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  •   Home > News > Sports > Softball

    Mark Sorensen is reflecting on the peaks and troughs which have come with a decade at the helm of the Black Sox

    Mark Sorensen is reflecting on the peaks and troughs which have come with a decade at the helm of the Black Sox


    The former captain has resigned as coach of the Black Sox, following their miserable home World Cup.

    He led New Zealand to the World title in 2017.

    But now Sorensen says it's time to move on.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     18 Nov: The New Zealand Under-18 men's softball side have suffered their first loss at the World Cup in Mexico
     24 Dec: Mark Sorensen has called time on his coaching career with the Black Sox
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