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Where do you live? I live in Wake Forest, NC

How long have you been a Miracle League coach? I believe I have been volunteering for 4 years as a coach and many more years as a Buddy.

What team are you currently coaching? I’m currently coaching for the Royals, and before that I coached the Mudhens.

What do you like to do when you are not at the ball field? When not coaching Miracle League, I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the beach and listening to live country music.

What is your favorite part of a Miracle League game? Why?   My favorite part of Miracle League is watching the players grow and improve each season. With that growth comes even more confidence and I am always so proud of how hard our players work. Miracle League allows our kids to be authentically themselves and there is nothing that can replace the joy I feel from witnessing the growth year over year. 

A highlight for me: A few seasons ago one of the players on my team sang the National Anthem. This individual has a limited vocabulary, but she knew every word to the Star Spangled Banner and even sang without music. We were all so proud of her and it will always remain one of my favorite memories.

Where do you live? Chapel Hill

How long have you been volunteering with the Miracle League? 3 years

What team do you currently coach? I coach the Durham Railriders.

What do you like to do when you are not at the ball field? I enjoy spending time with family and friends, fly fishing, attending sporting events, and reading.

What is your favorite part of a Miracle League game? Why? Of course, the tremendous joy and experiences that the Miracle League of the Triangle offers to its players on gameday are absolutely central.  On each gameday, I also love that family members can come to the games and have the opportunity to solely focus on celebrating their loved ones on the field.  The Miracle League provides each family with an environment where they don’t have to worry about their player not being noticed, cheered for, or encouraged. As each player shines on the field, I hope the games offer our families a moment to take a deep breathe, smile big, and know that they are in community with those who deeply appreciate them and their player. 

A highlight for me: In the Fall of 2024 during one of our games, a player on the opposing team hit a beautiful homerun over the left field wall.  I will not soon forget the surprise and pure joy on his face, as he saw the ball disappear in the distance and heard both teams cheer loudly for him.  There were huge smiles in the stands, along with more than a few faces with tears of joy.  The moment was made even more special by the Duke University baseball players (the buddies for the day) who all tracked the ball off of the player’s bat, turned their heads to watch the ball fly over the wall, and spontaneously raised their arms and cheered loudly for the player as he rounded the bases.