- Dec 13, 2023
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Mario Ford Baseball Camp participants joined over 200 youngsters in excitement during the week of the Don’t Blink Home Run Derby. A kids clinic at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium kicked off a number of events which brought together experienced and young aspiring baseball players.
Consolidated Water (Bahamas) Ltd. (CWCO) made a donation to the Mario Ford Baseball program to purchase uniforms and procure equipment. These items are crucial for athlete development and success beyond the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) organized event, done in collaboration with Don’t Blink and the Players Way.
“Starting from scratch, I did not know how to bat, but Coach Ford helped me. Everyone thinks you just throw the ball, but it is more than that, you practice and get better. A lot of people are here at Don’t Blink and we get to learn from them. They help us to get better and be able to do something in life with our talents,” he said.
The Mario Ford Baseball program runs for 10 months each year and has been instrumental in promoting baseball among young athletes, providing them with opportunities to develop their skills and compete at higher levels. The support from CWCO will further enhance the program’s ability to offer high-quality training and competitive experiences.
Keano Cooper, 11, who started baseball a little over a month ago, shared that by being in the program, he learned to “bat, catch and slide when the ball is coming”.
CWCO General Manager Henderson Cash expressed his enthusiasm about Mario Ford Baseball Camp participants in some of the activities of the Don’t Blink Home Run Derby.
“CWCO knows the importance of investing in our youth. Sports programs like the one headed by Coach Mario Ford teach skills needed on and off the field. Our contribution is not just a donation; it is an investment in the potential of young athletes. We are excited to see them shine locally and abroad.”
Apart from taking part in the kids camp, young baseball players were also a part of the Futures Showcase and came out in full force at the home run derby at Montagu Beach this past Saturday.