My children, my wife and I have been lucky enough to have lived in the city of Oakland, New Jersey, in the last 18 years. The commitment to kids sports programs, especially girls softball, I think it would be difficult to overcome all the other cities of this size. (14000-15000).
I have seen many girls flourish in the Softball program, playing on traveling teams, both Varsity our High School. Part of the success the girls have is due to the efforts of a handful of men and women who are the commissioners, coaches and administrators of these programs I would hate to think what life would be like if my daughter was not playing softball . She loves that softball.
In the spirit of keeping the current game, I saw them organize teams, balance programs and choose coaches. I watched the scramble to find an arbitrator so that the game may be played. I saw them turning on the golf cart - trying to locate the key that opens the warehouse, so lights could be activated for a game night. Are always around to make sure things worked. I wonder how they are able to calm parents, satisfy their critics, and stay cool in so many volatile situations. I believe the answer is that love the game more than what a headache.
My thanks to the tireless people who run sports programs in the city of Oakland.
Neil Malmud, from Oakland, NJ, was inspired to write this story. For his efforts as an administrator, commissioner and especially as a coach, I am extremely grateful ..
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