From Trussville Tribune staff reports
PINSON — The Pinson Valley Indians softball team made it farther than it ever has before in the state playoffs in 2017, but according to our sources head coach Laurin Watts has been relieved of her duties.
Laurin Watts
The Indians finished the season 23-24-1, but finished their season just one win away from a trip to the state softball tournament in Montgomery. Pinson Valley lost to Walker twice in the regional tournament.
In her three years, Pinson Valley won two area titles.
Prior to coming to Pinson Valley, Watts was a member of the Hoover softball staff, and is a graduate of Adelphi University. This was her third season at Pinson Valley, she also coached volleyball and JV cheerleading.
Information will be added as the story unfolds.
22 Comments
Sonya Yarbrough
Best news I have heard for the last 2 years. She deserves what she gets. She is the most spiteful unprofessional teacher I have ever been around. The success was the players not her for sure. They couldn’t stand her but no student or parent had the guts to confront her. If u did u would have the same consequences as my child did. No she wasn’t the strongest ball player on the team but she damn sure wasn’t the weakest. From playing since she was 4yo until being bullied by this witch it changed her whole life. It changed her friends and basically devastated her. So, yes karma came bank around. Ms laurin watts u got what u so deserved.
Sonya Yarbrough
Becky Snow
Georgie Rowan Allen
WOW Pinson is cleaning house!
Jeff Mills
What happened to the soccer coaches?
Jill Cook Rutledge
Angelica Headley
Faye Asmus
They also did it this time last year.
Angelica Headley
Jill Cook Rutledgeabout time
Kimberley Brown Aids
Last year ended up being around 50% turnover…
Curtis May
If I were Ms. Yarbourgh, I would apologize for her hateful and venom filled stmts. While she has freedom to speak as she pleases, making statements such as these smell of a personal vendetta and could be seen as on the verge libel. I wonder what she is really upset about?
The coach won games at a place that had struggled before. The real question should be asked of the school leaders. Seems that building another successful football program is taking at the expense of the non-revenue producing sports.
The coach will be okay. After reading Ms. Yarbourgh’s comments, if I were a coach or teacher, I would be weary of the support they might or might not receive.
Sonya Yarbrough
U spoke ur opinion I spoke mine. I don’t have to apologize for anything I meant every word I said. Have a good day
Kathy Reeves
With all due respect… they let a winning coach go with two area titles, made it to regionals and has the most successful program in the history of the school! Seems like the football program is the focus and new coaches need positions.
Sandlyn Fultz
Nicole Fisher
Danielle-David Fisher
I agree…..
Danielle-David Fisher
With Sonya!!!
Ron Hyche
Since the softball program had the upgrade in 2013 it looks like they would want a successful coach for the program. At least the people do not have to walk in mud to watch a softball game now. With no help from the City of Pinson for the upgrades.
Frankie Urueta
Coach Rodriquez will no longer be at the school next year because his Police program was cut and Coach Mason stepped down as girls coach.
Kevin Small
Is it just me or has PV been firing people like crazy
Nicole Fisher
She’s a terrible coach and a terrible person. I was a player for 2 years, I know from experience.
Dawn Gamble
I haven’t heard of anyone else being fired.
Kevin Small
They fired the band director and last year the fine arts teacher.
Ronda Minnifield Henderson
They hired him back, but he just resigned but full story is not out..
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1403500623022341&id=112835908755492
Ron Hyche
Ronda Minnifield Henderson Did you read where his attorney has filed papers? Maybe all the teachers at this school should wear body cameras and record all school activity during the day.