Martensville softball coach helping young athletes reach their potential

Renelle Reilly has been coaching for about six years, and says it’s a decision she’s glad she made.

Reilly helps coach the Twin City Angels, a U17 softball team based in Martensville. She said she first became a coach thanks to her daughter, Addysin.

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“She is a little bit shy, so I said, ‘Hey, how about mom coaches?’ Ever since then I have either been a head coach or an assistant coach. She loves it,” Reilly said.

“She loves me yelling at her, on and off the diamond. I think she would rather I be by her side on the bench. It has been really good. I love watching the kids develop their skills and being up there for the ups and the downs, and just being my daughter’s biggest cheerleader is the best part.”

Reilly said she has enjoyed her role as a coach over the years.

“There’s nothing better than seeing that smile when something they have been working all season, they finally master and get that hit, or they are sliding or whatever, and they come in and give you a high five. They sit on the bench and they’ve got that big smile on their face. You can’t ask for anything more,” Reilly said.

“We’ve had some really good, competitive ball players on the team. It’s nice to see them work towards a goal and achieve it by winning the season and being the top team.”

Reilly used to play softball growing up as a catcher. She thanked a few people for helping coach her along the way.

“I had a couple dads that worked with me time and time again, and it made me one heck of a backcatcher. Shout out to those two guys who helped me along the way,” Reilly said.

Now, she’s being recognized as The Green Zone Community Coach of the Month, powered by Kal Tire. The contest allows people to nominate a coach in their community to win a $100 gift card to Source For Sports. You can nominate a coach here.

Her husband, Dallas, nominated her for the award.

“Renelle’s passion for softball shines through in her coaching,” Dallas wrote in his nomination.

“She has a unique ability to connect with young athletes, inspiring them to reach their full potential. Her dedication to the game is evident in her meticulous attention to detail and her unwavering commitment to fostering a positive and supportive team environment. Renelle’s guidance has undoubtedly left a lasting impact on the lives of countless softball players, shaping them into skilled athletes and well-rounded individuals.”

Reilly said it was a shock to be nominated.

“It’s an awesome prize pack, and I’m so grateful I was nominated. If you can be a coach and can volunteer, I think you should, because there’s nothing else like it,” she said.

And she’s excited for the new season of softball, which is set to begin on May 5.

“Bring on the wind and bring on the sunshine so we can dry up those diamonds,” Reilly said.