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Mike Bosch<\/strong> leaves as Florida pitching coach.<\/p>\n The school officially announced Bosch’s departure in a press release Thursday evening.<\/p>\n “At the end of the season, Mike and I sat down and talked about the year and his career here as pitching coach. We decided that moving in a different direction was best for the program,” he said head coach Tim Walton in a statement.<\/p>\n “Mike is the hardest working person I have ever been around. His objective teaching style and game planning are at the forefront of the industry. This was a very difficult decision for us to make. Mike is a extraordinary man and cares deeply about his athletes and the Gator Softball program. I wish him, his wife Ellen, and his family all the best.”<\/p>\n Bosch had served as the Gators’ pitching coach since the summer of 2018, working with Gator pitchers for the past five seasons. Under his tutelage, he was a tutor Kelly Barnhill<\/strong> i Elizabeth Hightower<\/strong> at the All-American Awards.<\/p>\n “Being a part of this championship program at the University of Florida has been an incredible professional and personal experience,” Bosch said in a statement. “Thanks to the sports director Scott Stricklin<\/strong> and head coach Tim Walton<\/strong>. As I look forward to the next chapter of my coaching career, I wish Coach Walton and the team continued success.”<\/p>\n According to the school’s statement, the Gators “will now conduct a national search for the program’s next pitching coach.”<\/p>\n