The kids played tremendously hard. This was a tough one, but we are proud of the kids' effort Coal City played well down the stretch. They earned it.

The kids really stepped it up. We had some people step up and we are proud of how well we played.

I'm happy for the kids. They put a lot of effort into this. We had to work hard for this championship.

I am optimistic that this unified effort by our softball delegation will show Mr. Rogge and the IOC members that almost three months after the vote, we remain committed to getting our sport back on the 2012 program.

I am optimistic that this unified effort by our softball delegation will show Mr. Rogge and the IOC Members that almost three months after the vote, we remain committed to getting our sport back on the 2012 program, just as we've always been dedicated to growing softball globally and keeping it as a world-class sport that projects the Olympic image and ideals -- especially its promotion of women.

Last summer I gave free clinics to kids. I would like to have 20-40 to participate.