Wake Forest running back Chris Barclay packed plenty of toughness in his 5'10" 180-pound frame. The 2005 ACC Player of The Year was a three-time All-ACC selection and is the Deacs' all-time leading rusher with 4,032 yards. He is also Wake Forest's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns and all-purpose yards. Barclay had 15 career 100-yard rushing games in addition to 3 career 200-yard rushing games. Enjoy one of the Demon Deacons' all-time greats, Chris Barclay, an ACC Icon. [Video Below]
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This can definitely be the case in softball as well. In this article, I’ll discuss some of the biggest mistakes that plenty of softball coaches seem to make time and time again.
Mistake #1: Instructing All Players The EXACT Same
At the youth game, differences in skill sets might not be as distinct. However, trust me, they are there. The easy approach to coaching is running every player through the exact same drills. However, you have different types of players. Some are more speed focused, while others rely on the pop produced by their bat. With this said, coaches should be grouping players by skillsets for practice set-ups. The first half should focus on honing in on strengths and making those as pristine as possible. Then, with the second half of practice, focus on weaknesses. Look at the areas that are holding the player back from being a more complete player.
Mistake #2: Not Being the Coach
Not being the coach? Some of you might raise an eye at this one. With this said, what I’m stressing is the need to be the coach and sometimes this means discipline. I’m not talking about continuously yelling at your players, but rather using your position to train players. Occasionally, you’ll likely confront players that think they know more than the coach. Don’t let a negative attitude disrupt the rest of your team.
Mistake #3: It’s Not All About Winning
We live in a world where winning is sometimes viewed as always being the primary goal. Michael Jordan once said, “I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” Don’t be the coach that creates a culture where players think an “L” is a complete failure and any season that doesn’t end with a trophy is a disappointment. Once you let the culture get away, all of a sudden softball goes from fun to a burden.
Mistake #4: Thinking All Kids Should Fall in Love With the Game
This mistake is mainly applicable to youth coaches. I always say that youth coaches should be more focused on development, as opposed to racking up the trophies. At the same time, you need to understand not every player on a youth team is going to be “all-in” on a particular sport. Don’t take this as an insult. Some kids are just there for the social part. Don’t think that you need to be more disciplined to get them to love the game. For these kids, it might be more about teaching them some life skills instead of perfecting their softball talents.
Mistake #5: I’m the Expert
As a coach, it is your job to teach players and develop their skills. However, don’t be the coach that is never accepting feedback from anyone. Going along with this, you don’t want to be the one that is always coming up with random historical philosophies that will ‘supposedly’ transform your team. At the end of the day, it’s critical to find a happy medium between being strict and having fun. After all, softball is supposed to be fun, right?
At the end of the day, no coach is perfect. We’re all going to make some mistakes. Just don’t keep falling victim to the same one. Just as it should be with your players, learn from your mistakes!
This can definitely be the case in softball as well. In this article, I’ll discuss some of the biggest mistakes that plenty of softball coaches seem to make time and time again.
Mistake #1: Instructing All Players The EXACT Same
At the youth game, differences in skill sets might not be as distinct. However, trust me, they are there. The easy approach to coaching is running every player through the exact same drills. However, you have different types of players. Some are more speed focused, while others rely on the pop produced by their bat. With this said, coaches should be grouping players by skillsets for practice set-ups. The first half should focus on honing in on strengths and making those as pristine as possible. Then, with the second half of practice, focus on weaknesses. Look at the areas that are holding the player back from being a more complete player.
Mistake #2: Not Being the Coach
Not being the coach? Some of you might raise an eye at this one. With this said, what I’m stressing is the need to be the coach and sometimes this means discipline. I’m not talking about continuously yelling at your players, but rather using your position to train players. Occasionally, you’ll likely confront players that think they know more than the coach. Don’t let a negative attitude disrupt the rest of your team.
Mistake #3: It’s Not All About Winning
We live in a world where winning is sometimes viewed as always being the primary goal. Michael Jordan once said, “I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” Don’t be the coach that creates a culture where players think an “L” is a complete failure and any season that doesn’t end with a trophy is a disappointment. Once you let the culture get away, all of a sudden softball goes from fun to a burden.
Mistake #4: Thinking All Kids Should Fall in Love With the Game
This mistake is mainly applicable to youth coaches. I always say that youth coaches should be more focused on development, as opposed to racking up the trophies. At the same time, you need to understand not every player on a youth team is going to be “all-in” on a particular sport. Don’t take this as an insult. Some kids are just there for the social part. Don’t think that you need to be more disciplined to get them to love the game. For these kids, it might be more about teaching them some life skills instead of perfecting their softball talents.
Mistake #5: I’m the Expert
As a coach, it is your job to teach players and develop their skills. However, don’t be the coach that is never accepting feedback from anyone. Going along with this, you don’t want to be the one that is always coming up with random historical philosophies that will ‘supposedly’ transform your team. At the end of the day, it’s critical to find a happy medium between being strict and having fun. After all, softball is supposed to be fun, right?
At the end of the day, no coach is perfect. We’re all going to make some mistakes. Just don’t keep falling victim to the same one. Just as it should be with your players, learn from your mistakes!
Salem, VA (April 30, 2018) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), along with its Softball Coaches & Sports Information Directors Association, announces the 2018 All-Conference Teams, All-Rookie Team, Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year.
Kris Neal, a senior outfielder from Chowan University, has been named CIAA Softball Player of the Year. The Clayton, NC native hit .394 on the season with a league-leading 50 hits. She swiped the third most bags in the league with 17. Neal was named First Team All-CIAA last season, Second Team in 2016, and an All-Rookie selection in 2015.
Shannon Buchanan, a sophomore from Chowan, earns CIAA Softball Pitcher of the Year. Buchanan led the league with 13 wins on the season, including an 8-0 record in CIAA action. She averages 7.8 strikeouts per contest and limits opponents to a 1.91 earned run average.
The Pasadena, MD native, Beth Walker, crushed the ball and her competition on her way to being named CIAA Rookie of the Year. Walker was also named All-CIAA First Team and an All-Rookie selection. Walker hit .382 on the year while being tied for the most home runs in the league with 10. The freshman led the Hawks in home runs and runs batted in while being tied for third in RBI with 40.
Head coach Brian DeWitt earns his second CIAA Coach of the Year honor and first since the 2016 season. DeWitt led the team to a 27-14 overall record and an unblemished 16-0 CIAA record including the program's fourth straight CIAA Northern Division Title.
The Trojans of Virginia State University are recognized for their commitment on the field and in the classroom. Marking a cumulative 3.49 GPA, the team earns this softball season's Highest GPA Award.
2018 All-CIAA First Team
Pitcher
Shannon Buchanan, CU
Outfielder
Kris Neal, CU
Catcher
Lindsey Stigler, CU
Outfielder
Tamiera Sanchez, SAU
First Base
Beth Walker
Outfielder
Maggie Smith, FSU
Second Base
Haley Cooper, CU
Designated Player
Samantha Gibbs, WSSU
Third Base
Brittany Parson
Utility Player
Marley Parker, SAU
Short Stop
Jacqueline Pickering, BSU
2018 All-CIAA Second Team
Pitcher
MaKayla August, SAU
Short Stop
Haley Sessoms, SAU
Catcher
Shi-Cara Goins, FSU
Outfielder
Jasmine Holloman, WSSU
First Base
Jasmine Rios, SAU
Outfielder
Donya Salman, CU
Second Base
Brittany Kline, Shaw
Outfielder
Shenice Harrison, JCSU
Third Base
Akera McPhaul, SAU
Utility Player
Erica Davis, WSSU
2018 CIAA All-Rookie Team
Beth Walker, CU
First Baseman
Annie Brenner, VUU
Outfielder
Nyla Howard, WSSU
Outfielder
Daijja Williams, JCSU
Pitcher/Outfielder
Mechelle Moss, SAU
Pitcher/Utility
Tatyana Mars, JCSU
Pitcher/Utility
Mackenzie Taggart, CU
Outfielder
Destiny Middleton, WSSU
Outfielder
Audrenik Howard, VUU
Outfielder
The CIAA Softball Championship is set to open on Monday, April 30th at 12:00 p.m. The event, held at Moyer Park in Salem, Virginia, is free and open to the public. For more information about CIAA softball, visit www.theciaa.com.
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Coach Credentials
Jerry WeinsteinField Manager of the Wareham Gateman. Former Colorado Rockies Catching Instructor
Jerry Weinstein is an American professional baseball coach. He works for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball.
Weinstein began his coaching career at Sacramento City College. He led the school to 831 wins across 23 seasons, and led the team to the National Junior College Athletic Association championship in 1998.
Weinstein managed the Gulf Coast Expos in 1993. He managed the Geneva Cubs in 1993 and Williamsport Cubs in 1994. After returning to Sacramento City College, he served as director of player development for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2000 and 2001 and then coached for California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) from 2001 through 2005. He left Cal Poly to become the manager of the Modesto Nuts in 2007 and managed them through 2011. The Rockies added Weinstein to their major league staff before the 2012 season.
After the 2013 season, the Rockies reassigned Weinstein, putting him in charge of player development in the minor leagues.
BOWIE, Md. - With little trouble, the No. 1 seeded Shaw University women’s tennis team advanced to the semifinal round of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Championships with a convincing 5-0 win over No. 8 seed Bowie State (3-13) on Thursday afternoon on the campus of Bowie State University.
With the loss, Bowie State’s season ends with an overall record of 3-11 while Shaw improves to 19-2 overall on the season. The Lady Bears wasted no time with a 3-0 lead after doubles competition, earning wins all by the scores of 8-0. Shaw pushed forward, sealing the victory with wins at No. 2 and No. 6 singles, giving Shaw the 5-0 victory.
Sophomore Kionza Allen (Laurel, Md.) dropped her #2 singles match to Shaw’s Carmen Mantecon 6-0, 6-0 while freshman Oladia Menchaca (Landover, Md.) lost 6-0, 6-0 to Helena Fekete at No. 6.
Bulldogs Softball Demolishes Washington Adventist 12-4 and 16-5 in Non-Conference Play
TAKOMA PARK, Md. – On a very cold Spring evening, the Bowie State Bulldog bats were hot, demolishing the Washington Adventist Lady Shock 12-4 and 16-5 in a non-conference doubleheader.
Bowie State (12-15) beat up on Washington Adventist pitching for 25 hits, which included 11 doubles, two doubles and one home run with junior Morgan Powell (Upper Marlboro, Md.) leading the attack with five hits over two games. Seniors Ja’seph Smith and Jacqueline Pickering, both of Bowie, Md. along with junior Jaelyn Belt (Glen Burnie, Md.) tallied four hits each. Senior Nicoleen Ochoa (Madison, Ohio) went the distance in the circle in both games, striking out 19, eight in the nightcap and pulled her season record to 9-9.
Game one started extremely slow for both teams before the Bulldogs plated two in the top of the 3rd inning. Bowie State led 3-0 heading into the bottom of the 4th inning before Washington Adventist scored their first run in the share of the frame.
With the Bulldogs leading 4-2, the Lady Shock tied the game at 4-all in the bottom of the 5th inning to give the home team new life. However, Bowie State exploded for eight runs on five hits in the top of the 6th inning to close out the opening game 12-4.
Bowie State put three on the scoreboard in the top of the 1st inning of game two only to have Washington Adventist (11-6) match that output with a trio of runs of their own in the bottom half of the opening inning.
The Bulldogs added a run in the 2nd inning and another run in the 3rd inning for a 5-3 advantage. The Lady Shock narrowed the deficit to 5-4 but Bowie State doubled up Washington Adventist in the top of the 4th inning to extend the visitors lead 8-4. It only got worse for the Lady Shock as the Bulldogs scored four runs each in innings five and six.
Bowie State should have finished the game in the 5th inning by way of the mercy rule, but the Washington Adventist Lady Shock plated one run in the bottom of the fifth to send the contest into the decisive 6th inning. The Bulldogs pounded out a dozen hits in the nightcap.
The Bulldogs make their final long regular season road trip this weekend, traveling to Murfreesboro, N.C. to face the division leading Chowan Hawks on Sunday (April 22nd) in a doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m.
BOWIE STATE SOFTBALL 2018 Bowie State at Washington Adventist (Game 1) Apr 19, 2018 at Takoma Park, MD
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