Breaking Barriers and Redefining Norms: A Deep Dive into Women's Baseball with Maggie Gallagher
07/30/23 • 41 min
Ready for a thrilling journey into the world of women's baseball? We've got the perfect episode for you. Our guest today, Maggie Gallagher, isn’t just any baseball enthusiast; she’s the General Manager and Head Coach of the UW Women's Baseball Club Team, a National Champion and a true trailblazer. Join us as Maggie shares her captivating journey from baseball to softball and back to baseball, a path studded with challenges, victories, and a determination that's second to none.
Sit back as we delve into the burgeoning world of women’s baseball through Maggie's lens. With her at the helm, the Women's Club Team has grown from just three teams to over forty across the nation, creating a diverse landscape of players. But this growth comes with its own set of challenges. We discuss everything from the difficulties women face when transitioning from softball to baseball, to the impact of age and physical differences on the normalization of women's baseball. Maggie also sheds light on the distinct dynamics of playing with women versus men in the league, providing a unique perspective that keeps you gripped throughout.
In the final chapter of our conversation, we turn the spotlight on Maggie's own experiences of transitioning from collegiate softball to adult baseball. She candidly shares the obstacles she faced, how she overcame them, and how coaching has rekindled her passion for the sport. Her interactions with USA Women's Baseball and the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League provide a fascinating glimpse into the future potential of women's baseball. Don't miss this riveting episode, packed with inspiring stories, insightful discussions, and a deeper understanding of women's baseball. This is not just about sports; it's about breaking barriers, pursuing passion, and redefining norms.
Be sure to check all things adult baseball at www.comebacker.com including league and tournament directories, adult baseball themed blog posts and much more!
Ready for a thrilling journey into the world of women's baseball? We've got the perfect episode for you. Our guest today, Maggie Gallagher, isn’t just any baseball enthusiast; she’s the General Manager and Head Coach of the UW Women's Baseball Club Team, a National Champion and a true trailblazer. Join us as Maggie shares her captivating journey from baseball to softball and back to baseball, a path studded with challenges, victories, and a determination that's second to none.
Sit back as we delve into the burgeoning world of women’s baseball through Maggie's lens. With her at the helm, the Women's Club Team has grown from just three teams to over forty across the nation, creating a diverse landscape of players. But this growth comes with its own set of challenges. We discuss everything from the difficulties women face when transitioning from softball to baseball, to the impact of age and physical differences on the normalization of women's baseball. Maggie also sheds light on the distinct dynamics of playing with women versus men in the league, providing a unique perspective that keeps you gripped throughout.
In the final chapter of our conversation, we turn the spotlight on Maggie's own experiences of transitioning from collegiate softball to adult baseball. She candidly shares the obstacles she faced, how she overcame them, and how coaching has rekindled her passion for the sport. Her interactions with USA Women's Baseball and the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League provide a fascinating glimpse into the future potential of women's baseball. Don't miss this riveting episode, packed with inspiring stories, insightful discussions, and a deeper understanding of women's baseball. This is not just about sports; it's about breaking barriers, pursuing passion, and redefining norms.
Be sure to check all things adult baseball at www.comebacker.com including league and tournament directories, adult baseball themed blog posts and much more!
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Comebacker Baseball - Breaking Barriers and Redefining Norms: A Deep Dive into Women's Baseball with Maggie Gallagher
Transcript
Hello and welcome to another episode of Come Backer , the adult baseball podcast . I am Jason Yormark .
Speaker 2And I am Carl Ramsey . on today's episode , we are very fortunate to have the general manager and the head coach of the U Dub women's baseball club team , maggie Gallagher , or should I say National Champion , maggie Gallagher .
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