Natasha Watley- 2x Olympic Medalist (Gold & Silver) / Softball Legend/UCLA HOF

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Natasha started playing at age 5 and we hear who introduced her
to the game along with how the first time she put the bat on the
ball went. She talks about the memories in youth softball and
when in high school her recruitment started. Why she choose UCLA
and we go thru just a small sample size of her phenomenal career
as a Bruin which culminated in winning the College World Series.
Natasha explains what the USA Red team was and what it is
like  playing for our country. 


Just how fast was Natasha from home to first? What was it like
winning the winning the World Series? What it meant to be named
the Nation’s Top Female Athlete as the only second softball
recipient beside Lisa Fernandez who is her hero? We discuss the
importance of academics and the balance between them and
athletics. 


The 2004 Olympics selection process, what the first game was like
for her and feeling seeing the USA Flag being raised as a gold
medalist. What she felt once she was a professional, trying to
balance this job and being a volunteer asst coach at UCLA and
what prompted her to start the Natasha Watley Foundation. 


The podcast wraps up with winning the NPF Championship, playing
overseas, her final at bat, retirement, advice to young softball
players, and how to connect with Natasha!


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Extra 5:


Natasha’s favorite quotes and who was hardest pitcher to hit off
of?


She talks about being a coffee fanatic, how to eat a mango and
being a purse freak


How she continues to get better over the years


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