"I had a really great experience with Coach. She honestly helped me get through this season and encouraged me through all of my ups and downs. There were times when the season was hard, but she always pushed me to keep going and reminded me that I was capable of more than I thought. She can definitely be hard on her pitchers, but I never saw it as her being a terrible coach. To me, it always came from wanting the best out of each of them and knowing what they were capable of. She cared about holding people accountable and helping them grow, even when that meant being tough. I also think it is important to recognize that she had her own ups and downs throughout the season, and I do not believe those were completely her fault. From my perspective, a lot of the conflict came from the head coach not allowing her to fully help, coach, or support the team in the way she was capable of. It felt unfair because when we needed her the most, she was put in a position where her voice and coaching were pushed aside. And for the comment about smoking with her players that is 100% NOT TRUE, she never smoked with her players. Whoever said that is trying to keep her from getting any sort of future job and im sorry but it is completely false. Yes she was close with her players but not to the point where it was unprofessional. She was a role model to me. Overall, I’m thankful for the way she supported me, challenged me, and believed in me throughout the season. She made a positive impact on me, and I really appreciate everything she did. "