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Contrary to what the title of my blog implies, you don't need to be a mom to relate to my writing. All those who are easily distracted and overly committed are welcome. Posts are my own and guaranteed to make you laugh...think...care.

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Girls of Summer: Part 2

Heidi Woodard May 8, 2018

Friday night was the kind of night that every baseball fan dreams about. After a brief bout of showers about 20 minutes prior to the 7:05 p.m. first pitch, the clouds parted and it was as if God declared, “Let there be light…and a gentle breeze…and a crack of the bat…and soft serve ice cream…and, finally, toss in a good-hearted heckler to top things off.”

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In baseball, experience, family, Give The Game Back, Memories, softball, youth sports Tags Franchise Anniversary, Girls of Summer, Omaha Storm Chasers, Werner Park
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Girls of Summer: Part 1

Heidi Woodard May 5, 2018

I am on my second summer coaching my daughter and her teammates in fast pitch softball. Although summer is the season when the actual league and tournament games occur, there are several months of off-season practice that go into this commitment as well.

After spending so much concentrated time together, I can say with utmost certainty that I am learning as much about how to play the game as they are – because I am experiencing it all over again through the eyes of 9-, 10-, and 11-year-olds.

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In baseball, experience, family, Give The Game Back, Memories, softball, youth sports Tags Franchise Anniversary, Girls of Summer, Omaha Storm Chasers, Werner Park
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Contrary to what the title of my blog implies, you don't need to be a mom to relate to my writing. All those who are easily distracted and overly committed are welcome. Posts are my own and guaranteed to make you laugh... think... care.

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Give The Game Back

Get out of the way and let the kids play.

A movement to reclaim the game for developing athletes everywhere, encouraging parents & promoters of youth sports to get out of the way and let the kids play.

Give The Game Back | PO Box 1676, Bellevue, NE 68005

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