03/06/2025
I was going to wait to make this announcement, but with everything that has been going on here lately, I need to get this off of my chest.
I changed my schedule to help accommodate some things that I personally have been going through, and I’ve had enough of being disrespected. I’m disappointed at the true colors I’ve been shown over the last few weeks, and with that, I’ve been praying over a hard decision that I feel that I’ve needed to make.
With that being said, I have decided that my time to coach and help athletes is coming to a close. I’ve been pushed away by people that I’ve spent time helping and caring for due to having different views/ approaches from other coaches. I refuse to be cookie cutter and have seen success from coaches approaches that are not the same. I know I’m not a perfect coach, but I know what I’ve been able to do for years has been successful as well. I’ve seen athletes who have come In broken from being put down, and helped them boost their confidence, skills in the game, along with falling in love with the sport all over again. I’ve taken in players who haven’t been around the game long and made it fun for them. I’ve helped players understand their true potential when they felt like nobody could see It.
What hurts the most is that I have tried my best to avoid putting other coaches down, but in return, have lost people that I have been working with (and seeing positive results) due to a slump the player may have had at the moment, due to other coaches choosing to put me and what I’ve been doing down because it doesn’t fit their expectations. I have been fighting with this for way too long.
For those who have given me the opportunity to love, coach, and help your babies, thank you. I’ll have lifelong memories with several of the girls, including those that would participate in my camps. As much as I’m going to miss it, I know it’s my time to step away.
As of April 27, I will no longer host lessons or take any more clients. This decision is not taken lightly, but one that I know is best for me and my family. My love for softball will never go away, and of course I will always enjoy going to watch games, but other than that, I’ll be hanging my glove up and watching from the stands.
Yes, I will be hosting three camps. One in Decatur, Madison/Huntsville, and potentially one in Scottsboro. Those will be in May/ early June. Thank you and have a good evening.
