Jose Canarte:Blue Ballers
What is your position on the Eboard
My position is League CSR
Why kickball?
Kickball seemed like a fun non competitive way to meet people
How long have you been playing kickball?
I have been Playing for 2 years
What is your favorite position and why?
My favorite Position is pitcher
Any tips for new comers?
Remember it's a social league so get out there and BE SOCIAL!
Kyle Settle: Inglorious Ballstards
What is your position on the Eboard
My position is President
(Blog Team)
Why kickball?
Originally just to have something to do but quickly realized how fun it is and how great it is to meet new awesome people, like me of course.... also it makes for a great "void" filler after I hung up the football cleats for good
How long have you been playing kickball?
I've been playing for 2 complete years, 4 seasons in New Haven, 2 seasons elsewhere
What is your favorite position and why?
Ummm, I usually like a position where I can pull hair &... o, wait ~ kickball; I'm extremely good at pitcher, catcher, and 3rd base but my fav is Catcher because you can hurt someones feelings that is trying to score and just "TAG" them pretty good
Any tips for new comers?
A close mouth doesn't get fed~ Meaning, if you’re not social, no one will know who you are and that ruins the kickball experience. So be social!!!!
~Also~
Herpes is a gift that keeps on giving so wrap it before you tap it.....
Jordan Schreck; UniBalls
What is your position on the board
League VP
Why kickball?
Fond memories from grade school and a college buddy, Dean, started the league
How long have you been playing kickball?
This will be my 5th kickball shirt.
What is your favorite position and why?
Catcher... get to meet the most people there serving as a distraction while they kick.
Any tips for new comers?
Branch out from your own team. Come to the bar and other events. Above all, have fun!
Therese Horn: Inglorious Ballstards
What is your position on the board
Treasurer/
Why kickball?
I wanted to join a sports league that was more social than competitve.
How long have you been playing kickball?
I've been playing since Spring 2007, started out on Ultimate Ballz, so I'm a league
veteran :o)
What is your favorite position and why?
I like to play 2nd base and center outfield. There's a great view from the center of the field!
Any tips for new comers?
Go to Happy Hour and schmooze!
Steve Watson: I Got a Fever
What is your position on the board
I am head Ref coordinator
Why kickball?
Why not kickball? Where else can you have as much fun and let that competitive spirit loose on a Sunday afternoon?
How long have you been playing kickball?
This is season #5
What is your favorite position and why?
Sorry, no personal questions today
Any tips for new comers?
Watch a few games the first week to get a feel for how the game is played. It's simple, but there are some subtleties.
Dom Alston: Inglorious Ballstards
What is your position on the board
My position on the board is co-Ref Coordinator
Why kickball?
The reason I play kickball is the great social aspect, a happy substitute from football and the great people that I met.
How long have you been playing kickball?
This is my second season
What is your favorite position and why?
My favorite position in kickball is outfield, but centerfield is my personal favorite because I get to feel like a field general because I see everything
Any tips for new comers?
My tips for new comers are to just have fun, and meet new people. Above all, have fun.
Dan McLeggon: Balls Deep
What is your position on the board
Social Chair
Why kickball?
I like Sunday kickball because it distracts you from the fact that it is almost Monday.
How long have you been playing kickball?
Since Fall 08. This is my 5th season.
What is your favorite position and why?
1st Base. It doesn't involve much running and I feel that my skill set makes me a prototypical kickball 1st baseman.
Any tips for new comers?
Learn how to bunt. And buy some cleats.
Hannah Laplante: Blue Ballers
What is your position on the board
My position on the board is the co-social chair.
Why kickball?
Honestly, I started playing kickball to join a team with some of my co-workers to get to know them better. I figured it would be a kind of fun so I gave it a shot - now I'm completely addicted! Kickball has introduced me to a whole new world of friends, fun, and competition. Kickball gives me something to look forward to every week; Kickball Sunday is by far my favorite part of every week.
How long have you been playing kickball?
Though I may make it sound like I am a veteran player and act like I am because I'm on the board, I am only going into my second season of kickball - with many more to come obviously.
What is your favorite position and why?
What position do I like? Let's see, what position do I not like? I'm the star left fielder on my team, but I've played short stop a few times which is definitely more fun since I actually get some action there because people like to bunt. Really I'd be happy playing any position on the field though; I just like to play.
Any tips for new comers?
When starting to play kickball it is important to remember that you can't be 100% competitive or 100% fun. It is important to have a balance of both and to be on a team that is equally as balanced. Play hard, have fun, make friends, and enjoy!
Jillian Kellogg: Blue Ballers
What is your position on the board
My position on the board is co-Social Chair
(Blog Team)
Why kickball?
I could answer this seriously and say “I can't even begin to explain to you what kickball has done for me. I could probably go on for hours, and then some...probably cry a few times, and then continue. That's how much. Me being a part of kickball is a sure thing to me having happiness in my life 100% of the time."…but instead I’ll say that I’m a dancer-wannabe-sport-player, and kickball seemed the easiest sport for me to play!
How long have you been playing kickball?
I have only been playing kickball for one season previous to this one…which makes me awesome.
What is your favorite position and why?
That sounds like a personal question…I don’t know if I really have one. I aspire to one-day play shortstop, just because I think it would be cool.
Any tips for new comers?
Be social! I can honestly say my friend count went up 100% when I joined kickball. I became closer with my teammates and my enemies (damn balls deep)j/k. And for new captains I say LOVE YOUR TEAM! This may sound lame, but, the more your team stays a family, and then the better you will do. Have a great season! And I hope to beat you on the field. =]
Mike Pinto: Balls to the Wall
What is your position on the board
Charities/Tournaments chair
Why kickball?
Because I've conquered every other sport
How long have you been playing kickball?
Since Spring 2010
What is your favorite position and why?
I could get inappropriate here, but I know this is a family site and I'm sure someone already said "69", so I'll just go with 1B/C because that's where most of the action is.
Any tips for new comers?
Bring lots of hydration and baked goods to the first game if you want to impress your teammates
Robb Koehler; I Got a Fever
What is your position on the board?
Charity Chairperson - And for those not in the know, Life Haven is our prominent charity. They provide shelter and much more to homeless women who are pregnant or have young children. Their webite is: http://www.lifehaven.org/.
(Blog Team)
Why kickball?
Why not? It's coed, almost everyone has some experience playing (albeit in the fourth grade), and it's FUN! Did I mention it's coed.? I like any sport that has a rule that the girls have to play with the boys!
How long have you been playing kickball?
First through the sixth grade, then I took a 29 year hiatus to work on my kicking style. Since returning to the game I have played two seasons with WAKA and have played two seasons elsewhere
What is your favorite position and why?
I personally like doggie style (giver position, for clarity) because I can still see the TV or read a magazine and it provides deeper…. Oh, you meant fielding position! Sorry. I will play anywhere but I really like playing first base because it is a great place to meet people. I get to antagonize everyone who is lucky (or skillful) enough to arrive there. It's also a wonderful place to get into the whole "safe or out" argument with a referee.
Any tips for new comers?
If you signed up, show up...get your money's worth. It's not fun if you don't play! And leave the 'roid’ rage at home. It's kickball and above all else it's supposed to be fun!
Lindsey Voskowsky; Kickelback
What is your position on the board
I am the head of Ivy Media / the Promotions Chair.
(Blog Team)
Why kickball?
I play kickball because I moved to New Haven last year and I wanted to meet new people and get involved with a fun activity. And it certainly helps that I get a bit of exercise, as well.
How long have you been playing kickball?
This is my second season playing kickball.
What is your favorite position and why?
My favorite position is pitcher. I may not be great at it, but I like having something to do every play.
Any tips for new comers?
Try to go to as many games, events, and after-kickball bar nights as possible! The season will be over before you know it, and then we have that long, cold, desolate, frigid, depressing winter to live through 'til next season... so don't miss a beat!
And for the rest of the
(Blog Team)
Zak Naldrett; Sweep the Leg
What is your job on the blog?
I blabber on about how the season is going
What is your favorite part of the blog?
The part I do, lol
Why kickball?
It's my experience that in most other recreational sports that the social scene just isn't there.
How long have you been playing kickball?
Started in 2007, this will be my eleventh season.
What is your favorite position and why?
3rd base coach, cause I get to yell at people to run
Any tips for new comers?
You are less likely to fall while wearing cleats
Gio; Balls Deep
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