Cap tip Bob Henning Click here for video Published: ONE Sport, New Zealand Kiwi softball legend Mark Sorenson will guide the Black Sox to the next ISF World Championships and the defence of their title won in Auckland this year. The head coaching role of the national men's team has been the subject of considerable speculation in recent weeks, since incumbent Eddie … [Read more...]
Sorenson back for ‘now or never’ coaching job
Cap tip Bob Henning By TONY SMITH, The Press newspaper in Christchurch, New Zealand (Fairfax Group/the www.stuff.co.nz New Zealand softball great Mark Sorenson says it had always been his ambition to coach the Black Sox but it was "probably a case of now or never". The four-time world champion has been confirmed as head coach of the world champion Black Sox for their … [Read more...]
Mark Sorenson appointed New Zealand Black Sox coach
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...]
USA Jr. Men’s Mitch Elliott makes the highlight reel
Cap tip Tom Crouch and USA Jr. Men's Team Xavier right fielder and 2008 USA Jr. Men's National Team player Mitch Elliott makes an ESPN worthy catch against George Washington in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 Championships. … [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...]
Casting Call for USA Jr. Men’s Team
From the USA Jr. Men's Team: Hello again, We are making another push and really need your help in finding players for the Jr. Men's National Team. As a reminder, we are looking for kids born in 1995-98. We are having a camp this summer in Midland, MI and if a player is invited, we pay all expenses for airfare, housing and meals. This is an amazing experience for all … [Read more...]