Softball Offseason

[Turbine]

Have not listened to 103.7 in a while. I understand it’s summer and sports news around here is slow, but what was the point of having that guy on?

Glasco probably reached out.

He's proactive like that.

[SlickRick]

Glasco probably reached out.

He's proactive like that.

He's a narcissist.

[JMV JustMyView]

Two pitchers and no catcher is like pouring beer on the ground.

The Cajuns will have 7 girls that can catch. Pitching and Outfielders are a more pressing need.

[SlickRick]

The Cajuns will have 7 girls that can catch. Pitching and Outfielders are a more pressing need.

Hitting and pitching coaches too!

[JMV JustMyView]

Hitting and pitching coaches too!

Maybe next week is the week.

[JMV JustMyView]

Hitting and pitching coaches too!

Doesn't really surprise me that nobody has been hired. She's been told no from coaches and players a lot too, which I expected.

[Cajunchuck]

Doesn't really surprise me that nobody has been hired. She's been told no from coaches and players a lot too, which I expected.

I'm guessing because of $$$ or lack of.

[JMV JustMyView]

I'm guessing because of $$$ or lack of.

No for coaches.

Mostly No for players.

[JamesTheJeweler]

No for coaches.

Mostly No for players.

Is this because coaches and players know she's not here for the long haul?

[JMV JustMyView]

Is this because coaches and players know she's not here for the long haul?

I will try to take a crack at this since you, facelessjonmoon and I believe, CajunRunner asked this same question to me. I will give a few facts and then I will give my opinion only which could be accurate or way off in right field. I believe my opinion will be closer to accurate than way off in right field.

Fact #1 We have hosted players and most have said thanks, but no thanks.

Opinion #1 I believe we are losing players that have been hosted due to not have coaches in place. Yes some could be for money reason but the upper tier players we probably can't get anyway if it becomes a bidding war with bigger money programs. We are not even getting the lower to mid tier kids and I believe a lack of full staff is to blame.

Fact #2 Good coaches have interviewed for the hitting and position coaching vacancies. Just about everyone has turned the postions down.

Opinion #2 It's well known that Maggard talked coach out of retirement to become the head coach. With that being said I believe most in the coaching industry will look at that as a sign of are you really committed long term? As an assistant I wouldn't apply for a job to work under a coach if they have that perception. Why work under a coach who might be here 10 more years or only 1 more year? If she is here for a short stint and then retires again, a new coach will be hired and they will hire their own staff which probably wouldn't include the current assistants. This program should be a designation for assistant coaches to advance themselves. To do that they need security and tender at one place with success. Tick Tock, Tick Tock time is running out!