by Alliance Fastpitch
Jami Lobpries, Alliance Fastpitch CEO, interviews the best minds and brands and storytellers in fastpitch softball. In each episode, we ask these industry leaders to reveal deep, intimate moments of success and failure, to share stories of their journeys, and to provide real takeaways for others looking to learn. The Car Ride Home with the Alliance Fastpitch is a master-class on leadership, storytelling, and community building. New episodes every Friday for free!
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April 30, 2025
<p>Car Ride Home Podcast: How Ryan Taylor Built a National Softball Powerhouse in the MidwestIn this episode, we sit down with Ryan Taylor, founder of Aces Fastpitch, who shares how he transformed a single softball team into a nationally recognized organization. From his wrestling background to coaching philosophy, Ryan reveals the development strategies that elevated midwestern athletes to compete with coastal powerhouses.You'll discover:The critical "car ride home" conversation every sports parent needs to masterWhy practice culture trumps game experience in athlete developmentHow wrestling principles shaped his coaching approachThe secret to building organizational culture that retains top talentBehind-the-scenes insights from the Alliance All-Star selection committeeWhether you're a coach looking to build a program, a parent of a young athlete, or simply fascinated by sports development, Ryan's journey from giving batting lessons to winning at Boulder shows how dedication to fundamentals and "embracing the suck" creates champions.Join us as we explore topics like women in sport leadership, the business of youth sports, and the grit it takes to grow opportunities for athletes everywhere. From redefining self-talk to growing the pie for everyone, Jami’s insights will inspire anyone passionate about sports and leadership. Buckle up for an unforgettable ride!#YouthSportsBusiness #WomenInSports #AllianceFastpitch #LeadershipJourney</p>
April 7, 2025
<p>Ever wondered what it takes to lead a movement that transforms the world of youth sports? In this special episode of Car Ride Home, we flip the script and interview our usual host, Jami Lobpries, CEO of Alliance Fastpitch. Jami shares her inspiring journey from athlete to leader, diving deep into the challenges and triumphs of building a thriving community in fastpitch softball.</p><p>Join us as we explore topics like women in sport leadership, the business of youth sports, and the grit it takes to grow opportunities for athletes everywhere. From redefining self-talk to growing the pie for everyone, Jami’s insights about following your passions in business will inspire anyone passionate about sports and leadership. Buckle up for an unforgettable ride!</p>
March 27, 2025
<p>In this special Women’s History Month episode of the Car Ride Home Podcast, host Jami Lobpries sits down with Jill Crawford Higdon—former collegiate softball star, co-founder of Connect Sports and Fury Platinum, and a trailblazer in women’s sports leadership. Jill shares her inspiring journey from a local athlete in Louisiana to entrepreneur, detailing how she broke barriers in the male-dominated sports industry and blazed her own trail. Join us as we explore her evolution as a businesswoman, her impact on youth sports, and her vision for empowering the next generation of female leaders. Celebrate Women’s History Month with us by tuning into this empowering conversation about resilience, leadership, and the power of women in sports and business!</p>
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