A Fine Season Completed

Kyle did it. Korey did it. Now I want to do it...

Well, this year Cade played T-Ball for Dover Little League. The team was sponsored by Applebee's and somehow I got roped into helping as assistant coach. As it turns out, it was actually quite fun.

Watching the team develop their skills was truly enjoyable. By mid-season the team had gelled and became a force to be reckoned with. Ok, so we didn't really keep score. But if we did, I would say they won at least 80% of the games that they played.

Cade did very well considering this was his rookie year in a real baseball organization. Everybody got a chance to play a variety of positions, but catching was his favorite. I suppose his two cousins rubbed off on him. :) At the plate he did very good as well, although there was a short spell where he was throwing the bat inadvertently. He worked hard and overcame it just before the season ended.

Overall, a good time was had by all. It rained a few times and the games were not made up. At this age group, they just write them off, as they play many games already and it's really not all that important. There were several weeks where we had games 3 times a week. Talk about a screwed up schedule!

So, at the end of the season, the team got together for a party in celebration of everything they accomplished. They all had something to be proud of, because every single one of them improved. Their lunch and desert was provided by Applebee's for free. Trophies were awarded and every face lit up as their name was called. It was one of those times when you wished you were a kid again.

Much to my surprise, the parents awarded the coach and myself, the assistant, an award as well. We went over skills, but stressed that it was important to have fun. In the end, I think we did a pretty fine job.

Hats off to Applebee's 2005 T-Ball team! They rocked!