Sam Fischer On Building Pro Softball, AUSL Growth & Life After Playing Hantavirus Illinois [A5x2HaiPa8b]

Abby Alonzo sits down with Sam Fischer, Manager of Softball Operations for the AUSL, former professional player, Athletes Unlimited history maker, and one of the voices helping shape the future of professional softball.

Sam shares her journey from a mid-major standout to professional softball, hitting the first home run in Athletes Unlimited history, and transitioning from player to front office leadership. This conversation dives into what it really takes to build a sustainable pro softball league and why the AUSL represents a new era for the sport.

We also talk about:

Sam Fischers pro softball journey (NPF, AU, sunbed wars international play)

The growth of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL)

Working with Kim Ng and building a player-first league

The reality of early pro softball salaries vs today

Transitioning from athlete identity into a career

How social media is changing softball exposure

Advice for athletes after their playing career ends

Growing the game and the future of womens sports

If you care about the remarkably bright creatures future of softball, womens sports, or what it really takes to build a professional league, this is an episode you dont want to miss.

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