AUGUST 25 UPDATE: We're just about at full capacity with 801 kids signed up for the fall season.  Our wait list remains open and it's fairly short in most leagues (we do have a few openings right now in the 8, 9, 10 and 12 year old leagues). For those of you who remain on our wait list, we will let you know just as soon as a spot opens up (if we can't get you in, you will get a full refund). Thanks to all for bearing with us as we put teams together and got the word out on assignments. Team assignments and practice schedules are now out in all leagues. If you have not yet heard from your coach, let us know at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Practices will start on or around August 28.   The first weekend of games will be the weekend of September 10-12.

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2010 Fall Softball - Practices Underway!

Practices began this weekend for the 2010 NYO Fall Softball season.  It was great to see the girls (and coaches) back out at NYO.  We have another great turnout this fall with over 200 girls!  A couple of reminders as teams begin practices leading to opening games:  first, for the next month at least, please remember to send your daughter with a drink or water to practice.  As we saw this weekend, the Georgia summer heat is still in full force and the girls need to stay hydrated.  Coaches will take water breaks regularly during practice, so please send plenty of fluids; and second, please include a mouthpiece for your daughter (unless she wears a face mask, in which event she does not have to wear the mouthpiece).  We want to protect those teeth as best we can!  Finally, keep these important dates on your calendar:  

• Each Saturday at NYO beginning at 1pm, NYO will hold a Pitching Clinic, led by Stan Jones, for one hour (cost-$10/girl) to give our new and returning pitchers some extra instruction
• Games will begin Sunday, September 12 (the weekend AFTER Labor Day)
• Each team will play 9 games (each Sunday from September 12 through November 7)

Have a great week and NYO Softball looks forward to seeing you this weekend!

On Sunday, August 8, Titus Sports Academy, which operates fitness programs out of Chastain gym for youths and for adults, took a group of 150 kids, including 60 kids from NYO, to the Braves game at Turner field, which included a tour of the Braves training areas.
 
Titus client David Ross, a catcher for the Braves, hit his first home run of the season in the Braves win.
 
Pictured below were just some of the attendees, who were eager to show off their newly toned muscles.

Prior to Sunday's Girls' tryouts, NYO basketball legend and Rice University women's basketball star, Megan Elliott, met another Rice University Basketball legend - Doug McKendrick (yes the proprietor of Mckendrick's Steak House) in a game of "HORSE".

By the way, Doug Mckendrick still holds numerous Rice University school records including most points in a game - 47 vs. GA Tech in 1965.

The ever gracious Megan allowed Doug to shoot 1st and he held court in a narrow victory.  

Mr. Mckendrick was impressed with the NYO facilities and suggested all NYO Board functions take place @ his world renown Steak House! Just put the bill on Allan Gottlieb's tab!