Friday, April 11, 2008

Players praise Beach for calm attitude, kindness

Even with a 10 run lead, Charlie Beach will still let his pitcher know he's unhappy with her not backing up home plate on a ball hit to the outfield.

But, he'll do it calmly and directly. Entering his 23rd season as the head coach of the Keene State College women's softball team, Charlie Beach has another year of enthusiasm, intelligence and calm leadership to offer his players.

Beach, originally from Rochester, completed his undergraduate degree at the University of New Hampshire in 1967, before earning his Ph D. at Michigan State University in 1978 with a specialization in exercise physiology and kinesiology, the study of body movement.

Beach coaches alongside his wife Deb, who serves as the team's assistant coach.

Deb Beach has been coaching with Charlie since he took over the softball program in 1986.


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