Berry College softball had a tremendous season in the spring of 2011. They posted a 20-11 season, which is more than a 50% win-to-win ratio. losses, (Berry Athletics) . Although this is a winning season, the team and coaches expect improvements for next season. The only area of ​​improvement that could benefit the team is the complete defense. Complete defense refers to the infield, outfield, and most importantly, the pitchers. Among defenders in the 2011 season they committed 59 errors. Their opponents committed 73. While Berry committed 14 fewer errors than his opponents, this can easily be reduced with additional defensive practice. It is essential to make as few mistakes as possible. In addition to errors, ERAs are critical. ERAs are earned runs allowed. This average determines how effective pitchers are. For people who aren't familiar with softball or baseball terms, there are two types of runs scored; runs earned by the opposing team through base hits and unearned runs from errors and walks. Last year, the two pitchers combined for a 2.97 ERA. This simply means that pitchers on average allowed 2 to 3 runs per game. The ERA of the individual leading pitcher last season in the GSAC, (Great South Atlantic Conference), was 1.92, (www.greatsouth.org). Berry's pitching staff allowed one additional run in each game compared to the GSAC leader. If we can minimize the points scored and make fewer mistakes, we should be able to improve and win more games. To see results in this area of ​​improvement, we as coaches must re-evaluate not only our athletes, but, additionally, our coaching styles. Of course, we all want to tell ourselves that we are great coaches and that it's the athletes who don't follow the directions... middle of paper... who need more practice. Works CitedBerry Season Stats. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.berry.edu/uploadedFiles/Student_Affairs/Athletics/Stats_Central/Softball_Stat_Uploads/teamcume.htm.2011 Softball GSAC. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.greatsouth.org/custompages/softball/2011_stats/lgplyrs.htm.Marzano, R. J., & Brown, J. L. (2009). A manual for the art and science of teaching. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Mayer, R. E. (2010). Applying the science of learning to the teaching of school subjects. In R. J. Marzano (Ed.), On excellence in teaching, (pp. 92-111). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree.McTighe, J. (2010). Understanding through design and education. Define the role of the classroom teacher. In R. J. Marzano (Ed.), On excellence in teaching, (pp. 270-299). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree.