As we get ready to launch our season, I just want to say how proud Jody and I are of how hard you guys have worked to get to this point. This is the beginning, and from here, we want to learn and improve to where we're playing our very best softball by tourney time. Clearly, it's "GO TIME."
I want to leave to you with this quote from a Fastpitch web-site that I check out. The comment came from the Alabama coach's decision to pull Brittany Rogers (4-time All American) and sub a freshman for her. Check this:
The thing I loved about it (just as much as
seeing some awesome "nerve" by a freshman in a pressure situation in a big
game/venue) was how Brittany Rogers (the senior All-American that was being
pinch hit for) stood at the top step of the dugout cheering her heart out for
her teammate to make something happen for their team. Too many players
pout and hang their face and send out all kinds of negative vibes when they get
replaced or subbed for. Not Rogers, she was there on every single pitch
doing whatever she could from the dugout to support her teammate that was
brought in from the bench to hit for her. That was so great to
see! That's what everyone should be doing from the bench. That's
what every player should do at any given time - ANYTHING and EVERYTHING they can
to support and help their team, no matter what the role, starter or
not.
We need to be this kind of team, where we are supporting and encouraging each other to be our very best TOGETHER.
Let's light this candle!
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