On this initial series podcast episode of Beyond Gameday, we sit down with UTSA Sophomore Pitcher Arlette Hernandez and we look behind the scenes of the burning question, WHAT DOES IT REALLY TAKE TO BECOME A DIVISION 1 COLLEGE ATHLETE? We see the highlights. We see the big plays. We see athletes competing on GameDay.But we don't always see the work, pressure, sacrifice, discipline and mindset behind the athlete.On this episode of The Social Plug Podcast: Beyond GameDay, we sit down with UTSA Softball pitcher Arlette Hernandez to talk about her journey as a Division 1 softball player and student-athlete at UTSA.🥎 Competing in D1 college softball🔥 Developing a winning athlete mindset💪 Handling pressure and adversity🎓 Balancing life as a college student-athlete❤️ Family, sacrifice and motivation🧠 Building confidence and mental toughness🏆 Competing against some of the top college softball programs in the countryThis isn't just a UTSA Softball interview.It's a conversation about the mindset required to compete at the next level—and the person behind the uniform.If you're a softball player, young athlete, student-athlete, sports parent, coach, UTSA fan or college sports fan, this is an episode you don't want to miss.🎙️ BEYOND GAMEDAY featuring UTSA Softball Pitcher Arlette Hernandez▶️ WATCH THE FULL PODCAST NOW ON YOUTUBE!And SUBSCRIBE to The Social Plug Podcast for more conversations with college athletes, coaches and people making an impact in sports.Beyond the stats.Beyond the highlights.Beyond GameDay.🎙️ The Social Plug PodcastConnecting YOU to Level Up.#UTSASoftball #UTSA #UTSAAthletics #CollegeSoftball #D1Softball #Division1Athlete #StudentAthlete #Softball #SoftballPitcher #CollegeAthletics #AthleteMindset #SportsPodcast #WomenInSports #SanAntonioSports #BeyondGameDay #TheSocialPlugPodcast