When we saw Denny got the nod, we remained poised offensively. I appreciate that the team didn't get to big. You can have a tendency to be sloppy. But we stayed within ourselves.
Losing our first game certainly isn't the road we want to go down. I'm hopeful my team comes out and plays like the way it did when our backs were against the wall so our backs don't have to be against the wall.
It's very simple to explain the payoff. This team is trusting their plan through entire games. They're staying within themselves whether they have the advantage in the count or not.
I know it's good for softball to see a team other than UCLA win the championship,
You can try as a coach to instill confidence in a team. But this team doesn't need it. They've lived it. They have all the confidence they need.
Andrea is our team leader in every sense of the word. She has great character, is a great performer and loves the game. Her performance this past weekend proves how special a talent she is.
We've been so close all year. This team keeps fighting every inning. I couldn't ask for more.
I want my team to be more detached from the wins and losses and be more focused on doing the little things well. When you focus on getting the win, it can suffocate you, especially during the playoffs when the pressure gets thick.
Life is a team sport; it's not about you.