From coach.ca Editor's note: A great piece by Hall of Fame pitcher Mark Smith, "Why Good Coaching Matters". I had a chance to see Mark compete in his prime, circa 1981; never saw anyone throw the ball harder or intimidate batters more. When he was coacing the Canadian men's team, I also saw that same fierce competitiveness at work. Just as he was as a player, he was … [Read more...]
Men’s fastball greats in the women’s collegiate coaching ranks
Editor's note: My favorite Facebook post of the day, from former USA team member Thomas Crouch of DeKalb, Illinois: Do you think the ladies commentating the Oregon vs NC St game have any idea that the two coaches are arguably one of the best 4-5 pitchers in history and the best American hitter ever in men's fast pitch? He's referring of course, to Oregon's head coach, … [Read more...]
Oregon Softball: Ducks Dream Big with New Zealand Legend
From Fishduck.com After clinching its third consecutive Pac-12 Championship over the weekend, the No. 1 Oregon Ducks softball team (46-6) under New Zealand legend, coach Mike White, will continue its “spring reign” as the No. 2 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Ducks will face BYU on Thursday, after a Fresno State vs North Dakota State matchup, in a four-team … [Read more...]
Waterloo second baseman part of Canada’s core for Pan Am Games
Cap tip Al's Fastball From the Record By Josh Brown WATERLOO — Brandon Horn is all heart. It's one of the main reasons the Waterloo second baseman was identified as one of the seven core players for Canada's national softball team ahead of the Pan Am Games in Toronto. "He'll do anything to make a play," said head coach John Stuart, who isn't naming the rest of his … [Read more...]
For Kerian, it’s his son’s turn
From the Herald-Review By Mark Tupper CHAMPAIGN – He knows what it feels like to chase a national championship, to stand in the batter’s box and realize his bat could be the reason his team wins one. He knows what it’s like to be smack dab in the middle of a storybook season he’ll remember for the rest of his life. That’s why Steve Kerian is able to rein in his nervousness … [Read more...]
Facing Folkard
Cap tip, Blair Setford, video courtesy of the Hill United Chiefs "Experience what it's like to face Adam Folkard's pitching. Shot at AAU 2015 in Orlando using a GoPro attached to Jason Sanford's helmet." … [Read more...]
New ISC Roster Form for 2015
[Findlay, OH] - The International Softball Congress has revised the 2015 ISC World Tournament Roster Form, with the new layout accommodating our insurance partner Bollinger, who has requested that all players must sign the form before they take the diamond. Signatures are not required at the time of submission, but are required before teams start play at any ISC affiliated … [Read more...]