06/27/2026
Lastly, we want to take a moment to thank a few groups of people without whom this program simply would not exist: our volunteer coaches, our sponsors, and the school.
To our coaches: thank you for giving your time, energy, patience, and heart to the children in our community. Many of you spent your weeknights and even weekends at the ball field instead of at home with your families. Between practices, games, communicating with parents, organizing lineups, and helping players develop their skills, you dedicated countless hours to making this season a success. Coaching is a labor of love. You volunteered your time because you care about kids and believe in the positive impact youth sports can have on their lives. You taught much more than softball and baseball. You taught teamwork, perseverance, sportsmanship, responsibility, and confidence. Thank you for showing up, encouraging your players, and helping create memories that will last a lifetime.
To our sponsors: thank you for investing in the children and families of our community. Your generosity helped provide uniforms, equipment, gear, and even new bases for our players this season. Because of your support, we were able to continue providing opportunities for kids to learn, grow, compete, and have fun. Every child who stepped onto the field this summer benefited from your generosity. Your contributions helped create an environment where our athletes could focus on learning the game, building friendships, and making memories. You are investing in much more than a ball program: you are investing in our youth, our families, and our community.
We would also like to extend a special thank you to Southwest School, especially our administrators and maintenance staff. Thank you for allowing us to use the school's facilities and for partnering with us throughout the season. Whether it was preparing facilities, addressing maintenance issues, or responding quickly when the concession stand flooded, your support helped keep things running smoothly. So much of what you do happens behind the scenes, but it makes a tremendous difference. We are grateful for your willingness to help and for the pride you take in providing a safe and welcoming place for our kids and families.
As new directors this season, we have been humbled by the support we've received from both our coaches and sponsors. We have seen firsthand the dedication, generosity, and community spirit that make Southwest Summer Ball so special.
Southwest Summer Ball is not built by one person. It is built by parents, coaches, sponsors, volunteers, and community members who care deeply about our kids and are willing to invest their time, talents, and resources to help them succeed.
To every volunteer coach and every sponsor who helped make this season possible: thank you. Your impact reaches far beyond the ball field, and we are incredibly grateful for all you dome
