About The Car Ride Home with the 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!
The Growth of 10u & 12u Tournament Experiences | Chad Stears & Diamond Legacy Events
In this episode of The Car Ride Home, Jami Lobpries sits down with Diamond Legacy Events owner and longtime college umpire Chad Steers to talk about his journey in softball, creating better tournament experiences, the growth of younger age divisions and the new Diamond Legacy partnership with Alliance Fastpitch.Chad shares why quality officiating, communication and athlete experience matter, what led him to partner with the Alliance, and why he believes single-age divisions like 11U are an important part of the future of youth softball.Plus, hear what teams can expect from the new Diamond Legacy Champions Cup pathway and Final.
Key topics discussed:
Chad Stears' background and legacy
The importance of experience in youth tournaments
The new Champions Cup series and its impact
The role of single age divisions in youth softball
Innovative tournament formats and game length
The significance of creating memorable youth sports experiences
The partnership between Diamond Legacy and Alliance Fast Pitch
The influence of family and mentorship in sports
The development of young athletes and recruitment pathways
The strategic location and community impact of tournaments
30 Jan 2026
The Standard is the Standard: The Family Story behind Impact Gold with Jazz Jackson Vesely
In this episode of The Car Ride Home Podcast, host Jami Lobpries sits down with Jazz Jackson Vesely—President of Impact Gold, former LSU standout, and one of the most influential leaders in youth fastpitch—to talk about the moments that shaped her journey from player to program leader. Impact Gold, led by Jazz, is a two-time Club Champion with the Alliance Fastpitch (2025, 2023 seasons) and has produced numerous college and professional players from their program. Jazz opens up about growing up with a hard-driving softball dad (bucket dad), reliving hour-long car rides breaking down one missed play, and how those moments shaped her standards, resilience, and leadership style. She shares what she’s learned running one of the nation’s top youth softball organizations, why and how recruiting has changed, and her decision to coach at the 16u age division."The standard is the standard." Jazz tells the story of her dad KC (head coach of the Impact Gold 18u Jackson) driving all night to sit in on her college practice after her college coach said she wasn’t focused.This conversation is a must-listen for:Softball dads coaching their daughtersYouth athlete moms navigating pressure & expectationsParents confused by the recruiting processAnyone raising confident girls through sportsImpact Gold is one of the longest tenured travel softball organizations and led by one of the few female club directors with Jazz. This episode is a great story about growing up in Texas as a youth player and growing into a female business leader leading at the highest level—this episode is about doing youth sports the right way and remembering that sometimes the most important coaching happens after the game is over.
14 Nov 2025
Dear Travel Ball Parents: A Pep Talk from CJ Beatty in the Car Ride Home
Join the car ride home with CJ Beatty — The Baseball & Softball Motivator, former college and professional athlete, music artist, and proud girl dad — for a powerful, heart-driven ride on this episode of The Car Ride Home Podcast. Hosted by Jami Lobpries, this conversation dives deep into what fuels today’s youth athletes — from confidence-building and family connection to the mindset that turns players into leaders -- and speaks to the hearts of parents wanting to support their young athlete. Hear CJ’s journey from the minor leagues to motivational stages and concert arenas as he shares how his mission evolved from baseball fields to empowering young female athletes in softball through his brand TSM (The Softball Motivator) and viral walkout anthems like “Row My Boat” and “Dem Catchers.”Parents, coaches, and athletes alike will be inspired by topics like:💪 How car rides home can shape character and confidence.👧 The power of girl dads and lessons on raising strong, grounded daughters.🎶 The story behind “Row My Boat” — the No.1 softball walkout song — and how CJ uses music to build mindset.⚾ Why he left baseball to champion softball and what that means for the next generation of players.🧠 Real talk on motivation, social media, NIL, and how to help your athlete “walk the road less traveled.”Whether you’re a travel ball mom, softball dad, or youth athlete chasing big dreams, this episode will leave you fired up for your next tournament weekend — and every car ride home after.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
11 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100
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