From coach.ca Editor's note: A great piece by Hall of Fame pitcher Mark Smith, "Why Good Coaching Matters". I had a chance to see Mark compete in his prime, circa 1981; never saw anyone throw the ball harder or intimidate batters more. When he was coacing the Canadian men's team, I also saw that same fierce competitiveness at work. Just as he was as a player, he was … [Read more...]
Al Doran, a pioneer in men’s fastball (story by Bob Otto)
Great piece on Al Doran at Bob Otto's "Otto in Focus RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO – In the world of fastball, Al Doran is known as a visionary, a game changer, a technology expert. And if you were to fix a title on him, “Friend of Fastball,” fits pretty well. For he certainly has been that and more; especially to the International Softball Congress (ISC) and legions of fastball … [Read more...]
In Memory of Kay Alvey
Kay Alvey passed away on April 17 of pneumonia, brought on by a 20-year affliction of Inclusion Body Myositis. She was age 68. Her obituary can be seen here (or below) Kay holds a unique position in ISC and softball in general. She was the wife of Vaughn Alvey who was ISC all-World in 1980 and the mother of Brett Alvey who was ISC all-World in 1992. Service details are … [Read more...]
Tim Lyon to lead USA Junior Mens Team
From USA Softball: Tyron McKinney and Dan Nessler added as assistant coaches IRVINE, Calif. – Setting it's sight on the 2016 International Softball Federation (ISF) Junior Men's World Championship (JMWC), the USA Softball Junior Men's National Team (JMNT) will once again be led by Head Coach Tim Lyon (South Jordan, Utah) the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America and … [Read more...]
Video of ISC Hall of Fame Induction of the late Art Gillis
Cap tip Ferdi Nelissen., here is the YouTube video of the ISC Hall of Fame induction of the late Art Gillis. Click here to read the biography of Art, at the official ISC website. … [Read more...]
Stuart Scott, Winner of 2014 Jimmy V Award for Perserverance, dies
ESPN's Stuart Scott, shown in video, accepting the 2014 Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. Stuart Scott. Courage Personified. I see and hear so much of my late brother Bobby in his words. Stuart Scott, longtime anchor at ESPN, died Sunday morning at the age of 49. He was the recipient of the 2014 Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. From ESPN: Scott saved … [Read more...]
Saginaw softball icon Art Gillis, 89, dies
From Saginaw News/MLive.com By Hugh Bernreuter SAGINAW, MI -- Art Gillis brought some of the best softball players in the world to Saginaw, building a fastpitch dynasty and making his mark in Saginaw, the United States and the world. Gillis died Tuesday night. He was 89. See his obituary here. "He brought the best pitchers in the world to Saginaw, and I got to play … [Read more...]