November 14, 2014 Dear Coach Lawes, I would like to express my comments regarding a prospective incoming freshman pitcher – Liz Nace. I have had the great pleasure of coaching Liz since 8U recreational softball. At that time she was the only girl that age who was allowed to pitch, since that was supposed to be a coach-pitch level. Although we went in separate directions several years back, she has been a guest player for me each of the past four seasons, and has now rejoined our team. It has been a pleasure to watch her develop over the years. Liz is one of the very few pitchers I have seen who seems totally unconcerned with the last batter, rather focusing on the next pitch, next batter, or next inning. She had played on a few teams that were not strong defensively, forcing her to throw more pitches than she deserved. Yet never was she one to complain about lack of support. Another trait which is admirable and unfortunately not seen enough is that Liz does not give me the princess routine if I need to take her out – not that she gets pulled very often. Some other teams that are unfamiliar with Liz have taken one look at her size, and immediately figure they will be facing batting practice. They have quickly learned otherwise. I have also had to plug her into unfamiliar positions at times when we were shorthanded. She is always one to give it a try. Offensively Liz is a contact hitter who can hit, bunt and slap. Her speed and savvy on the bases is an asset that we use effectively. In the area of character, Liz is one of the most coachable players you can find. She is not one of those girls who are out there because of parents pushing her – she truly wants to work hard and play sofball. In addition she has yet another trait which is becoming more uncommon these days. Liz is always respectful of the coaches.
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November 14, 2014
Dear Coach Lawes,I would like to express my comments regarding a
prospective incoming freshman pitcher Liz Nace. I have had the
great pleasure of coaching Liz since 8U recreational softball. At
that time she was the only girl that age who was allowed to pitch,
since that was supposed to be a coach-pitch level. Although we went
in separate directions several years back, she has been a guest
player for me each of the past four seasons, and has now rejoined
our team. It has been a pleasure to watch her develop over the
years.Liz is one of the very few pitchers I have seen who seems
totally unconcerned with the last batter, rather focusing on the
next pitch, next batter, or next inning. She had played on a few
teams that were not strong defensively, forcing her to throw more
pitches than she deserved. Yet never was she one to complain about
lack of support. Another trait which is admirable and unfortunately
not seen enough is that Liz does not give me the princess routine
if I need to take her out not that she gets pulled very often.Some
other teams that are unfamiliar with Liz have taken one look at her
size, and immediately figure they will be facing batting practice.
They have quickly learned otherwise. I have also had to plug her
into unfamiliar positions at times when we were shorthanded. She is
always one to give it a try. Offensively Liz is a contact hitter
who can hit, bunt and slap. Her speed and savvy on the bases is an
asset that we use effectively.In the area of character, Liz is one
of the most coachable players you can find. She is not one of those
girls who are out there because of parents pushing her she truly
wants to work hard and play sofball. In addition she has yet
another trait which is becoming more uncommon these days. Liz is
always respectful of the coaches.I would give the highest
recommendation for considering her on your softball team. Please
feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 267-424-0202. In
my opinion you cant say enough good things about Liz.Sincerely,
