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8 Sisters, 1 Coach: Ella Husak’s Journey from Small Town Politics to D1 Speed

Ella Husak grew up in a household that defied the odds: eight girls, zero boys, and one dad who coached them all. From the time she was eight years old practicing with teenagers, Ella had a ball in her hand, eventually developing into a slap-hitting speedster who lives for the chaos of running bases. But her path to UMKC wasn't a straight line—it required navigating high school adversity that tested her family's resilience and a successful pit stop at DMACC where she found her footing. In this candid conversation with Gabriella Haugland, Ella opens up about the "girl dad" dynamic of being the third of eight sisters and the unique challenge of having her father as her high school coach. She details the difficult end to her high school career at Ballard, where parental politics targeted her father, forcing her to step away during her senior season to protect her peace. Now a Roo, Ella discusses finding a second family under Head Coach Kiki Stokes O'Connor, whose background as a slapper makes her the perfect mentor for Ella's "small ball" style. She shares the team's powerful motto—"Don't let the ship sink"—and explains why the holes in the boat matter more than the water getting in, a philosophy that defines her approach to overcoming adversity on and off the field. HASHTAGS #EllaHusak #UMKCSoftball #Roos #CollegeSoftball #Slapper #GirlDad #DMACC #SoftballLife #KansasCity #Resilience