In this episode of Hitting With Torque, Paul sits down with Italian softball standout Elisa Cecchetti for an inspiring conversation that explores the mindset of a true high-level athlete. The two first connected at a coaching camp in Croatia, and their shared passion for the sport made this follow-up discussion a natural fit.
Elisa opens up about her remarkable journey—from growing up as a young softball player in Italy to competing at the U.S. college level and ultimately representing Italy on the world’s biggest stage: the Tokyo Olympics.
Beyond her athletic story, Elisa shares valuable insight into training with love and purpose, and embracing both success and failure with a balanced mindset. Paul and Elisa also dig into coaching accountability, handling pressure, and how the successes of the Italian National Softball Team will impact the sport in Italy for the next generation of athletes.
Dive in to hear firsthand what it takes to chase big dreams on and off the field.
Cover image courtesy of Grega Valančič