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Baseball Team Needs Help

To Hillside High School Alumni Especially Former Baseball Players:
From The Hillside High School Comets Bullpen Club

March 10, 2010

Dear Friends:
I am assisting Coach Skip Conroy this year coaching the high school baseball team. Having been associated with the game of baseball for numerous years from the Little League level to the professional level I have a great interest and respect for the game. Growing up in Union County and being part of a rich baseball tradition, I am happy to be home to share some of the knowledge I have been fortunate enough to receive and pass it on to upcoming generations. I have played with some of the biggest names in Major League baseball and some of the best coaching staffs around. I want to share that wealth of knowledge I have acquired from playing nearly 10 years of pro baseball and pass it on to our youth.

My goal is to give back to the community in a positive way through teaching and providing a safe, healthy, structured environment for the young men of our community. Leading by example, enabling our kids to grow physically, emotionally, and socially as well as teaching responsibility and accountability for one’s actions is my main objective. I intend to produce better men and responsible citizens who take pride in their work and their communities. My intentions are not to win numerous State Championships and personal accolades, but teach these young men life skills they will need down the road. Like many successful or