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'Eddie Kohlhase is a former member of the New Zealand national softball team , called "The Black Socks" and he is the current coach of the Black Sox, beginning his tenure in 2004.
Early life
Kohlase spent his childhood in Auckland and was educated at St Peter's College , which has traditionally been very prominent in the Auckland school boy softball competitions.[1]
Career
Kohlase played many different sports as a youngster, but was especially drawn to the fast-paced nature of softball. He joined the Black Sox in 1983 and played in three international championships. New Zealand won the 1984 event, and was placed second in 1988 and 1992. An injury forced his retirement in 1995, but he quickly moved into coaching, and was appointed assistant national coach in 1998. The New Zealand team won the world championships in 1996 and 2000, and, in Christchurch, in 2004. He was appointed coach of the Black Sox (2004 - present).[2] Kohlase has said; '"Coaching at the elite level in sport is all about having a vision, devising a game plan, picking and moulding players to achieve that plan, and working with other professionals to develop players' full potential."</ref>Airport Times, Issue No 35, October 2004, p. 5.</ref> Samoan softball team coach, Chris Kohlase is Eddie Kohlase's brother.[3]
References
- ^ Rick Maxwell, St Peter's College, Auckland, Simerlocy Press, Auckland, 2008, pp. 7, 23 and 48 (Note 210).
- ^ "Eddie Kohlase: from Customs to Coach", Airport Times, Auckland International Airport Ltd, Issue No 35, October 2004, p. 5.
- ^ Julie Ashe, "Samoan Kohlhase scores in battle of coaching brothers", New Zealand Herald, Monday Feb 7, 2005.