26 – Normalizing Women in Baseball with Alexia Jorge and Maggie Foxx

Join Coach Aaron and Coach Jenn on The S.L.I.D.E. Podcast, as they celebrate reaching Episode 25 of Season 2 with special guests Alexia Jorge and Maggie Foxx! Maggie, a groundbreaking female catcher in the male-dominated world of baseball, shares her experience breaking through the barriers and encouraging young girls to pursue their dreams fearlessly. Among the witty banter, the speakers explore how a women’s baseball league could provide a platform for driven female athletes. There’s discussion of mental skill training programs and strategies for calling pitches, while the guests even share their walkout songs if they were a batter. Join these experts on the diamond and discover what they have learned through a lifetime of playing and coaching America’s pastime. Catch The S.L.I.D.E. Podcast now! Alexia Jorge @alexiajorge_26 on instagram Maggie Foxx @mtfoxx42 on instagram [00:00:02] Normalizing Women in Baseball [00:03:08] Overcoming Fear of Joining Adult Leagues [00:06:41] Sports talk and age guessing games [00:10:33] Interview with Female Baseball Catchers [00:14:23] Female catcher and breaking barriers in baseball [00:17:28] Breaking barriers in women’s baseball [00:20:53] Dedication of the USAA Women’s Baseball Team [00:24:25] Maggie’s Love for Baseball and Catching Tips [00:27:54] Baseball vs Softball: Differences, Challenges, and Anecdotes [00:31:25] Women’s vs Mixed Gender Sports and Pitch Clock [00:34:59] Baseball’s new rule and guest Maggie Fox [00:38:13] Female Baseball Player’s Future Goals and Endeavors [00:41:26] Coaching and Mental Skills Training in Baseball [00:44:45] Catcher Strategy and Baseball Anecdotes [00:48:00] Pitching Strategies and Techniques in Softball [00:50:58] Catching in Baseball Evolves and Memories [00:54:05] Catcher-pitcher relationship at different levels [00:57:16] Importance of catchers and pre-game hype [01:00:39] Guests Discuss Daily Workwear and Accessorizing [01:04:25] Guests’ Walkout Songs and Keeping in Touch [01:07:57] Gratitude and Introduction of Guests Please email us for any questions or feedback. Help us grow!!! [email protected] Make sure to go leave us a review!!!! Website: www.theslidepodcastshow.com Https://linktr.ee/theslidepodcastshow Facebook: @theslidepodcast Instagram: @theslidepodcastshow TikTok: @theslidepodcastshow Twitter: @theslidepod LinkedIn: @theslidepodcastshow   #baseball #womeninbaseball #catchers #sports #softball #USAbaseball #podcast #podcasting #youthsports #womeninsports #athletes #coaching #mentalskills #pitching #hitting #drip #walkoutsongs #podcastrecommendations #catchyouontheslide