Adding lights so they could play evening games would help too? You know, like most teams have?She was definitely and up and coming coach, who also understood how to develop pitchers, which is key to turning around a program. Iowa State fans would support Softball I bet if it started winning. This was a big loss IMO, but maybe JP will find another.
It's probably her ONE TRUE DREAM in life to coach there. Who can complain about this?
Adding lights so they could play evening games would help too? You know, like most teams have?
I think she was doing well, I'm sorry she left because she seemed to have the team improving, from what you'd read. That being said after FB, MBB, WBB, VB, and wrestling it's really hardtop get much fan support generated. I really don't know what it will take to drive attendance in the other sports winning would help but I still think it's an uphill battle to get people to come.
You mean that soccer program that was the first school out of the NCAA tournament field last year and returns a good chunk of that roster? Pretty strong season last year to want a coaching change but since you follow closely, I am sure you know thatAnd with how much attention JP gives track and cross country, which draw zero attention unless they do something productive, it would be nice if he'd try and do something productive with our soccer and softball programs.
You mean that soccer program that was the first school out of the NCAA tournament field last year and returns a good chunk of that roster? Pretty strong season last year to want a coaching change but since you follow closely, I am sure you know that
I misunderstood you, I apologize. I totally agree with your insights. Bummed about Jamie leaving, did Randy leave because he knew she was leaving or because he really wanted to be home more?
****.Afte just one year as head coach, Jamie Trachsel is being announced as the new head coach at the University of Minnesota. She is a Minnesota native and went to school at St. Cloud State. For those of us who follow softball, this one hurts a little. There was some promise after improving parts of the program. Will be interesting to see who JP can bring in now.
Well, he has his chance now...Jamie Pinkerton is a former assistant for Iowa State softball. He went to the postseason as the head coach for Arkansas and I believe was also an assistant for Team USA softball before coming to Iowa State as an assistant. More than qualified to be the head coach at Iowa State University but was never given the chance. Then he decided to START UP a program for the first time at Montana University and in year 3, they made the NCAA Softball Tournament.
I'm not asking for a coaching change - I'm saying our Athletic Department pays little attention to these programs.
Minatta wouldn't even be our coach had it not been for unfortunate circumstances for the previous coach. Minatta, in my opinion, could've had this position much earlier than 2013, but instead we decided to hire the young up and comer, Dillinger, who proved to be a disaster.
Jamie Pinkerton is a former assistant for Iowa State softball. He went to the postseason as the head coach for Arkansas and I believe was also an assistant for Team USA softball before coming to Iowa State as an assistant. More than qualified to be the head coach at Iowa State University but was never given the chance. Then he decided to START UP a program for the first time at Montana University and in year 3, they made the NCAA Softball Tournament.
Randy Schneider gets 0 credit for his efforts this year. Anyone who paid attention to Iowa State softball realizes they won a lot of games because of their base running. He was the base running coach and hitting coach and, while most head coaches in college softball occupy third base, he was the third base coach. However, sounds like he isn't going to be given the opportunity to be a HC either because he was taken off the coaches roster on our website a week ago.