Just Wanted to Share...

Just wanted to share a nice letter from the dad of one of my students. (Thanks for taking the time to write it.)

I’ve followed girls’ fast pitch softball for many years. My daughter was a pitcher and played for 5 years. Even after my daughter graduated from travel ball, I have remained a huge fan and will attend local tournaments whenever I’m able. I noticed and made a rather interesting observation. I always seem to run into Bill Wozney, one of the premier pitching coaches. Bill is always there observing and supporting his students and talking with their parents. His involvement and enthusiasm tells me that he cares. In speaking to the other parents of pitchers, they basically agree that they have never seen their daughter’s coach attending games.

I see the results of his teaching and coaching. His pitchers realize that he is more than a “see you at your next lesson, but not at your games" coach. The girls seem to appreciate his support and perform with confidence. My daughter was always excited to see Bill at her games. Even today, as a twenty year old college student, she asks me that if I run into Bill at the tournaments, be sure to say hi for her.

If you have a daughter that pitches, ask yourself when was the last time you saw her coach at one of her games. Bet I know the answer.

Michael Ziering

Are Your Pitchers Being Called for Illegal Pitches?

Here's a video of the 2010 interpretation of illegal pitches. What do you think? Are your pitchers being called for these?

Testimonial From Ira Antelis

Isobella Antelis is one of my newer students. Her goal is to pitch in the Olympics and we're going to try to make that happen!

Here's a vote of confidence from her dad:

Bill
Just wanted to say thanks. You are an extraordinary teacher and I am thrilled Isobella has the opportunity to work with someone like yourself who besides an amazing understanding of pitching makes learning so enjoyable for her.
Ira

Glenbrook North gets by OPRF on Newman's shutout

Glenbrook North pitcher Melanie Newman needed a shutout and provided one as the Spartans softball team defeated Oak Park-River Forest 1-0 Wednesday in Northbrook.
Newman struck out two in the complete game victory. Shortstop Lindsay Synek knocked in the winning run for Glenbrook North (4-4, 1-0 Central Suburban League North) with an RBI double. She had a perfect day at the plate as she also collected a single and a walk.

Thanks to the great sports writers at CSL Insider for their outstanding coverage of high school sports in the area.