Inside the Podcast Shaping the Future of Softball
Extra Inning Softball’s Voices From the Field podcast keeps raising the bar—bringing real conversations, expert insights, and honest stories that hit home for players, coaches, and parents. In the latest slate of episodes, listeners got everything from hot takes on team culture to the science behind elite-level hitting.
Quick Access to Complete Interviews
➡️ The Truth About Team Culture: Listen HERE
➡️ Coaching the Mental Game with Joe Walker: View HERE
➡️ Real Talk for Softball Families: Listen HERE
➡️ Inside the Brain with Jordan Muraskin: Tune in HERE
If you missed it, here’s your chance to catch up on four powerful episodes that stirred the pot and sparked big conversations.
Ep 21: The Truth About Team Culture
Listen Now: Hot Topics – Ep 21
Hosts Carie Dever-Boaz and Katie Lively don’t hold back in this episode as they tackle team captains, seniority, culture, and the dreaded “daddy ball” dynamic. With raw honesty and years of experience, they pull the curtain back on what really happens in dugouts and behind closed doors.
Whether you’re a coach trying to lead with purpose or a parent trying to understand team dynamics, this episode delivers the truth softball families need to hear.
Ep 22: Coaching the Mental Game with Joe Walker
Listen Now: Joe Walker – Ep 22
Joe Walker—mental health counselor, 14U Stars National Walker head coach, and former lawyer—brings a fresh and needed perspective. He dives into the psychology of performance, teaching how athletes can handle adversity, process failure, and build confidence from the inside out.
Coaches and parents will especially appreciate Joe’s tools for supporting athletes emotionally, developing growth mindsets, and balancing accountability with empathy. This episode is a must-listen for those looking to coach the whole athlete, not just the game.
Ep 23: Real Talk for Softball Families
Listen Now: Parent Playbook – Ep 23
From late-night drives to post-game tears, parenting a softball athlete is a unique challenge. Carie and Katie get personal about their own journeys, addressing financial pressure, emotional burnout, and the fine line between encouragement and over-coaching.
They also answer the big questions: What should you say to your athlete after a rough game? How do you navigate tough coaching styles? This heartfelt episode is packed with laughs, lessons, and realistic advice for families walking the travel ball tightrope.
Ep 24: Inside the Brain with Jordan Muraskin
Listen Now: Jordan Muraskin – Ep 24
What’s really going on in a hitter’s brain? Jordan Muraskin, Ph.D., founder of deCervo and creator of UHit, joins the podcast to explain the neuroscience of decision-making in the box. With over 17 years in brain imaging and real-time feedback research, he breaks down the science of pitch recognition, timing, and how training the brain enhances game-day performance.
If you’re a player looking to gain an edge or a coach looking to evolve your approach, this episode is a game-changer.
Looking Ahead: More Voices, More Vision
Each Voices From the Field episode continues to prove one thing: the future of softball is being shaped by those willing to speak the truth, elevate others, and challenge the norm. From mental health to hitting mechanics, from the stands to the circle—this podcast is for everyone who loves the game.
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