The Ola Stampede wasn’t something I planned. It started with a moment between a father and his daughter.
I had stepped away from coaching years ago. When my daughter Ki’Rah started playing softball, I made the decision to simply be her dad. I wanted to learn her, understand how she responded to coaching, and enjoy watching her grow without always having to be “Coach Dad.”
Then came Draft Day.
As we were leaving the field, Ki’Rah asked me, “Daddy, are you ever going to coach again?”
I told her, “I don’t know, baby.”
Within seconds, one of the organization leaders called and asked if I would step up to coach a new team because more girls had registered than expected.
I looked at Ki’Rah. She looked at me.
And just like that, Coach Dad was back.
That moment became the beginning of the Ola Stampede.
My commitment is bigger than wins and losses. I want these young ladies to learn softball, build confidence, develop discipline, become great teammates, and understand what it means to show up for one another.
To every parent trusting us with your daughter, thank you. We are going to work hard, have fun, grow together, and build something our girls and our community can be proud of.
In order to cause a Stampede, it takes Mustangs running together.