I come to HSBBW for may reasons and while wearing different caps. I come as a dad, a coach and a fan of the game. I've recieved a good deal of pertinent info from a great pool of knowlegable folks here across many topics. This one's a bit different...
Our HS program is using a sound system this year for the first time. The volunteer heading this up (along with everyone else involved) has zero experience with running this type of thing. Having recalled some of the enthusiastic posts by 2Bmom, I steered the volunteer to her and sent him some of her previous posts.
2Bmom, as usual, went way above and beyond with her help. The first game, as well as the three since, came off like we'd been doing it for years. I know not everyone is a big fan of music at the games, walk-up songs, etc., but I can tell you that there was a distinct difference in the atmosphere at the games with the music. As a coach, I focus on the play on the field. But, there is little doubt the boys enjoy things a bit more with that type of atmosphere. Four games in, and the crowds are starting to build more than in the past. Yes, improved play is a big part, but I don't think the few truckloads of teens on the hill would have stayed thru the whole Saturday DH without the music. If there's a problem, it's that I can't get the boys to stop knee slapping to the post-game music during the post-game talk
THANKS 2BMOM!!!!
OK, the topic should be "giving a shoutout to 2Bmom" but not as many of you would have looked
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