Dear Travel Ball Parents: A Pep Talk from CJ Beatty in the Car Ride Home

Join the car ride home with CJ Beatty — The Baseball & Softball Motivator, former college and professional athlete, music artist, and proud girl dad — for a powerful, heart-driven ride on this episode of The Car Ride Home Podcast. Hosted by Jami Lobpries, this conversation dives deep into what fuels today’s youth athletes — from confidence-building and family connection to the mindset that turns players into leaders -- and speaks to the hearts of parents wanting to support their young athlete. Hear CJ’s journey from the minor leagues to motivational stages and concert arenas as he shares how his mission evolved from baseball fields to empowering young female athletes in softball through his brand TSM (The Softball Motivator) and viral walkout anthems like “Row My Boat” and “Dem Catchers.”Parents, coaches, and athletes alike will be inspired by topics like:💪 How car rides home can shape character and confidence.👧 The power of girl dads and lessons on raising strong, grounded daughters.🎶 The story behind “Row My Boat” — the No.1 softball walkout song — and how CJ uses music to build mindset.⚾ Why he left baseball to champion softball and what that means for the next generation of players.🧠 Real talk on motivation, social media, NIL, and how to help your athlete “walk the road less traveled.”Whether you’re a travel ball mom, softball dad, or youth athlete chasing big dreams, this episode will leave you fired up for your next tournament weekend — and every car ride home after.