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Read more about the article Introducing the updated Coaches Manual

Introducing the updated Coaches Manual

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  • Post published:March 17, 2015
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For a while, we have been hearing variations of the following:A child can never learn about teamwork too many times, but how do I keep this fresh for the kids…

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Read more about the article American University College Day Experience

American University College Day Experience

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  • Post published:March 11, 2015
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When people ask me what my favorite part of my job is, my answer always remains the same… College Day Experience.  College Day Experiences offer young people an opportunity to…

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Read more about the article Spotlight on Cornell Powell, former camper and program participant

Spotlight on Cornell Powell, former camper and program participant

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  • Post published:March 6, 2015
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Editor’s Note: This guest post comes from Norma Warren, who used to work with the Jackie Robinson League, a Badges for Baseball program partner in Greenville, NC.Left: Cornell at #CRSFCamp…

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Read more about the article Spotlight on Alex Steward, former Badges for Baseball participant

Spotlight on Alex Steward, former Badges for Baseball participant

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  • Post published:March 4, 2015
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This week’s spotlight shines on 18 year old Badges for Baseball alumnus and Wisconsin native, Alex Steward.  As this year’s youth speaker for the 11th annual Aspire Gala, Alex shared…

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Read more about the article Featuring: Uncommon Mentors

Featuring: Uncommon Mentors

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  • Post published:January 14, 2015
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Each month, we shine the spotlight on a partner organization or an individual mentor (or coach, as we usually call them). Since January is National Mentoring Month, here are some of…

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Read more about the article Mentor Spotlight: Borndavid McCraw

Mentor Spotlight: Borndavid McCraw

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This month’s mentor spotlight is on Borndavid McCraw from the Y of Central MD.  A Baltimorean, Born balances the roles of a public school teacher, father, poet, and community activist. …

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Read more about the article Spotlight on Veteran’s Day and Badges for Baseball

Spotlight on Veteran’s Day and Badges for Baseball

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  • Post published:November 11, 2014
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Today is the day that we honor those who are serving and have served our great country. It’s a day to say thank you.At the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, we…

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Read more about the article Spotlight on Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio

Spotlight on Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio

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The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation shines the program spotlight on Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of West Central Ohio. Executive Director, John Neville, shares their story:Badges for Baseball program: Big…

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Read more about the article Spotlight – Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica

Spotlight – Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica

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  • Post published:October 2, 2014
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Check out how one of our partners in Santa Monica, CA is running their Badges for Baseball program. Athletic Director, Jesus Gonzalez, gives us the scoop:About the BGC of Santa…

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Read more about the article Fall is here…and so are College Days!

Fall is here…and so are College Days!

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  • Post published:September 17, 2014
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As our program team closed out the 2014 summer camp season, we quickly jumped into our fall season, which means events like our College Experience Days.CRSF College Experience Day provide…

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