40:25) Support the Show.…

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041: How Taryn Kern's Mental Preparation is Paying Off in the WCWS 31:04

1M ago31:04

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Our episode this week features a guest speaker interview we did in August of 2023 with Taryn Kern. Taryn was a standout freshman player for Indiana University in 2023 and helped lead her team to one of the best seasons in program history, including a deep run in the Women's College World Series. When we spoke to her, she had just transferred to Sta…

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Strategic importance of swapping runs for an out 13:06

1M ago13:06

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We have to start at the younger ages to teach players the strategic importance of swapping runs for an out. The coaches use a game from the super regionals to show the importance. They stress that we have to train the players so when it becomes important they are prepared. Support the Show.By Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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‘We don’t have to watch DACA go away’ — United We Dream helps young undocumented immigrants navigate a complex system 26:42

1M ago26:42

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The immigrant youth-led United We Dream fights for the dignity and fair treatment of the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S., including DACA recipients. Two members of the organization talk about their own journeys in their immigration status.By Norma Martinez, Marian Navarro

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Every Softball Player's Dream: GOING TO THE WCWS 27:49

2M ago27:49

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Presented by THE SOFTBALL SANCTUARY!! Use code SPEAKEASY for 10% off all programs and products at TheSoftballSanctuary.com 🎙️ Softball Speakeasy Episode 17: Duke's Historic Journey to the Women's College World Series! Welcome back to Softball Speakeasy with your hosts Kelly and Raine! This week, we’re diving deep into Duke's incredible run to their…

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Transfer Portal Advice / Interview with longtime college coach, Marty McDaniel 54:58

2M ago54:58

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This week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Can you give me some advice on my daughter entering the transfer portal? (@11:42) Interview with Marty McDaniel, long time college coach (Part 1) (@16:57) Marty McDaniel has started softball at a college, coached at the highest level and will be coaching a professional team. Interview with Marty …

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Women's College World Series Predictions 6:52

2M ago6:52

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Coach Tory gives his predictions and analysis of the WCWS games. Support the Show.By Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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040: Reflecting on the College World Series with Odicci Alexander 31:08

2M ago31:08

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With the Women's College World Series starting this weekend, we thought we would release our Guest Speaker conversation with 2021's WCWS break-out star, Odicci Alexander. Odicci is currently a professional pitcher for Athletes Unlimited. She played her college career at JMU where she lead her team to their first ever College World Series appearance…

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E17- Sam and Halo interview softball legend Cat Osterman 42:06

2M ago42:06

42:06

Cat Osterman, a retired American softball legend, graced the Base Hits and Banter podcast with her presence, engaging in riveting dialogue with hosts Sam Fischer and Haylie McCleney. With a career that resonates as a testament to her unparalleled prowess, Osterman's legacy extends far beyond the diamond. Hailing from Houston, Texas, Osterman's jour…

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It's Summer, things will change 8:44

2M ago8:44

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It is summer time or close to it. Your player's and parent's lives are going to change. School won't be dictating a schedule and your players will be involved in additional activities. The family dynamics will change. You may have player's school years ending at different times, What has been the status quo is gone. It is up to you to adapt and emb…

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Fronteras: From Latino caddies to champs: The story of the 1957 San Felipe High School golf team 29:59

2M ago29:59

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San Antonio attorney and writer Humberto Garcia chronicled the true story of the Mexican American golf team in his 2012 book, "Mustang Miracle." Humberto talks the players, his book, and the journey to the new film adaptation.By Norma Martinez, Marian Navarro

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E16- Sam and Halo interview USA Softball Athlete Aspen Boulware 26:48

2M ago26:48

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On today's episode of the Base Hits and Banter podcast, we are thrilled to host Aspen Boulware, a standout 16-year-old athlete who plays on the USA Softball National Team. Aspen's impressive achievements include being named the MVP of the 2023 U-15 WBSC World Cup, where she hit .421 with 4 home runs, 7 RBIs, and 10 runs scored, leading her team to …

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Bat Weights / Success and failure / If you celebrate everything, how do you celebrate something special / Instant replay out of control / Practice coaching 37:51

2M ago37:51

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This week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Is it okay to use a bat weight in the on-deck circle? (@10:29) Paige's Power Play: Successful athletes and failure (@13:27) If you celebrate everything, how do you celebrate something special (@15:46) Instant Replay is out of control (@23:30) Practice coaching 3rd base (@30:32) Support the Show.…

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E15- Sam and Halo Talking College Softball, Mental Health, and USA Softball News 41:04

2M ago41:04

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Welcome to the official channel for "Base Hits & Banter," the ultimate destination for softball enthusiasts! Join hosts Haylie McCleney, Olympic Silver Medalist and 3x World Champion, alongside Sam Fischer, former LMU softball standout and Team USA representative, as they dive into the world of softball like never before. From in-depth interviews w…

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[RE-RELEASE] 021: Fostering Grit and Glory at Mizzou Softball with Larissa Anderson 46:38

2M ago46:38

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Listen as Coach Anderson recounts the pivotal moments of reshaping Mizzou's softball program into a culture of accountability and #OwnIt. With the wisdom of a seasoned coach, Anderson dives into the genesis of the "Own It" mantra, a philosophy rooted in the principles of Navy SEALs leadership, and how it's been instrumental in rallying her team ami…

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Remember, play has not stopped until the umpire calls time 10:30

2M ago10:30

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This week the coaches discuss the need to teach players not to react to an umpires call and forget about what is going on in the game. We have seen it at the highest level, where a player starts protesting what they think is a bad call and the other runners keep on going. Support the Show.By Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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‘We are resilient people’ — Border Narratives Project aims to shift the perspective on binational communities 32:11

2M ago32:11

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The initative allows creatives across the country to fight back against negative border narratives by writing their own. Three of the initative's newest cohort grantees talk about how their projects more accurately depict border life, culture, and home.By Norma Martinez, Marian Navarro

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Skipping high school ball, is this a thing? / Stats about confidence / Best time of the year for softball / Summer camp season / Game plans are important 44:23

2M ago44:23

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This week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Players are skipping high school ball, is this a thing? (@15:13) Paige's Power Play: Stats about confidence in girls (@24:34) Best time of the year to watch softball (@28:07) Summer camp season. How to pick the best option. (@35:18) Action Coach Tip: Game plans are important in games and business…

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039: The Psychology of Peak Performance with Hana DeGuzman 44:18

2M ago44:18

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This week, I sit down with a member of Team Fearless, Hana DeGuzman. Hana has worn many hats with Fearless, including coach, retreat leader and social media manager. She just recently graduated from Boston University with her Masters of Education in Counseling and Sports Psychology. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Pug…

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E14- Sam and Tara Henry break down College Softball and predict potential WCWS winner! 49:52

2M ago49:52

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Join Sam Fischer and Tara Henry, General Manager of Softball America, former UCLA Bruin softball player, and college softball expert, as they dive into today's show. Sam and Tara dissect the past week's college softball schedule and game results, providing insightful analysis on standout teams across the country. From thrilling matchups to standout…

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SELECTION SNUBS, ACC Triumph, & Regional Revelations 32:05

2M ago32:05

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Presented by The Softball Sanctuary! Welcome to the Softball Speakeasy podcast, where hosts Kelly and Raine delve into the latest happenings in the world of softball, uncensored and unfiltered. In this episode, we dive deep into the highs and lows of the softball scene, from Duke's triumphant victory at the ACC Tournament Championship to the wild c…

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