I stumbled upon this blog post, Letter from a Volunteer Coach, which paints a picture of the frustrations of being a volunteer coach and why it’s worth it.It reminded me…

The Healthy Choices, Healthy Children: Nutrition Edition curriculum highlights important aspects of nutrition and the benefits of being healthy.  Eating right and maintaining a healthy diet improves one’s overall wellness…

Keep it simple: ball, glove, eyesLocate the ball and get to the spot early if possiblePosition glove directly under ball; don’t block your own line of visionFollow ball into glove…

As Matt Jeffers said so well, “The only disability in life is a bad attitude.”Sam Surowiec must share the same philosophy.  He didn’t let losing a leg stop him from…

It doesn’t matter whether you are on the field, in a gym, or in a classroom.  As coaches, mentors, or teachers, we are in a position to set expectations and…

“It’s not impossible.”Growing up in Queens, New York, Jay Baker never imagined he would one day be president of a major corporation.  Perhaps you’ve heard of Kohl’s? His accomplishments in retail…

Sticks and stones may break my bones,But words will never hurt me.Oh, if only that were true!  When we asked our partners and coaches what issue they are most struggling…

Here at the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, we are always on the lookout for creative ways to talk to kids about making positive choices.  Our friends at the Office of…

So what else did we do at camp last week? We practiced our footwork……and had lots of fun playing baseball……competing in bear crawl relay races……and taking dance breaks!Back at the overnight…