Softball: New Season, New Coach
April 6, 2010 • by Amy Alexanderowicz
Filed under Sports
This year’s team captains are seniors Erin Selavka and Allison Burg, and junior Brianna Levick. These girls have been chosen for exhibiting strengths in academics, leadership, and sportsmanship. But these girls are not the only ones who are working hard. Everyday the whole team starts of practice with a half hour of strengthening and conditioning. The effect that these exercises have is clear.
“The results of these core exercises can be seen in the way the girl’s stamina has changed, to the point they ask to be pushed further each day.” Says Levick
After the team is done conditioning they break the girls up by infield and outfield positions and perform numerous drills pertaining to each position. To finish practice off Levick brings the team together and execute what they have been working on throughout the practice.
“I believe hard work is the key to success.” Explains Levick. “As coaches it is our responsibility to teach that with hard work not only in softball but in life hard work and maximum effort is the key to their success.”
The season has already faced some challenges. But Levick is optimistic.
“This season has already started hard with the number of girls trying out way down. But with the returning players and the younger players that have come out we should still be a very competitive team.” Says Levick.
The opening game against Bristol Eastern will set the tone for the upcoming season. Our rivals this year will still be Manchester and South Windsor.
“They battle hard and push to win every game.” Says Levick.
Even though facing some of the opposing teams this year may pose a challenge Levick is positive that Rockville can take it and has high expectations for our team this year.
“My goal this season is to finish above .500 and to win RHS another CCC conference championship. I would also like to go as far as possible in the state tournament.” Says Levick.
The start of a new season comes with its own set of new challenges and Levick is ready to take them all on.
“New kids, exiting seniors, and new captains you sometimes need to step back and see how things will pan out. Let the kids’ just play ball and hopefully you have trained them for whatever may occur that includes winning or losing.” Says Levick.
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Sounds like a good team!!! I’m looking forward to a good season!
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