THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: ‘Couldn’t be more proud’ — Timberline softball coach Dave Craig marvels at job daughter Shay is doing as NIC softball coach, mom

“Just to watch her grow as a person and a coach, it’s been amazing to watch what she’s been able to accomplish,” said Craig, head coach of the Timberline High softball team of Boise, which placed third at last weekend’s state 5A tournament at Post Falls High. “The reputation she has been able to make for herself, being her own coach. Not my style; she’s entirely different. She’s better than I am, there’s no question about that.”