Developing local softball players has been entrusted to Rodney Whiles.Warren County Middle School athletic director Jeff Watson announced recently Whiles will be the new leader of the Lady Pioneers, taking the spot Gooby Martin vacated when he accepted the same position at WCHS.Knowing Whiles has an eye for talent and is a strong fundamental teacher, Watson is thankful to have such a coach for the Lady Pioneers.“Principal Gerald Tidwell and I feel very lucky to have such an outstanding coach for our girls softball team,” said Watson. “Coach Whiles wants to continue the success we’ve had in the last few years. We’re confident he’ll be able to do just that.”Whiles believes his working relationship with Martin over the years will help him step right in with the Lady Pioneers and continue the winning tradition.“We want to keep up the same level of play Gooby has set in place.