TEAM TOBA SOFTBALL: Coach Profile: Coach Haylee

And last but not least...Coach Haylee! Holy man longest interview ever!

Who is your #1 favorite coach (present or past) and what do you love about them?
I have a couple favorite coaches...

Claude Noel (Winnipeg Jets) - I like him because when I listen to his interviews he makes me laugh - win or lose.

Tony Dungy (Indianapolis Colts) - I like his gentle spirit and desire and commitment to mentoring his players. He reinforces athletes being quality people before being amazing performers.

Sue Enquist (UCLA Bruins Softball) - What a coach! Her grasp on the preparation/ inspiration/ mental part of the game is second to none. I learn soooo much when I hear her speak.

Who is your favorite athlete (past or present)?

Hard to narrow it down, but if I go with softball - hands down it is Lisa Fernandez. She was all around amazing- Amazing pitcher, 3rd baseman, hitter, leader, Ambassador. It was so cool to meet her at the Pan Am Games when my mom and I had the opportunity to host Team USA!

What position did you play as a player?

Utility. Grew up as a pitcher/middle infielder. I learned to catch and play OF in university. But played 1st/3rd most of my life.

As a player, what was one of the best highlights of your career?

As I get older, my fondest memories are of the friendships I made with teammates in Manitoba and BC. Played with some amazing people and had some crazy fun road trips Aside from that, winning NAIA Nationals in 2003 and being top hitter at Canada Games in 2001 were pretty cool.

Note from the Master Blogger: I'm quite certain that above everything else, winning the Provincial Bantam A Championships with the Southwind Rebels in 1998 was the highlight of Coach Haylee's life. Might even be above Hudson.

Besides watching Team Toba destroy the competition at the Canada Games, what are you most excited for while in Sherbrooke this summer?

Hmmm... pretty pumped for the hot, humid weather and no air conditioning in the dorms...cause we all know that's my thing...haha, but seriously now, it OBVIOUSLY has to be the FOOD!!!! Anyone who has been to a CSG knows that the food selection and variety is RIDICULOUS!

What is your favorite quote?

I have many...here is a small selection!

Success is not measured by what you've done, but by who you've become. - R. H. Schuller

If you think small things don't matter, think of the last game you lost by one point. - Unknown

What great thing would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail? - R. H. Schuller

Let all that you do be done in love. - 1 Corinthians 16:14

I want you to be forever strong on the field, so that you will be forever strong off the field. - Larry Gelwix

Where did you attend college or university? What did you study?

Simon Fraser University and Providence University College - M.A. in Psychology

What is your favorite food?

Thai food, Lasagna, Goat Cheese, Milk, Chocolate

What is your favorite tv show?

Ummm...I don't watch TV other than NFL Sunday and the Winnipeg Jets.

What has been one of the highlights of your life so far?

That's an easy one - my son!

Have you been to any other Canada Games and in what capacity?

2001 as an athlete with Coach Niki and Manager Val.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Thrift store shopping, Gardening, Baking, Listening to music, Playing piano, Goldeyes games, and trying to keep up the blogging!!

Note from the Master Blogger: When do you plan to take up the blogging again? It's been awhile...