HAMPTON, VA — Her starting third baseman broke her arm two weeks before the season began. An outfielder broke her ankle sliding into second two weeks ago. Her pitching staff has of a total of two members, and her first season is off to a 9-23 start.
Those are the negatives. The positives radiate from Hampton softball coach Trena Peel's face, attitude and players.
"People keep saying, 'I feel bad for you. Your first year, you're in a trial by fire,' " said Peel, who responds to such talk with advice received from mentor and legendary UCLA coach Sue Enquist: " 'Keep believing and keep teaching the ones you have.' Just believe, and then we'll get the results."
A rookie head coach, Peel's career to this point has produced plenty of those.
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Saturday, April 9, 2011
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