Dear Dodgers,

I want to congratulate all the players for setting their goal to win the championship, and then working hard to achieve that goal as a team. I saw these young men overcome hard times and some tough losses to become proud self-confident champions.

• Nathaniel, who had never played organized ball before, developed into a good outfielder who not only made a key catch in today's final inning, but he also got two hits.
• It was a privilege to watch big Nate become the team leader that I knew he could become. Watching him become a confident hitter hitting two out of the park was also a thrill.
• I will always remember the grace with which Aaron would glide under a fly ball, and the long distance that he would regularly drive the ball.
• It was great to see Julian get so many key hits in so many key situations.
• Brian became an outstanding first baseman  and pitcher.
• In today’s game Matt was the stellar pitcher we knew we could count on.
• I want to thank  Elijah for the excitement at short stop. I will never forget his chasing the ball to the second base side and making the throw.  
• Dylan, thank you for the key hits. You developed a lot of power in your swing.
• Zach was his usual steady self on the field and at bat.
• Adam, today was the championship game, and you turned in a championship performance.
• We missed Josh and Jeremy but we knew they were with us in heart.
• This year Josh became the strong hitter I knew he could become. 
• Jeremy became the strong pitcher that I knew he could become.
• I also want to thank both of my assistant coaches for putting up with me this season. Putting up with me is not an easy task sometimes.

Thanks team for a great baseball season. It was a real pleasure being your coach.

                              Coach Chuck