Coach Trosky,

I just wanted to send you a note to say Thank You! The baseball trip to the Dominican Republic was a trip of a lifetime. I had always wanted my son Nick to visit a third world county. Not only did he get the opportunity to learn from another culture, he also had the opportunity to see how the Dominican baseball players train. From the first day, when the boys went out to take practice on the town baseball field, you could see in their eyes they were in for something special. A truly eye-opening experience.

The local boys, who were playing baseball in the street with a stick and a bottle cap would stop and watch our boys with delight. And as we traveled around, it was amazing to see all the professional Major League Baseball facilities scattered about. Getting the chance to visit and tour some of the MLB facilities was great. Even better was when the players got the chance to play against the Dominican teams in both the Major League stadiums.

The most memorable day was when the boys went into a village and handed out donated baseball gear to the local kids. It was truly awesome. Children and young players filled the park, and everyone that came received something to take home. I will never forget the look on the children’s faces as they received the gifts, and even more, the faces of the boys as they handed it out.

This was the trip I always hoped for my son… and me.

Thanks again,

Dan Rossetta