Interview with Coach Shillings

Coach Chris Shillings
SORSN: Entering the game at pinch runner – Josh. Tell us about that decision, whose idea was it, and what it meant to you and the team to get Josh in the game

Chris: I have been planning on getting him in a ballgame. He has been such a joy to have for our ball club this year. The boys like his enthusiasm for baseball and his constant up beat personality. We will remember it for the rest of our lives as well. And he likes his picture on the internet.

SORSN: What does the playoff picture look like for your team?

Chris: We finished 2nd in the district and will open up with Cosby Monday night. Double elimination tournament with the top 2 teams making the region. We are healthy and eager to bring home a trophy for SOR.

SORSN: Where do you see the baseball program in the future? Any up-and-comers that you are looking forward to having on your team?

Chris: The baseball program would like to thank you Shawn for all your hard work and coverage during this season. I’m really looking forward to getting Jacob Parkison, Thomas Viar, and the other members of the 11-12 year old team. We have some really good little league players coming up.

SORSN: You are losing your vocal leader Steve Stansbury this year. As a coach for both baseball and football, what does it mean for a coach to have someone like Steve on your team? Is he as vocal in class as he is on the field? I imagine an answer from him would be like, “MR. HIRT, THE ANSWER IS C! THREE QUESTIONS DOWN, SEVEN TO GO! GAP CHECK THE STUNT! C