Louisiana softball searching for consistency as Sun Belt play continues

[JMV JustMyView]

I must come from a different era, because I don't think any softball player can be called a girly-girl.

Even less so for those who make it to the collegiate level.

Girly-Girl non verbal
Alpha Female verbal

That's the way I see it. Maybe I am using the wrong terms. Regardless I would like to see more fire from players and coaches vocal wise. That disconnect I think has lead to inconsistent play.

[CajunsSball22]

I post very seldom. Only time you will ever see me post is when someone says something about any of our players that is incorrect. I see practice every day, few exceptions, and I know what I see. Trust me when I tell you, those two kids are leaders in many different ways!!!

[JMV JustMyView]

I post very seldom. Only time you will ever see me post is when someone says something about any of our players that is incorrect. I see practice every day, few exceptions, and I know what I see

So, who are the vocal leaders during GAMES, not practice that are keeping players engaged and holding others accountable? I know what I see during games and I don't see it. If Vic Valdez, Sophie Piskos or Lexie Comeaux would have been in the dugout when players on the field were laughing they would have been all over them. I don't know if the Cajuns have that kind of person on the team. If they do I haven't see it during games. Many others also feel this way.

[ridinsuicide]

I must come from a different era, because I don't think any softball player can be called a girly-girl.

Even less so for those who make it to the collegiate level.

Don't show your ignorance!! This might be the dumbest thing I have read on RP in the time I have been on here (and I have read some way off things).

[du42]

JMV, I get what you are saying and it drives me crazy as a male former athlete when I see these girls laughing in high pressure situations . But I dont think women react the same to hard coaching that men do. Every mound visit I see around the country has laughter. Not just in Laf. So it has to be a different approach with women. Either way, good coaching is not chewing out during a game. Save that for practice. Good coaching is managing the game then make corrections in practice. Now having said that. You are correct, it is up to leaders in the dugout to hold players accountable to the team. I think LSU baseball for example needs that in a big way. UL softball as well.

[JMV JustMyView]

JMV, I get what you are saying and it drives me crazy as a male former athlete when I see these girls laughing in high pressure situations . But I dont think women react the same to hard coaching that men do. Every mound visit I see around the country has laughter. Not just in Laf. So it has to be a different approach with women. Either way, good coaching is not chewing out during a game. Save that for practice. Good coaching is managing the game then make corrections in practice. Now having said that. You are correct, it is up to leaders in the dugout to hold players accountable to the team. I think LSU baseball for example needs that in a big way. UL softball as well.

I didn't see any circle visits having laughing going on when Yvette, Stephanie, Mike, or Gerry made the trip to the circle. I just dont see the fire or urgency that is needed.

[Turbine]

Don't show your ignorance!! This might be the dumbest thing I have read on RP in the time I have been on here (and I have read some way off things).

I'm not talking about some new modern rewritten definition of which I have no clue.

In the era I grew up in, girly-girls rarely did things outside.

I have no idea what the definition in your head is, but not being a girly-girl is not a knock on anyone in any way shape or form, and visa versa.

Find a role and excel.

One can't be everything to everyone otherwise they won't know when to bunt or hit for extra bases.

[Geaux4it]

Don't show your ignorance!! This might be the dumbest thing I have read on RP in the time I have been on here (and I have read some way off things).

Can you be more specific my popcorn is almost ready.

[JMV JustMyView]

Still waiting on someone to name the vocal leader of the team?