New coach for softball

March 17, 2018 1:30 am
<strong>Marty Zier photo</strong> Back row, left to right: Destiny Wright, head coach Kevin White, Evie Smith, Lindsey Simpson, Ella Nelson, Journey Howden, Flora Lister, Portia White, Hazel Moe, Astasia Monahan, Alanna Lago, volunteer coach Jason Nichols and assistant coach Brooke Taylor. Front: Ariah Howard, Chela Scheckel-Mohler, Sofia Garcia and Jessie Nichols. Not pictured: Katy Minnis, Alyssa Johns, Phaedra Osborn and Emma Rodgers.
Marty Zier photo Back row, left to right: Destiny Wright, head coach Kevin White, Evie Smith, Lindsey Simpson, Ella Nelson, Journey Howden, Flora Lister, Portia White, Hazel Moe, Astasia Monahan, Alanna Lago, volunteer coach Jason Nichols and assistant coach Brooke Taylor. Front: Ariah Howard, Chela Scheckel-Mohler, Sofia Garcia and Jessie Nichols. Not pictured: Katy Minnis, Alyssa Johns, Phaedra Osborn and Emma Rodgers.

by Marty Zier

Sports contributor

Lady Viking softball starts fresh in 2018 with a new resident and coach Kevin White delivering a resume full of previous coaching experience spanning 15 years in multiple sports. Orcas living and coaching have dovetailed for White.

“I am enjoying the island life and having a good time learning the island way of doing things. It’s been a blast, totally relaxing,” he said. “I am inheriting a great team – very positive attitude and energized. I have two assistants who know the team well: Brooke Taylor and Jason Nichols.”

With a large group of returning players, a great turnout and the tremendous experience of his assistants, White can focus on elevating the team to the next level.

“My goal is to build the program,” White said. “Initially I am developing new plays, new philosophies and implementing new drills to keep the excitement going with the 18 girls on the team.”