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Oakland NJ - A Great Town For Kids  by: Aron Wallad My children, my wife and I have been fortunate to have lived in the town of Oakland NJ, for the past 18 years. The commitment to kids sports programs, especially girls softball, I think would be hard to surpass by any other town this size. ( 14,000 - 15,000). I have seen many girls flourish in the Softball program, playing on traveling teams, and at the varsity level at our High School. Part of the success the girls have is due to the efforts of a handful of men and women who are the commissioners, coaches and administrators of these programs I would hate to think what my daughter’s life would be like if she was not playing softball. She loves that softball. In the spirit of keeping the game going; I have seen them organize teams, balance schedules, and choose coaches. I have watched them scramble to find an umpire so the game could be played. I have seen them on the golf cart riding around - trying to locate the key that opens the shed, so the lights could be turned on for a night game. They are always around to make sure that things worked. I wonder how they are able to calm parents, satisfy their critics, and keep a cool head in so many volatile situations. I guess the answer is they love the game more than it’s headaches. My thanks to the tireless people that run the sports programs in the town of Oakland. Neil Malmud, from Oakland NJ, was an inspiration in the writing of this story. For his efforts as an administrator, commissioner and especially as a coach, I am extremely grateful.. Aron Wallad Founder Baseball’s Pride and Joy About The Author Aron Wallad has been a baseball lover for over 40 years. Writing about his favorite subject, baseball, has been a blessing. You will enjoy the heartwarming stories, the unusual statistics and inspiring quotes. But mostly you will love the heartwarming stories that hit a home run to your heart. Join his ezine http://www.baseballsprideandjoy.com/index.php?tag=articlecity awallad@optonline.net This article was posted on January 30, 2005   View More Videos from the "Recreation and Sports" category: 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu: Straight Jacket How to grip lacrosse stick properly Steelers beat Jets 24-19 - Super Bowl Bound Master the Rockport Stinger - Golf Tips   Read More Articles from the "Recreation and Sports" Category: Skatesailing – The Ice Age by Jakob Jelling A Golf Fitness Tip Need to Focus On The Golf Swing by James Wulf Why The Horse's Eye's Are So Important When Training Him! by Andy Curry Beginning Runner: The Benefits of Water Aerobic Exercise by Kely Braswell The Value of Observation by Donald Berthiaume ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 by Prateek Gupta Hammer Nutrition: An Athlete’s Essentials by Johnson McBrady Top 5 RC Car Accessories by Greg Root Best Kayaking Places by Peter Lenkefi Quick Guide To Choosing Canoes by Canos Avontur << Back to "Recreation And Sports" Index

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