When You Are Looking for American Heroes- Don't Forget the Coaches!!
Those of you who know me know how proud I am of my grand daughter Avery's accomplishments as a runner. At age 10, she is now one of the top middle distance runners her age in the nation, and loves the feeling of confidence this gives her as well as all the great new friends she has made in her track team- the Prospect Park Youth Running Club. But none of this would have been possible without th
2-22-14 With A Brooklyn Accent Go BATs All Week
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