THEY RE-APPOINTED COACH DAY!! I AM ABSOLUTELY THRILLED THAT JUSTICE PREVAILED FOR OUR TEAM AND WE ARE READY TO GET BACK ON THE FIELD WITH OUR LEADER. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SIGNED TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN BECAUSE YOU ARE THE REASON WE WON!!!
April 5, 2017
Final supporters
We, the Johnston High School Girls Softball team, are writing and filing this petition in hope that our school committee will reconsider their vote which took place on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at which time the committee voted to not re-appoint our Johnston High School Girls Softball Coach, Mr. Steven Day.
We are not sure how many of you have ever met Coach Day, or have had the pleasure of witnessing how well he works with all of us, the players, on the team. Although we may not always agree with the coaching decisions made on the field, we do all agree that Coach Day is dedicated and committed to our team and cares about all our players. Coach Day treats us like family ad is always willing to put in extra time and effort to ensure the success of the TEAM, and the betterment of all players. Coach Day's commitment to the success and future of our program is clear as he can often be found providing new drill plans and ideas to the Ferri Middle School Girls Softball coach, Mario Nasisi. He helps to build upon the foundation by introducing new drills to Mr. Nasisi in order for him to bring them forward to his team. Although Coach Day does not get compensated for providing this, he knows that a successful high school program begins at the middle school.
Our JHS Girls Softball Team has had success under Coach Day's leadership. Our team has reached the playoffs the past 2 seasons and we were all looking forward to another successful year under his leadership. We all strongly believe that changing our coach at this time will have a detrimental effect on the team and the future of Johnston's softball program. In addition, a change in our coach could impact the future of some of our team members that are looking to play in college. The school committee's decision will affect our future.
Coach Day has demonstrated his commitment to the program and more importantly to all of the players of our team. In addition, Coach Day has demonstrated his knowledge for the game which has translated to our success on the field. Please help to spread the word and get our coach back! We can make a difference, and our team will not rest until Coach Day is back on the field where he belongs. This town is all about Panther Pride, and that is not letting a fellow Panther down when he needs it the most. Thank you for your support and please spread the word!
-JHS Girls Softball
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
February 16, 2017
40 Comments
My involvement with Steve is through the eyes of a softball umpire. Steve is a consummate coach and does not deserve this. His forced departure is a loss to the players and fans. Other coaches could learn from Steve. This is wrong.
From my experience coaching against Steve he has done an excellent job with the girls on the softball team. I see no reason why he should not be hired back! He works hard with them, seems very positive, and always has good sportsmanship. In my opinion all the qualities you should look for in a coach.
As a parent of a daughter who is now playing on a Division II college softball team, I believe the first one in 8 years from Johnston High School, speaks for itself!
As a member of the RI Aftershock travel softball program, I can confirm that Coach Day is not only dedicated and passionate to the teams he coaches, but also one of the most knowledgeable coaches I've come across in my 11 years' experience in softball. Letting him go would be a disservice to the Johnston team and community.
Coach Steve is a great coach. He has taught me so much, not just in the game of softball but in life too. He has taught me to never get down on myself and to stay strong no matter what happens in life. He is always there for me when I need somebody. Being on his travel team for a few years now he has become a fatherly figure and I am beyond glad I decided to join his team.
Coach Steve is the best and most sincere coach any softball player could have. If he see's potential and effort in a player he will put in the work necessary to help them reach and surpass their goal. If it weren't for him believing in my talent and pushing me to be the best player I could be, I don't think that I would've even made it on a college team. He genuinely cares about his team and any player would be lucky to coached by Steven Day.
It's a shame when personal agendas and politics take precedent and shadow what a great coach Steve really is. His players and many in the Johnston community respect the job he's done. That in itself should speak volumes.
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THEY RE-APPOINTED COACH DAY!! I AM ABSOLUTELY THRILLED THAT JUSTICE PREVAILED FOR OUR TEAM AND WE ARE READY TO GET BACK ON THE FIELD WITH OUR LEADER. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SIGNED TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN BECAUSE YOU ARE THE REASON WE WON!!!
April 5, 2017
Final supporters
We, the Johnston High School Girls Softball team, are writing and filing this petition in hope that our school committee will reconsider their vote which took place on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at which time the committee voted to not re-appoint our Johnston High School Girls Softball Coach, Mr. Steven Day.
We are not sure how many of you have ever met Coach Day, or have had the pleasure of witnessing how well he works with all of us, the players, on the team. Although we may not always agree with the coaching decisions made on the field, we do all agree that Coach Day is dedicated and committed to our team and cares about all our players. Coach Day treats us like family ad is always willing to put in extra time and effort to ensure the success of the TEAM, and the betterment of all players. Coach Day's commitment to the success and future of our program is clear as he can often be found providing new drill plans and ideas to the Ferri Middle School Girls Softball coach, Mario Nasisi. He helps to build upon the foundation by introducing new drills to Mr. Nasisi in order for him to bring them forward to his team. Although Coach Day does not get compensated for providing this, he knows that a successful high school program begins at the middle school.
Our JHS Girls Softball Team has had success under Coach Day's leadership. Our team has reached the playoffs the past 2 seasons and we were all looking forward to another successful year under his leadership. We all strongly believe that changing our coach at this time will have a detrimental effect on the team and the future of Johnston's softball program. In addition, a change in our coach could impact the future of some of our team members that are looking to play in college. The school committee's decision will affect our future.
Coach Day has demonstrated his commitment to the program and more importantly to all of the players of our team. In addition, Coach Day has demonstrated his knowledge for the game which has translated to our success on the field. Please help to spread the word and get our coach back! We can make a difference, and our team will not rest until Coach Day is back on the field where he belongs. This town is all about Panther Pride, and that is not letting a fellow Panther down when he needs it the most. Thank you for your support and please spread the word!
-JHS Girls Softball
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
February 16, 2017
40 Comments
Steve has run an ASA fast pitch travel organization for the past several years, in that time, I have never received a parental complaint regarding his treatment of his players, or their playing time. I also have never received any complaints from umpires that officiate his team's games.
My involvement with Steve is through the eyes of a softball umpire. Steve is a consummate coach and does not deserve this. His forced departure is a loss to the players and fans. Other coaches could learn from Steve. This is wrong.
From my experience coaching against Steve he has done an excellent job with the girls on the softball team. I see no reason why he should not be hired back! He works hard with them, seems very positive, and always has good sportsmanship. In my opinion all the qualities you should look for in a coach.
As a parent of a daughter who is now playing on a Division II college softball team, I believe the first one in 8 years from Johnston High School, speaks for itself!
As a member of the RI Aftershock travel softball program, I can confirm that Coach Day is not only dedicated and passionate to the teams he coaches, but also one of the most knowledgeable coaches I've come across in my 11 years' experience in softball. Letting him go would be a disservice to the Johnston team and community.
Coach Steve is a great coach. He has taught me so much, not just in the game of softball but in life too. He has taught me to never get down on myself and to stay strong no matter what happens in life. He is always there for me when I need somebody. Being on his travel team for a few years now he has become a fatherly figure and I am beyond glad I decided to join his team.
Coach Steve is the best and most sincere coach any softball player could have. If he see's potential and effort in a player he will put in the work necessary to help them reach and surpass their goal. If it weren't for him believing in my talent and pushing me to be the best player I could be, I don't think that I would've even made it on a college team. He genuinely cares about his team and any player would be lucky to coached by Steven Day.
It's a shame when personal agendas and politics take precedent and shadow what a great coach Steve really is. His players and many in the Johnston community respect the job he's done. That in itself should speak volumes.
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Steve has run an ASA fast pitch travel organization for the past several years, in that time, I have never received a parental complaint regarding his treatment of his players, or their playing time. I also have never received any complaints from umpires that officiate his team's games.