Dear Coach Evans
Now that the season is over this may be a golden opportunity to step back and as they say "smell the roses". You have had a wonderful career, achieved national recognition, and were instrumental in elevating the Texas A&M Softball program and facilities to be competitive nationwide.
There is no better time to turn over the coaching reins as the first step to the future of the program. While most of us have difficulty giving up an important component of our adult life, once done, the general consensus is "why didn't I do this sooner".
Your retirement from coaching our softball team allows ample time to recruit nationally for your replacement and takes the pressure off of R.C. in his role as interim AD. Coach Slocum has always been one of your most ardent supporters. He also can tell you first hand the upside of moving from a high pressure coaching position to a more enjoyable and friendly staff environment.
Also, a new direction in the program gives comfort and hope as a reward for those who generously donated to our wonderful facilities.
While I understand that this season did not go as hoped for and many factors beyond your control occurred, a major rebuilding effort is needed. Such a task will require lots of energy and effort and may take some time to accomplish. As you have in past, your actions can be instrumental to getting the movement started.
We know you take great pride in what you have accomplished during your time at Texas A&M and rightly so. Please consider retiring as coach and accepting a staff position within the athletic department.
An old Aggie and devoted fan of our softball program.
Now that the season is over this may be a golden opportunity to step back and as they say "smell the roses". You have had a wonderful career, achieved national recognition, and were instrumental in elevating the Texas A&M Softball program and facilities to be competitive nationwide.
There is no better time to turn over the coaching reins as the first step to the future of the program. While most of us have difficulty giving up an important component of our adult life, once done, the general consensus is "why didn't I do this sooner".
Your retirement from coaching our softball team allows ample time to recruit nationally for your replacement and takes the pressure off of R.C. in his role as interim AD. Coach Slocum has always been one of your most ardent supporters. He also can tell you first hand the upside of moving from a high pressure coaching position to a more enjoyable and friendly staff environment.
Also, a new direction in the program gives comfort and hope as a reward for those who generously donated to our wonderful facilities.
While I understand that this season did not go as hoped for and many factors beyond your control occurred, a major rebuilding effort is needed. Such a task will require lots of energy and effort and may take some time to accomplish. As you have in past, your actions can be instrumental to getting the movement started.
We know you take great pride in what you have accomplished during your time at Texas A&M and rightly so. Please consider retiring as coach and accepting a staff position within the athletic department.
An old Aggie and devoted fan of our softball program.