DAVID AND MARY LOU JONES
(son, Greg accepting the award on their behalf)

David Jones coached the Platteville High School Softball program from 1983 (first year of the program) to 2003. Over the years he was able to compile a record of 227-160. In 1993 his team was the State Runner-up and in 2001 he guided his team to a conference title. David was a pioneer for the WFSCA as he served as the WFSCA treasurer from 1985 until 1993. He then became president of the organization from 1993 – 2003 while Mary Lou took over the treasurer duties. During this time the coaches clinic went from a joint meeting with baseball to an all-day softball clinic. In 1994 the coaches association chose their first All-State team. The Senior All-Star games began in Eau Claire in 1996 and the Tri-State challenge with Minnesota and Iowa began in 1997. David also oversaw the move of the state tournament from Waukesha to Goodman Diamond in Madison, WI in 2002.