Thank you. For everything.
— Kenzie Fowler Quinn (@KenzieFowler19) June 7, 2021
You deserve the best retirement possible. You’ve definitely earned some trips to Italy and New York 👏
The best to do it, and the best there will ever be. Our Coach for life. 🐐@CoachCandreaUA pic.twitter.com/4K9Xp4TA0C
Blessed to have seen his last win in person & be a part of his last Super Regional! He will forever be the gold standard for coaches! Thank you for all you have done for the sport of Softball! https://t.co/XNFrkon8sA
— Natalie Shock (@shocker034) June 7, 2021
Another Legend 😔 Thank you @CoachCandreaUA for everything that you have given our sport! 👏🏽👏🏽 You will be missed! ❤️🥎❤️ https://t.co/R0aL6nCAQn
— Trena Peel-Prater (@TrenaPrater) June 7, 2021
Can’t even find the words- I’m very grateful to be a part of this Arizona Softball tradition that extends far between the white lines of the field, your influence on this sport and it’s players is everlasting. Thank you, Coach. 🐐 https://t.co/e7C10Ib64z
— Kristie Fox (@kfox29) June 7, 2021
Coach Candrea @CoachCandreaUA , thank you for the speed game. Thank you for setting the gold standard for how to coach! You are a LEGEND and you will ALWAYS be missed! -India Chiles https://t.co/h4RW4VyADt
— India Chiles / SlapperNation (@SlapperNation23) June 7, 2021
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and leaving this game better than you found it!
— Amanda Scarborough (@ascarborough) June 7, 2021
It was an honor to take the same field as you as a player and to call your teams’ games.
Congratulations on a career & impact that will undoubtedly be remembered forever. https://t.co/8dKACmcoPj
Thank you for everything, Coach. It was a pleasure to play for you❤️ https://t.co/wVH3lhRGDa
— Michelle Floyd (@MichelleFloyd13) June 7, 2021
This! The GodFather of Softball has made it official. Cue Carly Simon; “Nobody Does It Better”. #Pac12SB https://t.co/RR5TrXInMw
— Cindy Brunson (@CindyBrunsonAZ) June 7, 2021
To the man who changed my life in more ways than even imagined. I’m a better person because of @CoachCandreaUA . “Thank you” isn’t enough. ♥️ https://t.co/33KasBjI7R
— Tay Bee🖤 (@taybeezzyyy) June 7, 2021
Literally he’s the reason I fell in love with softball at age 6…. ❤️ https://t.co/0ypq8WwwvU
— Ashley Jackson (@ash_J24) June 7, 2021
I thought I was out of tears. I just can’t find the words to properly describe what Coach means to me and this sport. https://t.co/sJgjP5zBp6
— Alex Morgan (Lavine) (@alexthehomegirl) June 7, 2021
When I think about Mike Candrea the phrase "Our Game" will always come to mind, he says it often and he truly believes it was everyone's game and that's why he dedicated so much free time to helping anyone who wanted to grow within softball. Thank you Coach. https://t.co/1po6BQUEqB
— Coach Nick (@BryantSBCoach) June 7, 2021
At 13, I was given a Mike Candrea catching video.I have him to thank for sharing the fundamentals that helped shaped me into an elite catcher.
— Roya St.Clair (@royast24) June 7, 2021
AND every single wildcat alum I’ve gotten to know are incredible people and that speaks volumes on the type of program he built. THE 🐐 https://t.co/vpkjMoIL1g
Enjoy your much-deserved retirement @CoachCandreaUA! Awesome coach but better human. Enjoyed every conversation and interaction with him. Simply the best! https://t.co/MDqoxks1MB
— Aaron M. Moore (@CoachAaronMoore) June 7, 2021
Thanks for fighting for us. Thanks for building us, growing us, and giving us the amazing future we have because of your dedication to us. https://t.co/iVvc3CHD5e
— Gwen Svekis (@gsvekis21) June 7, 2021
Simply the Best! A True Legend! Thank you Coach Candrea for all you’ve done! Class, Integrity, Passion and always doing it the right way with the best interest of his student athletes always prioritized. #TheWildcatWay #BearDown @AZATHLETICS @ArizonaSoftball @uarizona https://t.co/Apct2jy5CA
— Dave Heeke (@Dave_Heeke) June 7, 2021
An inspiration to every coach and athlete… thank you for the humble example of how to be great. https://t.co/1aFiNrDmFI
— Ashley Waters (@ashley3waters) June 7, 2021
After watching his team in the 2007 #WCWS, I told myself I would play at the highest level I could achieve.
— Caryn Robbins (@CBRobbins_) June 7, 2021
I Googled that summer until I discovered a “travel softball team” in my area.
I didn’t deserve a spot on that team, but was given a chance.
Thank you, Coach. https://t.co/3sDRqatjgz
He blazed an incredible trail for everyone in college softball. Thank you, Coach Candrea, for your friendship and always being willing to share your wisdom. Enjoy the next chapter, you’ve earned it!
— Karen Weekly (@KarenWeekly) June 7, 2021
