"Rachele Fico savors time with dad".  May 9th, go to ESPN and read this article.  It is what we all need to understand.  From the Sandlot Strategy, "whatever your kid wants to do, let them know you have their back".  Cherish every moment, while you can.

The season is so long.  There are so many ups and downs.  In the "Keepers of the Sandlot", Ned says, "At any level it's all the same".  Well, that is really true.  When we would win, we would say, "Great game".  When we would lose, we would say, "We'll get em tomorrow".  There was always tomorrow.  No time to dwell on either one.  Can't get too high or too low.  Keep it simple, at any level, it's all the same.

Short hops, short stops, and a game of catch

As I walked around our 3 and 2 complex this week-end, I couldn't help notice all the great plays I witnessed. From the youngest of ages to the 12 year olds, they were really amazing. I was just having the best time. You can tell who gets their reps!! I remember all my boys saying, "give me a short hop!!". You don't have to be perfect for a game of catch, just get it close and they'll slowly learn to "pick it" as we say. A game of catch is always "perfect".