Softball. Confidence, Hard Work, Elevates Howard's Game

By: Jack Smith (AuburnTigers.com)

AUBURN, Ala. - It's not unusual to find Tiffany Howard with her nose buried in a book. After all, Auburn softball's star left fielder is a stellar student who hopes to get into veterinary school when her playing career ends.

But one book she studied this summer didn't come from her science classes. It came from Volunteer Assistant Coach Casey Myers.  It's title? "Mental Toughness."

Few who know Howard would say she wasn't already mentally tough. They'll tell you she's the hardest worker and the most unselfish player on the team.