This year, because of the construction on one side of the stadium, the home bench has been flipped to the other side that typically holds the visitors and their fans. One side effect that I hadn't foreseen is that many of the parents of the players gravitate to that side of the stadium. As a result, some of the parents sat near or around us during the tournament.
I got a chance to talk about their kids and the program with them. I won't get into specifics about recruiting, because that might cross the line into their privacy, but I think I can in generalities.
I asked if it was true that the pitcher coming in next year, Ryleigh White from New Jersey, really plays her club softball on a California team. Yes, indeed she flies cross-country to participate in club softball. [Wow]. The parent went on to say that there are several non-Californians who do that as well since CA club softball is very, very competitive.
[Well I typed up 2 tidbits on recruiting but decided it was probably inappropriate - and deleted them. Not trying to be coy, but trying to keep their identities private.]
One parent said that the players "love, love, love" Steve Singleton, the new hitting coach.
Can I say that I "love, love, love" the new hitting coach as well?
Geez, Elish is turning into Samantha Show++
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