What factors determine consistency?

[RustyR]

I work 70 hrs a week sometimes more, can I complain. LOL. The truth of the matter is, nobody knows why we were average this year. Not even the players, or they would have fixed it. Sometimes players just get in a funik, they cant get out of. One thing I can say is, without Coach Robe and the Fans buying those season tickets and donations the program wouldnt be where it is today. Everyone is just upset, usually we can count on baseball and softball to make us feel better about our athletic year. This year thank god for the lady cajuns.

[Turbine]

For me it all comes down to low tension excellence. _

Interesting.

The team was probably more relaxed/confident with Moody on the mound. Just knowing his history probably relieved some of the tension.

I can see where this quite confidence would allow the whole squad to play better. I wonder how the run production matched up for each pitcher.

[CajunRed]

I'll add a post that comments on the ORIGINAL point of this thread, which was "what determines consistency?" I think consistency comes down to TALENT!! If you have good coaching to begin with and he/she gets enough talent in and coaches them to their potential year after year, you end up with a consistently successful program. When you have a year or two where your recruiting is down a bit, you (we) pay for it!

By the way, it also helps if you have a "Nate Nelson" type of leader on your team to help that coaching staff get the team to work, practice and play to their highest potential!

[USL fan]

"What factors determine consistency?" A consistent lineup, that is what fall ball is for.