Scenic City League Update: Michelle LaCourse on Changes, Growth Plans & Summer 2027 in Chattanooga

Charles Mays (Southeastern Softball Wire) interviews Michelle LaCourse in Chattanooga about the Scenic City League’s new identity (now Scenic City League, not Scenic City Collegiate League) and plans for summer 2027. LaCourse explains why she returned to help lead the league with partner Tommy Santiago, emphasizing Chattanooga’s community support and the league’s commitment to growth. They discuss expanding from four teams to five or six, keeping the successful portal day while focusing on four weeks of game film and development, improving the viewing/streaming experience for families and coaches, adding community outreach and youth attendance, and the value of quality reps across roughly 25 games in 30 days. LaCourse clarifies the league is not a “portal shop,” notes positive coach feedback, highlights coach Joe Guthrie’s impact, and directs interested players to apply at sceniccityleague.com.00:00 Welcome and Updates01:19 Why Michelle Returned03:11 League Vision and Expansion06:19 Chattanooga Draw for Players11:04 Player Stories and Testimonials13:50 Coffee With Goats Break14:50 The 30 Day Grind17:37 Portal Myths and Reality22:41 Coach Feedback and Promotion26:27 Coaching Staff Spotlight28:49 How to Apply and Next Steps34:16 Closing Thoughts and Wrap Up