{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"From The Players","title":"Paige Halstead | UCLA National Champion to Ambassador of Softball","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b1149e60\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1612,"description":"In this episode of \"From The Players,\" Sydney chats with Paige Halstead, a former UCLA National Champion and professional softball player for Athletes Unlimited. Paige shares her incredible journey from her hometown of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, to becoming a silver medalist with Team USA and a key contributor to UCLA's victory in the 2019 Women's College World Series (WCWS). Now, she continues to impact the sport as an ambassador for All-Star Sporting Goods and a mentor to young athletes.\nTopics Discussed:\nPaige Halstead's softball journey from a young age to playing professionally with Athletes Unlimited.\nInsights into her experiences at UCLA, including her integral role in all five victories at the 2019 WCWS.\nThe transition from being a collegiate athlete to a member of Team USA and winning a silver medal in the World Cup.\nPaige's involvement as an ambassador for All-Star Sporting Goods and her passion for developing high-quality gear for catchers.\nThe importance of mentorship and training in Paige’s life post-retirement, focusing on inspiring and guiding the next generation of softball players.\nSpecial Links:\nPaige Halstead: Instagram | Athletes Unlimited\nSUBSCRIBE to From the Players for $10/month\nWith your amplification, we can connect with more athletes around the world!\n\nLet's Connect:\nSydney Supple: Twitter | Instagram\nFrom The Players page: SportsE Media\nSportsE Media: TikTok | Instagram | Twitter\nRelated Episodes to Paige Halstead: From World Champion to Ambassador of Softball\nMegan Faraimo | Former UCLA All-American, National Champion, Professional Softball Player\nBailey Dowling | Alabama Softball Slugger\nThe Kaylee America Rodriguez Story | Bigger Than Sports | Michigan Softball\nCredits:\nFrom The Players is the property of KazSource, Inc. Presented, produced, and part of the podcast network SportsE Media.\nMusic provided by Haley Hooper | Website | Song: Love Me Anymore on Apple & Spotify","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/2yscs-km84zgTPPCbamzZj5X0rNVDkyACx6_1u5YGb0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM4NjI2LzE3MDY3/Mjk0MDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}