Check out the Positive Coaching Alliance for some great information on creating a positive youth sports environment. The Positive Coaching Alliance is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and encourage positive attitudes and behavior in all athletic endeavors by coaches, parents, administrators, media, and players. You can also see their latest newsletter and subscribe to their newsletter here
Opening Day = 3/20 -- R, TB6, TB5, TB4 games start on that day First Games for MJR, AAA, AA, A are on 2/27 First practices for MJR started on 1/30 First practices for AAA start 2/3 First practices for AA and A start 2/6 First practice for R, TB6, TB5 is on 2/20 First practice for TB4 is on 2/27
Planning is already underway for the 2010 Buckhead Classic Tournament. Registration opens soon, please check back often for updates.
Buckhead Classic Info
June 2-6
12U (70’, 50’); 10U and 8U (60’, 46’)
June 9-13
11U (70’, 50’); 9U (60’, 46’)
Non - Atlanta teams can start Thursday, if requested Weekday games could start as early as 2pm. Saturday and Sunday games could start at 9am 12 to 15 total teams in each age bracket 3 guaranteed games for each team with a potential of up to 5 games
Friday, Jan. 15th at 5:00pm NYO Gym at Chastain Park
All are welcome including players. James' family will be there. His funeral will be Saturday, but is 4 hours away, thus the service at NYO.
Many of you know this already, but James Armstrong passed away over the weekend. James was a long time umpire at Buckhead Baseball, as well as officiating other youth sports in metro Atlanta (e.g., basketball at NYO) for more than 30 years. Those of us who saw him officiate games will always remember the smiles he shared with our children over the years. James was always chatting and laughing with the players - and they loved him for it. One child said recently when he learned of James' passing - "He was different than some other umps - he wouldn't just call you out or safe, he would always explain things to you, and he was always really nice about it." James was what is good about youth sports - as the kids of Buckhead Baseball and NYO Basketball remember him and tell their funny stories, we know he was a man who put our kids first, and we will miss him.
For the benefit of his wife, please consider a contribution to the "JAMES ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL FUND" that has been established at Wachovia, any Wachovia branch can accept contributions; any contributions are voluntary and personal. Our deepest condolences to his wife and family on behalf of all of James' friends at Buckhead Baseball.
Opening Day = 3/20 -- R, TB6, TB5, TB4 games start on that day
