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Laura welcomes three-time National Player of the Year, four-time All-American, and two-time Olympic medalist in softball, Cat Osterman, to the podcast today. Cat is an incredibly successful, multiple record-holding pitcher who is now an Assistant Coach at Texas State, and is coming out of retirement to play for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics next year now that softball has been reinstated.

In this episode, Cat describes her start in softball, her journey to becoming a star at the University of Texas, and her experiences at both the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. She also shares her standout collegiate career moment, the difference between pro and college ball, and softball\u2019s fluctuating status with the Olympics. Her coaching career, her return to softball, and how she and her team are handling these unusual times are also explored, and she offers some sage advice for up and coming athletes when dealing with adversity such as this pandemic. Cat Osterman is an elite athlete possessing a vast amount of knowledge, skill, and insight regarding both sport and life in general, and you will be educated, informed, and inspired as you listen in on this conversation today.

Episode Highlights:

Cat\u2019s start in softball and her journey to the University of Texas\nCat\u2019s road to the Olympics and her advice for others doing the same\nHer first Olympic Games adventure in 2004\nCat\u2019s standout moment from her collegiate career\nThe difference between pro and college ball\nHer second Olympics in 2008\nSoftball\u2019s changing status with the Olympic Games\nThe coaching/playing relationship\nCat\u2019s situation when the pandemic struck and how she and her team are navigating it\nHer advice to young athletes handling adversity

Quotes:

\u201cThat 2004 group was a special group, how we kind of gelled and worked together.\u201d

\u201cWhen we\u2019re immersed in this sport and it\u2019s what you love to do\u2026you almost do anything to make sure it happens.\u201d

\u201cKeep your eye on your goal, and remember to do your part towards that goal.\u201d

\u201cWith team\u2026you also love bronze, because you\u2019re winning the bronze, whereas a silver, you\u2019re losing the gold.\u201d

\u201cEverything we preach to our kids, we have to remember it applies to ourselves as well.\u201d

\u201cIn just being a teammate and communication-wise, I think coaching has helped me be a better player more than playing has helped me be a better coach again.\u201d

\u201cControl what you can control.\u201d\nLinks:\nThe Pursuit of Gold homepage: http://thepursuitofgold.com/

Cat\u2019s homepage: https://www.catosterman.com/

Cat\u2019s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catosterman/