New Zealand softball great Mark Sorenson named next Black Sox coach. The four-time world champion, who hung up his glove in 2004, will take over from his former teammate Eddie Kohlhase, whose nine-year coaching tenure ended in triumph after the Black Sox won a record sixth world title in Auckland last March. Sorenson's appointment will be confirmed by Softball New Zealand … [Read more...]
New Zealand’s Tangaroa calls it quits after Black Sox snub
Hawke's Bay's Chubb Tangaroa's days with the Black Sox have ended after almost three decades of service. Hawke's Bay softball legend Chubb Tangaroa got the signal this week and responded. The signal? "I got the call ... I wasn't wanted for the Black Sox head coach job so I've retired from all international softball with the Black Sox. I've already done three World Series … [Read more...]
New Zealand sport legend Eddie Kohlhase hit at son’s high school rugby game
From the New Zealand Herald: Sport legend hit at son's high school rugby game By Susan Edmunds Softball great Eddie Kohlhase was punched on the sideline of an Auckland schools rugby match last weekend, the latest in a line of shameful incidents officials are trying to stamp out. But neither principal of the two schools involved - Kelston Boys High School and St … [Read more...]
Tangaroa eyes New Zealand Black Sox job
Hawke's Bay softball legend Chubb Tangaroa will apply for the Black Sox head coach role this month. "More than likely," was Tangaroa's reply last night when asked if he will have a crack at the job vacated by Auckland's Eddie Kohlhase. A four-time world champion with the Black Sox (one as a player and three as pitching coach), he is the logical choice. "Dave was going … [Read more...]
Position vacant: Head Coach, Australian Open Men`s Team
Softball Australia is seeking to appoint a Head Coach for the Australian Open Men’s Team, the Aussie Steelers. The position concludes one month after the 2015 ISF XIV Open Men’s World Championship. For interested applicants, please see the attached relevant documents: Head Coach Position Description Application for Position Form Applications must be submitted on … [Read more...]
New Zealander Thomas Makea’s career ends in full circle fairytale
Hawke's Bay's four-time world champion and Softball New Zealand's player of the last decade Thomas Makea left his cleats on the main diamond at Akina Park, Hastings, after the Fun in the Sun tournament final on Sunday. "This is where I wanted to announce my retirement from international play. Here at Akina Park surrounded by whanau where my career began," Makea explained as … [Read more...]
Rhys Casley does it again at New Zealand National Club Championship
By Tony Smith Black Sox Rhys Casley clouted a home run to win the world championships final and did it again yesterday to help Hutt Valley Dodgers to the national club crown in Christchurch. Casley's two-run shot was the turning point of the 5-2 win over defending champions Auckland United that delivered the Dodgers their second New Zealand open title in three years. His … [Read more...]