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COMMITTED

COMMITTED

By: Kate Fitzgerald
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All of my guests are more than just athletes; they’re competitors, leaders, and game-changers who’ve forged their own path in sports. Whether they went D1, pro, or pivoted completely, they’ve chased their goals with grit and passion. I dive into the mindset, moments, and motivations that shaped their journey. The real story behind the stat line.


My goal with Athletes Off Duty is to bring the stories and steps straight from the athletes and sport industry leaders who’ve made it, so families can take what they need to get there. Without the smoke and mirrors! I lived through it, and now I’m building the educational platform I wish I had.

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Episodes
  • Committed by Kevin Karstetter: Baseball recruiting from Juco to D1 to National Champion

    Committed by Kevin Karstetter: Baseball recruiting from Juco to D1 to National Champion
    Mar 23 2026

    In this episode of Committed, Kate sits down with longtime friend and standout baseball player Kevin Karstetter to unpack the real journey through college athletics.

    Kevin’s path wasn’t linear. After earning his first Division I scholarship offer at just 15 years old, his career took multiple unexpected turns, including losing his senior season to COVID, choosing the junior college route, transferring to Arizona State, navigating NCAA eligibility rules, and ultimately helping lead the University of Tampa to a national championship.

    Kevin shares what JUCO baseball is really like, why it can be one of the best development paths for athletes, and the mindset required to keep going when your plan doesn’t work out.

    From early recruiting pressure to mental resilience and learning to love the game again, this conversation is a raw look at the sacrifices, pivots, and perspective it takes to stay committed to the sport you love.

    Social Media: @kevinkarstetter

    • To reach out or learn more please visit: https://byndsport.com/
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    52 mins
  • Committed by Cami Merickel: Track & Field, Nebraska D1 Athletics, Traveling Abroad, & more!

    Committed by Cami Merickel: Track & Field, Nebraska D1 Athletics, Traveling Abroad, & more!
    Mar 17 2026

    In this episode of Committed, Kate sits down with Nebraska distance runner Cami Merickel to talk about the realities of Division I track and field and building a life beyond your sport.

    From growing up in Arizona to competing at the D1 level, Cami shares how she navigated recruiting without a clear roadmap, adjusted to the demands of college training, and learned to trust her own path as an athlete.

    She opens up about the transition from high school to D1, managing injuries and increased workload, and why track is far more mental and strategic than people think.

    Cami also shares her experience studying abroad in Barcelona while continuing to train at a high level, a rare path for student-athletes, and how that experience ultimately reshaped her career goals and identity beyond running.

    This episode is for athletes learning how to balance performance, personal growth, and life outside of sport.

    Follow Cami:
    Instagram: @camimerickel (confirm handle if needed)

    • To reach out or learn more please visit: https://byndsport.com/
    • Social Media: @committedbykatefitzgerald
    • Substack: @committedbykatefitzgerald
    • YouTube: @kateafitzgerald
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    49 mins
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