This week Piv, Head Softball Coach, and Kait, standout 5th year senior, give listeners a rundown of the softball program here at USF. Piv talks about how much she values relationships with her players, and why it is so important to care about them outside of the game. Piv and Kait discuss in depth how the team’s emphasis on mental health has positively impacted their players, both on and off the field. “If our mental health isn’t good” Piv shared, “it’s not different than if our physical health isn’t good.” Kait talks about her time on the USF softball team, why she chose to take her 5th year, and the impact she hopes to leave on the team. Both of them give an overview of what competition is like in the NSIC, the games they have already played, and the games that they are looking forward to in the remainder of their season. Listen to this week's episode to hear more about how Piv and Kait have laid the foundation for USF’s softball program.
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - Why Piv and Kait are at USF
04:41- Addition of Assistant Coach Madie Brink
05:44 - Student athlete experience
06:55 - Mental Health
13:40- 2022 season recap
21:25 Standout players
28:09 Big games (future & past)
36:53 What makes USF softball special
39:19 Wrap-up
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