Play like a Pro!

There is the cutest thing going on at ECTB Stadium as I type. Two 12 & under teams are battling it out on the field, like the Force does weekly against other NPF teams.

The coolest part: Tory Yamaguchi and Stacy Birk are their coaches.

I would have fallen over as a kid if I'd had the chance for two pros to coach my team! Running down the first base line and getting a high five from a pro would have been awesome! It's not very often that things like this happen.

The Force takes pride in going above and beyond the call of duty to help encourage the girls that they were themselves not too long ago. Ok, ok, well maybe a while ago. But to see the smiles on these girls faces when they make a play and hear the encouragement from Yamaguchi and Birk is priceless.

I feel like they're getting more press than the Yankees do! There are coaches out snapping pictures like cameras are going out of style. Then of course, you have me that doesn't want to miss a play. (Of course I miss them all. I'm no professional.)

To top off all the fun and excitement... we're hosting a Pink Out at ECTB Stadium tonight to empower those who fight Breast Cancer. Birk and Yamaguchi are sportin' their new pink cleats (courtesy of Ringor); that's just a peek into what's pinkin' tonight, however. There are going to be ribbons, sweat bands, helmets, shirts and headbands worn by the Force. Who knows what else though, these girls can go the distance with themes (see kickball below).

There's going to be a lot of fun stuff tied in to tonight for the Pink Out. Come ready to watch, play and even bid on pink items that you can only find at ECTB Stadium.

I'm working on getting the pictures from the Play like a Pro sent to my e-mail, and I'll have them on here asap. I hope to see you all out at the field wearing pink tonight! Go Force :)