We improved immensely on offense, but we'd score six runs and lose seven to six. Some of it was on the mound, but a lot had to do with not playing strong defense. I'm hoping that this year we play stronger defense fundamentally and mentally and be better on the mound.

177

She's done a really good job of handling everything. Scott and I worked this fall and talked about her possibly throwing the javelin. I knew she was good in high school, but I didn't know she was that good.

141

She's gotten real strong, and she's swinging the bat really well. She's going to anchor our infield this season.

138

(Hitting coach) Frank (Butler) teaches the girls to sit on one side or how to have a different approach at the plate. The girls know what they are looking for when they step up to the plate.

115

I expect her to work hard and get better everyday. She played middle infield; I've asked her to move to the outfield. She's been out there catching balls everyday. She hits everyday and works hard everyday.

108

The work never ends for me. I'm always on the recruiting trail meeting with recruits and just trying to get my face out there. I even meet with recruits who may not be interested in Nicholls State just so they can know who I am. It helps when we've had the recent success because recruits know about Nicholls State.

104

All I want is for them to compete hard. They need to take every game like it's the last game they're going to play and put forth 100 percent effort. If they do that I have nothing to complain about, whether we win or lose.

97