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A podcast where a father and daughter discuss softball and intertwine it with life lessons that are both informative and heartwarming. They share their experiences, insights, challenges, and triumphs, not only in the realm of softball but also in navigating life's ups and downs.
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College Softball Misconceptions (opens the original)
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In this episode we tackle some of the biggest fallacies we hear from high school athletes and parents. From recruiting and playing college sports to what coaches are really looking for, the pressure to specialize, and the belief that there’s only path to success—we break down the myths and talk about what actually matters. Sometimes the things we believe about the game can create unnecessary pressure, unrealistic expectations, or missed opportunities. Our goal is to challenge those assumptions,
Sam Demma (opens the original)
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The greatest project you’ll ever work on is you! In this episode, we sit down with author, speaker, and passionate advocate for helping others live their best lives, Sam Demma. We dive into some powerful ideas that apply far beyond sports—including discipline, positive intent, perspective, taking chances, and embracing failure. Sam shares why discipline creates freedom, how assuming positive intent can change the way we approach people and situations, and why we should stop waiting to go after t
Convos - Low Risk. High Reward. (opens the original)
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In this episode, we talk about why starting random conversations is such a low-risk, high-reward move. What’s the worst that can happen? Maybe nothing. But what if that five-minute conversation changes your direction, introduces you to someone, or opens a door you never knew existed, leading to a new idea, opportunity, connection, or perspective. You don’t have to have a plan for every interaction. Sometimes you just need to be willing to talk, listen, and see where the conversation goes. Random
Living the Dream......How So? (opens the original)
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“Living the dream” is something we often say sarcastically when life isn’t going exactly how we want it to. But on this episode of the Game of Life Podcast , we ask a different question: How so? Are you actually building the life you want—or are you just going through the motions? We talk about taking ownership, making intentional choices, embracing discomfort, and putting in the work to create the future you say you want. And here’s the reality: there will always be a next hard thing. A new cha
Trying too hard.......let it go. (opens the original)
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Sometimes the tightest grip is what's holding everyone back. In this episode, Alli and Paul dig into a pattern they see constantly in youth sports: athletes, parents, and coaches trying so hard to control the outcome that they end up getting in their own way. They break down why more effort isn't always the answer — and why trust, perspective, and a little loosened control often produce better results than pushing harder ever could. Whether you're a player fighting a slump, a parent trying not t
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