"I love JMU. While that decision was due to the ongoing concerns of the pandemic, it also affords LaPorte the luxury of staying close to her family and watching her infant daughter grow. "We walk in the hotel, there's Women's College World Series banners everywhere. Yes, this was a big week for her and her Sooners. When I pick at you about your love life or your family or school or whatever it is, thats not me trying to be in your business more than you want me. "Being able to handle the opposing team's fans, we actually thrive from it instead of being intimated.". Spontaneous J-M-U chants broke out as the bus approached and players got off. On Monday, April 25, she was named Colonial Athletic Association player of the week. Gasso hopes she is doing everything she can to respond. The Cowgirls coach has a 24-7 open-door policy. "For my son and my daughter to be able to grow up with their cousins and their grandparents, it means everything. Jenni Carlson: Jenni can be reached at 405-475-4125 or jcarlson@oklahoman.com. "My family is three hours away, in the Northern Neck. As many have fixated on whats been happening inside the lines at Marita Hynes Field during the Bedlam series, many in the college softball world are focusing on whats happening in the hearts and minds of players across the country. Several hundred fans showed up to celebrate the teams historic achievement in Oklahoma City. Mickey Perry. LaPorte grew up in Northumberland County and her husband, Josh, is a Shenandoah Valley native from Staunton. They need professional help. She served an assistant coach for five years and was It's not just about getting here. Frankly, their mental health challenges can be exacerbated because they are athletes. Other resources include: The Crisis Text Line provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day. However, the Jed Foundation, a national nonprofit working to prevent suicides and improve emotional health of young people, indicates the challenges of mental health have grown steadily among college students during the past five years. Get our top 10 stories from the past week delivered every Saturday morning. Will the three-time Colonial Athletic Association coach of the year be courted by a school from a major conference, as Dean was? Anybody up at-bat can get the job done. Last season, she was part of the Dukes magical run to the Womens College World Series, catching for breakout star Odicci Alexander, but this season, Bernett was having her own breakout. Seeing your roommate has washed the dishes. Among the sports figures and entities tweeting about the team: the Washington Football Team, Ron Rivera, the Seattle Mariners, the Washington Nationals, Major League Baseball and Elliott Sadler. Do they need help? Are they getting help?, Theres just a lot of questions that I have.. "NCAA cancels remaining winter and spring championships", "JMU Softball beats Tennessee 3-1; Advances to Regional Final", "JMU Downs Liberty To Win Knoxville Regional", "OKC BOUND! Our facilities are better than a lot of Power Five facilities, LaPorte said. James Madison softball head coach Loren LaPorte and the senior members of the team thank fans in Harrisonburg Tuesday during a ceremony welcoming them Gajewski strives for that, too. appreciated. Published Because I can tell you, the atmosphere was intense," LaPorte said with a laugh. JMU coach Loren LaPorte gives a player a hug after the team beat Missouri on Sunday to win an NCAA super regional. By WHSV Newsroom. It will create a bigger fan baseboth locally and across the nation. Like Gasso, Gajewski asked one of the athletic departments psychologists to speak to his team recently. It was fun to watch them have fun, not related to softball. LaPorte did her best to keep the players in a positive frame of mind during the long weeks and months that followed. Alexander was named to this seasons USA Softball Top 50 Watch List and Softball Americas Top 100. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. I think the girls are kind of in awe," JMU coach Loren LaPorte said Monday night in a phone interview. They have fun winning they love to win but it was fun to see them having fun in another space. Last weekend, Gasso asked the players to write letters to their parents and guardians, expressing what those adults mean to them. STANFORD, CA - MARCH 3:A bouquet of flowers lies at the base of a flagpole outside Maloney Field at Laird Q. Cagan Stadium where at Stanford University soccer players practiced in Stanford, Calif., on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Less than 24 hours before her teams biggest series of the season began, Patty Gasso retreated to a quiet room at her house and clicked open a Zoom link. Softball That might be something a coach cant provide, but a coach can intervene if they know how. Virginia Techs Pete DAmour had the Hokies one victory away from the WCWS this spring. Crisis Text Linealso provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741. Despite being a varsity program for fewer than 20 years, JMU Softball left no doubt that its one of the best in the nation. Bernett is the third Division-I female athlete to commit suicide in less than two months. Then came Wisconsin runner Sarah Shulze on April 13. Dean left JMU in the summer of 2017 to take the reins at Auburn. She led the Sooners in an activity where they split into small groups and shared how they were feeling. Wake up. Eat lunch. LaPorte was named the interim head coach for the 2018 season, then was rewarded with the permanent role. Were super blessed to be able to be part of this, star slugger Kate Gordon said. Call (800) 950-NAMI (6264), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email info@nami.org. CNNs David Close contributed to this report. It was so cool watching them inspire so many people. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Like Gasso, Gajewski asked one of the athletic departments psychologists to speak to his team recently. In the CAA tournament, the Dukes beat Delaware for their sixth conference title and were rewarded with the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA softball tournament. 5 Oklahoma State vs. Georgia, 2:30 p.m. No. She believes the upperclassmen have a responsibility to instill core values in the younger players. Were not alone, OSU outfielder Chyenne Factor said. It was definitely a lot to go through, Jubas said. Use the 'Report' link on LaPorte said JMU also provides the Dukes with everything they need to make James Madison a dynastic powerhouse. After suffering a torn hamstring on March 12, Alexander did not play again until April 17. Its just screaming for help.. Error! 'Close your eyes and swing'. After punching their ticket to the Women's College World Series (WCWS) for the first time, the James Madison Dukes advanced to the WCWS semifinals after beating #1 Oklahoma 43 in eight innings[6] and #5 Oklahoma State 21[7] in the first and second rounds of the tournament. Oklahomas Patty Gasso, who topped JMU last week to earn a spot in the Womens College World Series championship series, makes more than $1 million a year. Keep it Clean. Theyre playing games, and theyre laughing, and theyre laughing so loud securitys coming up to the room, Gasso said. 10 Florida State vs. No. We have a lot of great pitchers on this staff, and we have a ton of strong hitters in the lineup to keep us in the game.. 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JMU and Georgia are the only unseeded teams in this year's Women's College World Series field. Connecting with his players is one of the things he loves most about coaching, so he is always picking at them, as he calls it. How you handle things is going to be based on what happens next.. It's a mixture of emotions that many in the JMU community and across the city of Harrisonburg, Virginia have experienced since the death of Lauren Bernett. It made me sit back and appreciate just being able to play. The Dukes will face No. Last weekend, Gasso asked the players to write letters to their parents and guardians, expressing what those adults mean to them. Go to practice. The James Madison softball team has canceled the rest of its season after sophomore catcher Lauren Bernetts death. For her part, LaPorte said this week shes not trying to use JMU as a stepping stone to a job at a high-major conference school, and that her Virginia roots run deep. At a time college softball has more parity than ever, it also has a favorite as clear as crystal, suicide of James Madison catcher Lauren Bernett, Wisconsin runner Sarah Shulze on April 13, Racing for foul balls? "I think we're in a pretty good place," coach John Szefc said. It also features a team from Harrisonburg that has advanced to college softball's grandest stage for the first time. It was something our team and us as a staff had never experienced, but we had to go with it, LaPorte recalled. 11:56 PM EDT, Tue May 3, 2022. We will do whatever it takes to win. When I pick at you about your love life or your family or school or whatever it is, thats not me trying to be in your business more than you want me. After the two-week layoff, they swept all four games of their own tournament, beating Stony Brook and Rhode Island twice. First was Stanford soccer goalie Katie Meyer on March 1. Odicci Alexanders diving play at the plate was the No. It was moderated by folks from the psychological resources office in the athletic department. Smack. And its just over and over and over and over again, Gasso said. Please subscribe to keep reading. Morgan will be 22 forever. We wouldnt be where we are without you, head coach Loren LaPorte told the fans. But as she listened to her players talk during Christensens session with them, Gasso had a realization. 0:29. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. 1 seed OU in WCWS", "JMU wins another WCWS shocker, stuns Okla. St", "NFCA | National Fastpitch Coaches Association", "2021 NCAA Pitcher Of The Year: Odicci Alexander", "College softball: JMU's historic run captures 2021 NFCA DI national coaching staff of the year honors | NCAA.com", "JMU Staff Named NFCA Northeast Coaching Staff of the Year", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=James_Madison_Dukes_softball&oldid=1142701329, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, NFCA Division I National Coaching Staff of the Year (2021), NFCA Northeast Coaching Staff of the Year (2021), This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 22:38. Bernett was 20 years old. Were gritty, said Newton, whose older sister Taylor played for the Dukes as an outfielder from 2014-17. JMU scored once in the bottom of the first. But he doesnt wait for players to reach out to him. And we have to work in order to compete with the Power Fives.". She had dreams of becoming a veterinarian, and was trusted by animals in the same way she was trusted by the people in her life. The coaching staff said Lauren had a huge heart and a trusting soul. I want to know, when things dont look right, what does that look like?. As a player, you dont really know the game in and out, LaPorte explained. Its kind of like the game sometimes. We wouldnt be where we are without you, head coach Loren LaPorte told the fans. HARRISONBURG, Va.Its not a stretch to say the JMU Softball program captured the hearts and attention of sports fansand non-sports fans alikeacross the nation during the past several days. JMU went 3-0 to win the Knoxville Regional, beating Liberty and No. And its just over and over and over and over again, Gasso said. Its sad because its become quite normal. As difficult as the past year has been, Jubas is just relieved to be playing games again. She died April 25 and the Western District Medical Examiners Office in Virginia told CNN Tuesday she died by suicide. Purple-and-gold-clad fanssome of whom waited nearly two hours on an 88-degree afternoonlined up to greet the student-athletes and coaches. Again. HARRISONBURG, Va. James Madison softball will welcome four transfers this year, Head Coach Loren LaPorte announced Thursday. Both were athletes at Roanoke College. Building meaningful relationships with players has been a key element to LaPortes success as a coach. We absolutely love yall.. Factor finds time to simply sit on her couch and decompress for a while every day during the season. The Dukes have been to the NCAA Division I softball tournament ni It was a party atmosphere; music was thumping and giveaways included posters, pom-poms, decals and streamers. SPORTS NEWSLETTER: Sign up now for daily updates sent to your inbox, SEASON CANCELED: JMU softball team cancels remainder of season following Lauren Bernett's death, Ive been shaken, the OU softball coach said. 1 overall seed Oklahoma on Thursday in Oklahoma City. Bourne said campus wide, the school is working to capitalize on the exposure that has come from national television coverage of this springs postseason runs by the softball, lacrosse and football teams. Loren LaPorte, formerly Loren Messick, completed her 10th year with the softball team at James Madison University and sixth year as head coach in 2023. He signed a five-year deal upon his hiring in 2018 with a base salary that averages out to $150,000 per year. So they just turned another gear and we were able to get it done.". Some student-athletes came out to support their peers, including a handful of football Dukes. JMU brought in $3,637,197 in revenue from its mens basketball program while paying out $3,637,197 in expenses. On the positive side, this means the program didnt lose any money - and thats not something every college sports program can claim. The head coach and 3 assistant coaches train and lead the 33 players of the JMU womens basketball team. The James Madison Dukes softball team represents James Madison University in NCAA Division I college softball. Dubbed "Coaches + Mental Health: Creating Mentally Well Spaces in College Athletics," the webinar Wednesday evening was hosted by OU. The past few months havent been all negative. She hit .778 and drove in seven runs during the three-game set. Fly high Lauren, your JMU Softball family will forever love you.. They require an intervention. Offensively, were pretty strong one through nine, LaPorte said. A Warner Bros. Look at video. Google searches for James Madison University increased more than 1,000% from May 31 to June 6. She allowed two runs in four-plus innings. Go to a night class or work on homework. JMU currently lists capacity at the softball stadium at 625. It was fun to watch them have fun, not related to softball. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). LaPorte and JMU have renegotiated and extended her contract twice since she took over for Dean in 2017 on a one-year deal. The team was in Jacksonville, Florida last March when LaPorte received word the weekend games were canceled. Generally cloudy. Our pitchers are going to be fresh, so were not going to need to use as many.. person will not be tolerated. Less than 24 hours before her teams biggest series of the season began, Patty Gasso retreated to a quiet room at her house and clicked open a Zoom link. Everybody knows that my family is here. When you look at hosting, at least at where things are at this day and time on a national scale, we have to at least consider the lighting component. But a COVID-19 breakout forced them to withdraw from the Liberty Tournament the following weekend. "We've had a lot of talented teams [at JMU], but I think overall it takes more than talent to get to this point," LaPorte said. Of the 18 head coaches at JMU, 6 are leaders of mens teams and 12 lead womens teams. The average salary of the mens team head coaches is $281,312, while the head coaches of womens team make, on average, $102,398 per year. James Madison University said it will cancel the remainder of its softball season as the death of student athlete Lauren Bernett was ruled a suicide. We'll send you email alerts as news happens. Text HOME to 741741. SUMMARY: After making history in the Womens College World Series, the Dukes returned to campus as heroes and JMU legends. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. James Madison athletic director Jeff Bourne addresses softball fans during a celebration welcoming the softball team home earlier this week from the Womens College World Series. But (Mickey) taught me the strategy, what happens in this situation, a pitchers patterns, little stuff you dont think of as a player. I hope it inspires more people to come to the university.". OU second baseman Tiare Jennings goes for long drives with her windows down and her music up. Gasso hopes she is doing everything she can to respond. SEASON CANCELED:JMU softball team cancels remainder of season Institutions like ours are all going to do what they can to keep their coaches. Josh, he's from Staunton. Herzig is in her 10th season with the JMU softball program. The Dukes had gone to four-straight NCAA tournaments and, just a year prior, had hosted a Super Regional. HARRISONBURG, Va. The final games of the 2022 James Madison softball season have been canceled, following the recent passing of sophomore catcher Lauren Bernett on Monday, April 25. Now that James Madisons historic run to the Womens College World Series is over, fans of JMU and softball at large cant help but speculate whats next for Dukes coach Loren LaPorte. JMU sophomore Lauren Bernett, a catcher with the softball team and part of the Women's College World Series last year, has died. Please meet.Harper Lyle LaPorte9/10/207.2 pounds19.5 inchesBorn at 6:55pm pic.twitter.com/Rm4AYwKnS0. Their mental health is poor, and their outlook is bleak. But as she listened to her players talk during Christensens session with them, Gasso had a realization. It is extremely heartbreaking and alarming to see whats going on throughout the country, she said. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. You can cancel at any time. Connecting with his players is one of the things he loves most about coaching, so he is always picking at them, as he calls it. Go to class. This year's Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City features UCLA, Oklahoma and five other programs that have been there before. JMU has won six CAA championships, including back-to-back Championships in 2016 and 2017. Local weather delivered each morning to your inbox. The Cowgirls coach has a 24-7 open-door policy. For crisis support in Spanish, call 1-888-628-9454. All Rights Reserved. Savannah Reger | The Breeze Whiff. But sometimes players get to the point where even that doesnt move the needle. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. The teams run to the Womens College World Series national semifinals will forever be etched into institutional lore. Weve got to find better ways to do things.. How Oklahoma State softball has upped its competitiveness. Her huge heart showed grace and kindness to everyone she ever met. Tennessee, Missouri, Alabama, Wake Forest, South Carolina, Clemson and West Virginia were also in the mix when it came to the youngster. Seeing your roommate has washed the dishes. OPINION: Morgan will be 22 forever. JMU fourth-year head coach Loren LaPorte (center), shown celebrating with her team after Sunday's win over Missouri, is a Roanoke College graduate and a former Roanoke, Radford and JMU assistant. The James Madison softball team is the first Virginia team to make the Women's College World Series in 13 years. Loren LaPorte, formerly Loren Messick, completed her 10thyear with the softball team at James Madison University and sixthyear as head coach in 2023. Slight chance of a shower throughout the evening. Theyre playing games, and theyre laughing, and theyre laughing so loud securitys coming up to the room, Gasso said. She hit .778 and drove in seven runs during the three-game set. James Madison University head softball coach Loren LaPorte is becoming accustomed to change. Among the handmade signs on display were Thank You Dukes, You Go Girls!, Proud & True: We Are the Dukes of JMU and We Love You JMU Softball.. WebJMU fourth-year head coach Loren LaPorte (center), shown celebrating with her team after Sunday's win over Missouri, is a Roanoke College graduate and a former Roanoke, Dubbed "Coaches + Mental Health: Creating Mentally Well Spaces in College Athletics," the webinar Wednesday evening was hosted by OU. She was mature beyond her years and always put others before herself, wanting everyone around her to be happy. We will have those discussions, JMU athletic director Jeff Bourne said. WebSara Jubas gave JMU the lead with a three-run home run in the top of the 3rd inning, and the Sooners answered with a three-run shot in the bottom of the inning. No subscription is required to sign up for News-Record newsletters. We have to hope everyone in athletics is. LaPorte is a Roanoke College graduate. There was a problem saving your notification. The pressures they face present distinct challenges, experts say. Thousand Oaks High School Softball Coach and Athletic Director. As much as theyre trying to do all the right things, as coaches, we think we are, too, by, This is how you win.. Smack. that is degrading to another person. Get the most important Softball stories delivered straight to your inbox. Really sad, OSU coach Kenny Gajewski said earlier this week as tears welled in his eyes. Virginias Joanna Hardin, who is 81-144 after five years with the Cavaliers, is paid a base salary of $96,542. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Its just screaming for help.. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline any time day or night at (800) 273-TALK (8255). I dont call them an underdog, but everyone else does. Football head coach Curt Cignetti, deans, administrators and Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed were among the dignitaries in the crowd. At the end of the day, you want to look back and have no regrets.. Beyond coaches salaries, there are plans in the works at JMU to further boost the softball program. Then, Bernett. "Our team doesn't get to do that a whole lot," LaPorte said. LaPorte acknowledged the impact the cancellation may have on graduating students whose careers have come to an abrupt conclusion, vowing the university will ensure theyre also honored for their contributions to JMU as student athletes. The JMU head softball coach said the decision to end the season was a difficult one that wasn't made lightly. Along the way, they racked up more firsts: JMU became the first school not from a Power Five conference to reach the Womens College World Series since Louisiana achieved the feat in 2014. Sometimes, I feel like I cant breathe.. I think they get frustrated early, he said. LaPorte was known as Loren Messick when she played shortstop for Roanoke College. 1 play on ESPNs SportsCenter Top 10. Its sad because its become quite normal. It has served them well during a year that has forced everyone to live for the moment and not look too far ahead. Yes, this was a big week for her and her Sooners. Maybe. On July 31, 2012, LaPorte was announced as an assistant coach of the James Madison softball program. Gary Walin. Ive been able to spend that newborn time with her that I missed a little bit with my son.. 540-568-7979. Rebecca Muh, Grace Newell, Brittany Hook and Avery Pinder will join the Dukes on the field in the 2023 season. Last season, Bernett and her teammates shined when they made national headlines with the Dukes unexpected, first-ever run to the Womens College World Series national semifinals. 8 overall seed Missouri in the Columbia Super Regional. accounts, the history behind an article. Be Truthful. Purple ribbons were worn by not only teams, but also coaches and umpires in Tennessee softball s 7-2 win over Liberty on Wednesday. I think these student-athletes are pushed and pressed, Gasso said, and they have a lot of plates that are spinning and are trying to balance everything.. It is the first time since 2012 that any unseeded teams have reached Oklahoma City. It was during the bus ride home that the CAA officially ended the season. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. If you are trying to host tournaments, then you have to look at the potential to add not just to your permanent facility, but then you have to think about what additional rental bleachers and things would need to look like.. Mike Dagan, who led the Newbury Park High softball team to the 2018 CIF-Southern Section Division 2 championship, died of COVID-19 complications on Friday. JMU concludes its season at 21-21 overall and 10-5 in conference play, the statement said. Virginia Tech wide receiver Dallan Wright entered the transfer portal Thursday and became the fifth player to leave the program since the conc. Thank you so much, JMU Nation. LaPorte, JMU President Jonathan R. Alger, Following Bernetts death, five games were canceled, including a doubleheader at Longwood University and a weekend series with Delaware, according to the statement. There was an error processing your request. Her smile and laugh were radiant - lighting up every room, bullpen or dugout she walked into and making everyone around her instantly smile. After serving as a Roanoke assistant, LaPorte was hired by then-Radford coach Mickey Dean in 2009 to be an assistant with the Highlanders. Thats the sad part.. When Dean left Radford to become JMUs coach in the summer of 2012, he brought LaPorte with him. "They're going to be really excited about that.". Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. This week has also reminded us of the incredible generosity inside the softball community. That made Gasso think about the daily routine of her players. What could I do for that coach? With four of the top nine ranked teams in CIF-Southern Section Division 2, three of which are ranked in the top 8 in the state by Cal-Hi Sports, the local high school Additionally, JMU is evaluating potential improvements to Veterans Memorial Park, including enhanced lighting and additional seating, which could make it easier for the Dukes to host Regional and Super Regional games in the future. Boseman and Bermudez joined the Dukes in 2020. High 56F. We talk to the girls all the time about being able to handle change and adversity, explained LaPorte, now in her fourth season running the Dukes program. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism 2 UCLA, 9:30 p.m. Mark Berman covers Virginia Tech mens basketball and many other teams at the university. You have permission to edit this article. Virginia Tech-turned-Oklahoma State ace Carrie Eberle took the loss Friday. Look at video. Bernett, 20, played a major role in the 2021 Womens College World Series. Trevor Richardson met with the Cowgirls earlier this week after they returned from a road trip at Florida State. They have fun winning they love to win but it was fun to see them having fun in another space. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.. Mostly cloudy skies. I think its just finding joy in the small, little things, OSU ace Kelly Maxwell said. The remaining game cancellations included a contest against Virginia Tuesday and a three-game league series against Elon May 6 and 7. As many have fixated on whats been happening inside the lines at Marita Hynes Field during the Bedlam series, many in the college softball world are focusing on whats happening in the hearts and minds of players across the country.
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