Over spring break me and Nick decided it would be best if we tried to help out with coaching kids in the little league. Nick made a few calls, calling many old coaches without success, but finally we received a chance to help out. The coach's name was Rob and he coached the kids at Mattos Elementary, home of Centerville American Little League. We scheduled our visit on the last Saturday of spring break and once we got there we went straight to work, helping in anyway possible.
We were kept pretty busy while there. One of the first things we did there was get out the equipment for the team while they did there daily routine of stenching and running. This was easier than i though as the equipment was relatively light, compared to the ones at school i had to carry for football. When we were done with the equipment, they had us stand next to the coaches, who were were hitting ground and fly balls to the kids and catch some balls as they they through them back to us. When it was the kids turn at batting we stood out on the field and catch balls that went our direction. The whole day was relaxing and fun and i enjoyed it a lot. Being out on the field again was great even tho it wasn't football and i wasn't playing, i still had a wonderful time. The experience was great and i wouldn't mind going back and helping the team out again.
2 comments:
It's good to hear that even though we had spring break, you guys still remembered to volunteer. The time you spent coaching with Nick sounded like it went swell. Most of us had the same troubles you guys did when it came to find people/places we could volunteer for/at. However, even though sometimes success doesn't come that easy, I'm glad you guys still kept trying.
I think one of the most enjoyable ways to give back to the community is to help through sports. Even though it may not seem like it does much, it gives younger kids role models and it influences them to think that sports are fun. It is very important that, especially, younger kids do sports because it is a way to stay healthy and it also promotes a better lifestyle. Instead of doing things that are not consrtuctive, they can be exercising and making friends on the baseball field. I hope that you were able to be of great help to the team and that you guys can do it again.
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