Bear Country Little League

"My first year as a minor league head coach we set aside a practice date late in our season to be a Father/Son game - the kids against the Dads.  The thing that made it the most fun for the kids was they set their own batting order and defensive lineup.  It was a great break from the drills and practices we run all season, and gave the kids the chance to do what they liked most - play baseball.  Another reason why I think Sandlot Day will be a draw to the kids: when we're sitting at the dinner table and we ask our son "How was school today?", without fail the first topic we hear about is the pickup kickball game at recess.  I've had this conversation with other parents and it's a common theme.  Kids love the idea of running their own teams, and are perfectly capable of doing so without adult intervention.  When I ran the idea of Sandlot Day past the BCLL Board of Directors, it was enthusiastically received.  We look forward to this being regular BCLL event each Spring."

Derek Rooney  (Board Member)
Bear Country Little League