“Dear Sherry McCann,

I am the coach of the 11U FCA RedHawks and we played all our games over at Shorty Howell Park this weekend.  Unfortunately we lost in the semifinals, but I must tell you that we had a great time at your tournament.  I thought the organization of the tournament was well planned and your team executed the event very well.  The coach’s packets were complete and answered all the questions I had going into the tournament.  Also, I must tell you that Mike, the tourney director over at Shorty Howell Park was particularly great and on top of everything.  I did have 1 issue with a plate umpire and Mike listened to my concern and spoke to the umps and did the best he could do for me and I was very satisfied with his efforts.  In these tournaments there are always going to be coaches, parents and some umpires that let emotions get the best of them and say bad things and make wrong decisions and then even some that just love to complain.  I hope that you will not listen to any of the complainers and just continue to put on a great tourney like you did this year.   My team and families had a wonderful time and we would like to do your tourney again next year.  Thanks for all the work, and again thanks for a great tourney.” 

Gary Payton, R. Ph.

“Sherry,
Just wanted to thank you and all of the folks for all of the hard work y'all did this past weekend. We had a blast. Looking forward to next year. 

Sincerely,”

Joe Turner
Gainesville Braves 10U

“I wanted to let you all know what an awesome experience it was to be part of your tournament. My son Colt plays for the 11 and under Southwest Phenoms, and even though they lost in the championship game it was a great game and well run weekend. Colt got hurt in the last inning of the game and Brian's mom personally brought the bag of ice he needed for his ankle. I was blown away by her compassion and true dedication to this tournament. It was so important that she placed such an emphasis on education during the awards ceremony. Never has another  tourney done anything like that. I work in a Cobb County school system, and so know the value of the boys learning at an early age that grades are so important in everything they will do. I admire for the cause you support with this tournament. I'm a single mom of 4 kids 15 and under, and I rely on people like you all to help make it possible for my son to play baseball. Thanks again for all your hard work. We can't wait until next year to try for the championship again. Have a great summer and Brian should be starting Allstar just by the number of ballots my kids have  sent in. GO Braves!!!”

 Tracee Simmons