From playing shorthanded in the championship game to navigating the "bro culture" of youth sports, welcome back to another unfiltered conversation on The Lookback Rule Podcast!In Episode 4, we break down our very first season coaching youth softball in Colorado. We dive into the big decision behind bumping our 10U daughter up to 12U to play with her sister, what draft day looked like as newcomers, and how we built a winning regular-season routine around smart practice strategies and clear communication.Then came the championship game against an undefeated powerhouse. With players out sick, an unexpected emergency room trip mid-game, and only 8 girls taking the field, everything that could go wrong did. Hear how the team rallied for an unforgettable win!We also take on a critical topic in youth athletics: why we desperately need more women stepping into coaching and board positions, how youth sports create future female leaders, and why investing in rec softball matters more than ever.Key Stats Mentioned:Fast-pitch participation is up +19% in two years (SFIA).94% of women executives played sports, and 69% of women who played hold formal leadership roles (EY/espnW, Women’s Sports Foundation).Subscribe for more candid stories, coaching systems, and honest takes on youth sports culture!