I want kids who are going to go out there and compete, lay it all on the table. I think the big thing about this game is you have to care a lot about it.

We have been so impressed with the Pocket Radar that it has become the only radar gun we use for coaching and scouting.

Practice like it's a game; play the game like it's practice.

It's not the most conducive weather to play softball in, but you've got to come out and play it.

I will never sacrifice my morals and ethics for anyone or any win.

I don't want to deal with problems, and so you want to make sure that you don't give yourself problems by not doing your homework and maybe trying to take a kid that's got great ability but isn't going to get it done in the classroom.

It's a game of making great pitches at the right time, being opportunistic by getting a run at the right time and playing good defense.