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Editor’s Letter

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ouses divided. Tailgates. Sideline coaching.

Wherever your allegiances lay, it's time to grab the pom poms and plug in the crockpot. Even better, suit up and hit the gridiron, court, pool or gym to hone your own personal athletic goals and enjoy Atlanta's slightly cooler temps. In this issue, learn about how Meetups can help you find your next workout partners or even a kickball team to join nearby. If running is your thing (or if you're hoping it will be your thing), join a group that leaves from Road Runner Sports. Meet store manager Sean Peterson and join one of his many running events.

Our sporty coverage this month brings you an introduction to Brian Gregory, Buckhead resident and Georgia Tech basketball coach. He gives us an insider's prediction for the Yellow Jacket 2015 season.

Sue and Jim Collins after a sail. Crutches Back on the gridiron, we bring you a peek inside the Georgia won't slow me down!

Bulldogs Playbook, a book focusing on the greatest plays along with detailed player formations for each play. That's serious business from college football historian Patrick Garbin.

To help you get into the groove, we are thrilled to offer YOU an inside tour of the new College Football Hall of Fame, through the eyes of Buckhead resident and CEO, John Stephenson. Take your family and friends down to explore on a bye day and enjoy 15 percent off with the code LIFESTYLE15. We've got a bit of sports fever, this month and are also offering your family a chance to win a Braves package including four terrace level seats, parking pass and access to the 755 Club for the October 1 game against the Washington Nationals. Go to BuckhavenLifestyle.com and click on the banner to enter.

Have a sporty month and GO Rocks, Wolverines, Britons and Ducks (Plymouth Salem High School, University of Michigan, Albion College, University of Oregon my home teams and alma maters!).

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contributing writers Rhiannon Bankes, Dennis Malcolm Byron, Witt Grebe, Laura Miller, Valerie Reed, Mary Welch

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From The Georgia Bulldogs Playbook: Inside the Huddle for the Greatest Plays in Bulldogs History by Patrick Garbin, Triumph books. Photo courtesy of Wingate Downs. Read our review on page 14.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Page Turners

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Food & Wine

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Your Neighbor

42 Driver’s Notebook 44 Lifestyle Calendar 50 Parting Thoughts

24 Meet the Coach

Gregory’s Yellow Jackets poised for strong season.

28 College Football Hall of Fun

This museum's president is all about football.

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Athlete Brandon McGee excelled at drills.

Winston Bednarz, Special Olympics athlete, is honored.

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Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, NBC’s Friday Nite, and NBC’s Comedy Showcase with Louie Anderson. Don’t miss this hilarious evening of comedy. This program is for adults 18 and over. He will be at the MJCCA Morris & Rae Frank Theater at 8:30pm, Sept 12. Tickets are $18-25. AtlantaJCC.org

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NEW HIGH LEADER High Museum of Art announced that Randall Suffolk has been appointed its Nancy and Holcombe T. Green, Jr. Director. Suffolk, who is currently director and president of the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa, Okla., succeeds Michael E. Shapiro, who stepped down, after 15 transformative years as the High’s director. Suffolk brings more than 20 years of experience as a museum professional to the High, including 15 years as a director, and he will assume his role on

The crew at American Spirit Whiskey have been waiting nearly two years for their beautiful new stills to be delivered. Manufactured by Louisville’s famed Vendome Copper Company, the 200- and 400- gallon twin copper pot stills stand 15 feet tall.

They were due to be delivered around our press time. The permitting for the distillery build-out and closing on their first round of equity capital should now be in place! You can visit the distillery to meet the stills. In the next few months, these copper work horses will begin producing everything from brandy to bourbon to innovative American malted whiskies. Local boys Jim Chasteen and Charlie Thompson are driving the bus at American Spirit Whiskey, now available at fine liquor shops around your neighborhood. As they say, “...keep drinking with character.” AmericanSpiritWhiskey.com

LAUGH TIL IT HURTS Lenny Marcus has performed standup at all the major comedy clubs in New York City for almost 20 years. He recently made his third appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman to amazing reviews. He has also performed standup on

This spring, the Buckhead Community Improvement District held a grand re-opening of the Charlie Loudermilk Park in the heart of Buckhead. Since then, the BCID has worked with community partners to hold several events, including outdoor yoga and a movie. Their goal is to provide more planned programs in the coming year, but would like to hear from Buckhaven readers. What events and programming are you interested in? Please take a few minutes to complete the survey at SurveyMonkey.com/r/CLPprogramSurvey.

JOIN THE WISH The Make-A-Wish Georgia’s annual Wish Ball coming up on Saturday, October 24. Recognized as one of Atlanta’s premier social events and Make-A-Wish Georgia’s signature fundraising event, Wish Ball is a not-to-bemissed gala. Nearly 500 of Atlanta’s prominent community and corporate elite will gather to commemorate 20 years of making wishes possible. The elegant black-tie optional evening features a fabulous cocktail party, seated dinner and spectacular live and silent auctions.

This year there will also be a live band, dancing, and a late-night nosh. The proceeds go directly to help fund the heartfelt wishes to children in our community who suffer from life-threatening medical conditions. Georgia.Wish.org CONTINUED >

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Guests will hear about these personal and heartfelt journeys while they enjoy this celebration of life with cocktails, dancing, music, the fashion show, both a live and silent and more.

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Get Inside the Georgia BULLDOGS PLAYBOOK ARTICLE RHIANNON BANKES | PHOTOGRAPHY TRIUMPH BOOKS, AP IMAGES AND WINGATE DOWNS

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unforgettable, extraordinary and gut-wrenching moments in the University of Georgia’s football history.

College football historian and Bulldogs expert Patrick Garbin has compiled the most memorable moments in Georgia Bulldogs football in The Georgia Bulldogs Playbook: Inside the Huddle for the Greatest Plays in Bulldogs History (Triumph Books, September 1, 2015.) Unlike other chronicles of the team, this book focuses on the greatest plays along with detailed player formations for each play.

The Georgia Bulldogs Playbook: Inside the Huddle for the Greatest Plays in Bulldogs History provides a detailed breakdown of the most memorable moments in Georgia football with context, back story, relevant circumstances and comments from those directly involved.

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Highlights of the book include: • A look at November 13, 1982, when Georgia won their third consecutive SEC title after Jeff Sanchez and Ronnie Harris broke up Auburn’s fourth-down pass attempt in the end zone • Player profiles of the Kelly brothers, Bill Herron, Lindsay Scott and many more • January 1, 1981: Misplayed kickoff in Sugar Bowl win over Notre Dame Never-before-seen photographs reanimate memories, including the “onside kick” against Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl in 1981, David Pollack’s strip of the football against South Carolina in 2002, Belue-to-Scott for 93 yards to defeat rival Florida, Fran Tarkenton’s fourth down touchdown pass in 1959, and “excessive celebration” in 2007.

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Kitti and Bill Murray moved to Clarkston, just outside of 285 south of 78 three years ago and immediately began volunteering at a local refugee program. Bill grew up in Buckhead, where his father owned Buckhead Hardware, one of the oldest businesses in the area. Bill also went on to pastor a large Buckhead church. But

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when the Murrays learned about Clarkston, which TIME magazine called “the most diverse square mile in the country,” they knew their calling had moved south of town, where the influx of refugees coupled with the rates of low income and high unemployment had combined into a dire situation.

“What was the solution, I wondered to myself?” Kitti Murray says, sitting outside of her bright red coffee truck. “The more I thought about it, the more I knew it had to be me.” It’s Wednesday, around 3 p.m., and a healthy number of visitors sit in the café-style chairs in front of the truck. Brightly CONTINUED >

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colored umbrellas, tables, and chairs decorate the paved parking lot; a corn hole game waits next to the truck for players, and cheerful chalk pictures adorn the cement. After deciding to take action, Kitti established a board of directors, who decided that a coffee truck would best fit the needs of the small refugee community. Refuge Coffee Company was born.

The purpose is threefold: provide jobs and job training, build a community, and showcase Clarkston to the rest of the city. Refuge Coffee accomplishes these objectives in a variety of ways. They offer a holistic program, consisting of job training, mentoring, and classroom time. Refugees spend a few hours each week in a classroom setting, learning everything from job skills to social cues to real world lessons. They also have a set time that they work in the coffee truck, 20

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learning how to make good quality coffee and interacting with community members, as well as earning a living wage. Local business people sign on to mentor the refugees, as well, bringing them into the office and giving them hands-on experience in all areas of Atlanta, especially the Buckhead business hub. In addition to its regular days in Clarkston, Refuge Coffee Company is also available for both catering and events, both public and private, with plans to expand north to Buckhead, Brookhaven, and the surrounding areas.

Though Refuge Coffee has only been around for a few months, there are already some loyal employees that have been around since the idea was just that

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“After I left the Air Force, I knew I wanted to get into coffee. I was stationed with Kitti’s son and he mentioned the project they were doing,” Goodrum says. Because of his background and interest in coffee, Goodrum helped develop not only the program and truck but also the menu. "I wanted to have a standard coffee shop menu, and then branch out a little – the flavors and price point represent where our refugees come from.” For instance, Refuge Coffee features a hibiscus drink on their menu, a flavor that is popular in areas of Africa and the Middle East. They also make their own chai tea, a drink that is popular throughout most of Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asian countries. “We try to think of the main countries that are represented in Clarkston and tailor the menu to that” Refuge Coffee Company is a non-profit right now, and we’d love to one day be sustainable,” Murray says. There are also plans for multiple trucks that can carry Refuge Coffee Company’s message throughout the entire city of Atlanta, including Buckhead and Brookhaven. The truck is for hire for private events, catering, corporate celebrations and weddings.

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eet Brian Gregory of Buckhead, head coach of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket basketball team, entering his 14th season. Gregory's first season saw Tech score victories over a pair of NCAA Tournament teams in VCU and NC State, both away from home, and defeat Georgia in Athens for the program's first victory there in 35 years. The Yellow Jackets demonstrated significant improvement in year two with a winning record (1615), three road victories in the Atlantic Coast Conference, and two wins over teams ranked among the top 30 in the RPI - Saint Mary's and ACC Champion Miami. Tech also scored a victory over rival Georgia for the second straight year, something that hasn't been done since the early 1990s, and the win at Miami was Tech's first win on the road over a top-10 team since 2004.

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SGC What does the upcoming season look like for Tech?

BG Everyone in our program is very excited about the upcoming season. Our first recruiting class players are now seniors and will provide the experience and leadership needed to take the next step in our rebuilding process. We also have some new players that will make an immediate, positive impact.

SGC How much of your half time pep talks are on the fly and

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BG How you address your team at halftime is usually determined

by situation and score. You want to be clear and concise on what your team is doing well, where they need to improve and explain any game plan adjustments. I always evaluate if we are playing

Anderson is 2-0 watching us play at Miami. It’s such a positive to know that at many practices and all the games, our former players will be in attendance giving back to their program.

SGC How do you help players balance their rigorous academic demands with aggressive training and season schedules?

BG To be successful at this level, at an institution like Georgia Tech, you must be a true Student-Athlete. Efficiency and time management skills are so important in balancing the level of excellence we want our guys to achieve in the classroom and on the court. I want our players to understand and embrace the fact that the athletic gifts they have been blessed with have created an opportunity to earn a degree that will positively impact the rest of their lives.

with great energy, effort and discipline. As a coach, you really only have five minutes to both instruct and inspire, deciding on your key points is very important.

SGC What advice do you have for parents who want their kids to

play sports?

BG I truly believe that sports can act as a tremendous learning expe-

rience in the overall educational process of our sons and daughters. If our main mission in youth sports is to build great young men and women, I don’t believe you will compromise the objective of athletic excellence in the process. I always give these two pieces of advice to parents regarding their children and sports. I know this is getting more difficult to do, but the more sports your kids play, the better athlete they will become. If they play multiple sports growing up, they will have a greater growth potential once they pick a specific sport to concentrate on. Second, as much as we love our children and want to be there for them in tough times, letting them learn how to fight through adversity and grow from disappointment is a valuable lesson all athletics can teach. Resiliency is a key character concept in helping young athletes reach their full potential.

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BG My wife, Yvette, and my two daughters, Isabella and Elyse, are a true blessing. Being a coach’s wife is not easy. There is no doubt that Yvette’s strength and faith act as the rock of our family. I am just amazed on a daily basis at the growth of my daughters. They are both very special in their own unique way. The move to Buckhead has been fantastic. Obviously there is so much to do with great restaurants, shopping and entertainment. However, like so many other things in life, it has been about the relationships we have developed with new friends and neighbors that have made our new home a great home.

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BG When we came to Georgia Tech four years ago, one of our main objectives was to reconnect with our former players. They all have special memories of their times here on “The Flats.” Getting them involved and supportive again has had a tremendous impact on our program. We have had Chris Bosh back for a home game and Kenny September 2015 | BuckHavenLifestyle.com

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hile hundreds of thousands enjoy visiting the College Football Hall of Fame, its President and CEO John W. Stephenson Jr. goes to his own sports venue when he wants to relax and get his sports fix. “I go to Dick’s Sporting Goods,” he says. “There’s always something fun to get there.”

Fun is important to Stephenson. He describes the Hall of Fame as a special place. “ It's such an over-the-top, unique experience," he says. "It’s unlike anything you have seen before. It’s not your traditional busts, artifacts and plaques hall of fame. It’s a celebration of college football and it’s designed to be engaging and fun.”

Located downtown near the Omni MARTA station, the Hall of Fame opened a year ago to rave reviews and Stephenson understands the reason. “It’s a celebration of college football and it’s designed to be engaging and fun. Even if you are not a college football fan, I guarantee you will be entertained for a good two hours while CONTINUED >

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you’re in the building because of all the cool things you can see and do and kids love it, too. Honestly, it’s hard to describe because there’s nothing to compare it to.

You will just have to trust me and go check it out yourself.”

Stephenson, who earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia, grew up in the Sandy Springs area and calls himself a big UGA fan but not a fanatic. “I don’t really follow off-season stuff like recruiting,” he says. “But I love to watch or attend games on fall Saturdays. One of the cool things about this job is getting to meet and getting to know many in the college football world outside of UGA — even Georgia Tech!”

Speaking of Georgia Tech, Stephenson says he loves a “house divided,” such as a Georgia Tech/UGA or University of South Carolina/Clemson union. “Honestly, I think the “house divided” couples enjoy a common appreciation for college football generally and get to share that with each other as part of their lives … except maybe that one Saturday a year!”

Stephenson now lives between Brookhaven and Chastain. “It’s easy to get anywhere and we love the public parks with playgrounds, which are great for your kids.” Stephenson says that his family, which consists of wife, Megan, and children May and Jack, is often at PDK airport where the kids can play on the playground and watch planes take off and land. "Then we head over to get a good burger at Downwind.”

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Stephenson and his family are active in their church and the children’s school and they always support various local nonprofits that have an impact on the city and state. “I play golf when I can and we enjoy the Northside Youth Organization at Chastain Park. I grew up paying baseball, football and basketball out there so now that our kids are starting to get involved with NYO, it’s fun to watch.”

Even though his schedule is jam packed, he has his favorite places around town including going to Houston’s for a nice meal with his wife, to Taqueria del Sol or Taxco for family night out and Sugar Shack for a quiet cup of coffee.

Stephenson certainly didn’t have his eyes set on leading the Hall of Fame. He was a partner at Troutman Sanders with a number of clients in the hospitality, sports and entertainment industry. He was retained by project organizers in 2009 to asset with efforts to move the Hall to Atlanta. “I loved my co-workers and clients, but when I got the call, it was a great opportunity for a new challenge and to grow professionally.

In addition to that, what a great honor to be a part of bringing a fantastic new asset to our city and state.”

He truly is excited about the College Football Hall of Fame. “” he says. “It’s a nonprofit establishment built to be an asset for our city and state.”

He believes the hall is another point of distinction that separates Atlanta from other cities. “Sometimes we Atlantans are behind the curve at experiencing and appreciating all that our city has to offer,” he says. “My kids like to run around the 45-yard-long indoor football field as well as two of our inter-actives: virtual face painting and the 52-foot-long touchscreen media wall.

“I’d like for folks to make the trip downtown, experience the Hall and then be advocates for it. I really would like to see our metro Atlanta residents get excited about what we’ve built downtown and to be proud of it.”

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f you’ve ever moved to a new city or set out to experience new things or learn a new skill, you probably understand how difficult it can be to meet people who share your interests. Luckily, Meetup provides dozens, if not hundreds, of opportunities to meet new friends, lovers, and team mates, nearby.

Meetup is an in-person social network of like-minded people. Say you enjoy motorcycles, but don’t have any friends who ride. Visit Meetup, and you’ll find a group who takes rides every Saturday leaving from Brookhaven. Like to knit? You’re guaranteed to find a knitting group near Peachtree Hills. From arts and crafts to music, sports to animal lovers, there is a Meetup for everyone. One of the most popular Meetups are the outdoor and sports Meetups.

One of the most popular Buckhead Meetups is Running for Brews, a Meetup that combines jogging and craft beer. Participants meet at The Elbow Room, a pub/pizzeria on Pharr Road, each Monday at 7 p.m. After a 5k run through the gorgeous streets and neighborhoods of Buckhead, they end the evening with craft beer, good conversation, and some delicious pizza. This particular

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Meetup has grown organically to include numerous other Atlanta locations as well as a Facebook, Twitter (@Runningforbrews), and Instagram (@RFBBuckhead) page.

“They make me look forward to Mondays,” says member Chris Lammi. “Runners of all abilities attend and I’ve found great inspiration watching many reach their running goals.”

Whether you run or play kickball, volleyball, pickleball, or underwater hockey, there is an outdoor Meetup for you. If you enjoy hiking, jogging, geocaching, or swimming, you’ll find some like-minded folks. There are groups for men, women, African-Americans, seniors, children and with Buckhead and Brookhaven’s wide population variety and Atlanta’s pleasant weather, you should have no problem finding a Meetup that suits you and your interests. And if, by some reason, you can’t find an existing group, start your own in five minutes and for a small fee.

And, whether you’re a retired pro soccer player or a soccer mom, most groups welcome all skill levels.

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want to take advantage of that. Meetup, in general, is successful because it lets people use the internet to meet new friends and then get off the internet and live their lives. And with the team-focused sports Meetups available, nervous first-timers needn’t feel intimidated, because it’s a group dynamic.

Another popular group is Buckhead Tennis, a multi-level group that combines a love for tennis with a love for staying in shape. Weekly matches are held, as well as a bi-monthly competitive event, open to any member who wants to track their progress and feel that healthy competitive spirit. This group has a yearly membership charge, and also requires participants to bring their own tennis balls; there are also numerous activities and outings, non-tennis related, planned after each weekly Meetup.

The benefits and positive aspects of Meetup’s go well beyond the expected. Not only has the organization fueled economic growth for both individuals and communities, but also inspired members and organizers to start their own businesses, non-profits, and other

organizations that improve the BuckHaven economic landscape.

“I’ve met many of my long-term friends from different Meetups that I’ve attended,” says Justin Sanderfer, who has both attended and hosted Meetups. “I can’t say I would have the same circle of friends if I’d never become involved.”

Meetup was founded in the days just after September 11, 2001. CEO Scott Heiferman realized that he and his neighbors were talking, socializing, and generally meeting up with one another more than they ever had before; what if he could make something positive and lasting result from that tragedy? In summer of 2002, Heiferman, along with a small team, launched Meetup. There are currently more than 200,000 Meetups, 22 million members in 181 countries worldwide.

Visit Meetup.com and after a short list of questions and a confirmation email you are free to search for whatever Meetup you want, either by type or location. Download the Meetup app to stay connected on the go.

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Parting Thoughts

Why I Taught My Mom To Play Baseball “Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too.”- Yogi Berra WORDS WITT GREBE

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y name is Witt Grebe and I love baseball. I started playing baseball when I was 4 years old. Back then, my mom used to stand on the sidelines and cheer. I was so happy when my mom cheered that I wanted to play longer because I had joy in my body and I felt like I was awesome. It’s good to love something.

When I was 5, I played longer. I practiced and learned how to throw the proper way. My mom LOVED watching me play and I loved that, too. When I was 6 (turning 7), I won the season championship. My team was the A’s. My mom encouraged me to be tough on the field and also to be strong. She knew I could handle the championship. Baseball felt right to me.

I turned 8 and continued playing ball. This year was tougher.

Kids were getting older and better. My team had a rough year.

We only won 2-3 games. Our whole team played good but we still weren’t the best team out there. That didn’t matter to my mom and me, though. What mattered to me was if I played my best and we had fun. My mom still loved watching me play, like moms do, and I still loved the game of baseball.

The season was over, but I couldn’t forget baseball. Every day that summer, I practiced, no matter the temperature outside. I said to myself, if I’m going to practice baseball at home and 50

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continue to play good, I need a person to play with me that never gives up. I picked my mom because she always encourages me and keeps things fun. I was excited to teach my mom baseball because I am the youngest in my family and this gave me a chance to be in charge for once!

My mom had never played baseball before. Her dad wasn’t around a lot when she was young. He was a fighter pilot at war and she grew up on a military base with books and her sisters. She was very fast but she never got a chance to show it to anyone. I really wanted her to know what it feels like to play baseball. This is why I decided to teach my mom my favorite game.

First, I taught her how to throw, because I needed a pitcher to pitch to me. She’s still working on it. I used my birthday money to buy a batting tee and rebounder. I shared the rebounder with my mom so she could learn how to field balls. She has gotten better and better. Practicing really works! Our next lesson is to learn how to hit. By the time I’m done coaching her, she is going to be great. My, oh my, me and my mom love baseball!

(Witt Grebe is 8-years old. He and his mother live in Buckhead. Witt plays baseball with NYO at Chastain Park. He will be in second grade at Morris Brandon Elementary this year.)

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