What is the number of losses that coach John Kowalski has with a PTS smaller than 9?
CREATE TABLE table_name_84 (
    loss VARCHAR,
    coach VARCHAR,
    pts VARCHAR
)
SELECT COUNT(loss) FROM table_name_84 WHERE coach = "john kowalski" AND pts < 9
Below are sql tables schemas paired with instruction that describes a task. Using valid SQLite, write a response that appropriately completes the request for the provided tables. ### Instruction: What is the number of losses that coach John Kowalski has with a PTS smaller than 9? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_name_84 (
    loss VARCHAR,
    coach VARCHAR,
    pts VARCHAR
) ### Response: SELECT COUNT(loss) FROM table_name_84 WHERE coach = "john kowalski" AND pts < 9