A tip of the Cap to Mr. Chris Graham
My mission to spread the word about Around The Valley in 60 days received a big boost today from Chris Graham of the Augusta Free Press and The Sports Dominion ! I started the week with a little understanding of the talents of Mr.Graham and company but I was still presently surprised with the quality of both his work and his level of interest. Chris put together a short story and 16 minute broadcast from a conversation we shared this week and it was just what the doctor ordered.
Chris and I share a number of things and it was fun to talk with him at length about the upcoming tour. Chris is a serious, skilled writer and a baseball fan while I am a writer and a
serious baseball fan so it was a very pleasant conversation from the start. Most people covering the world today are looking to dig up dirt and UN-cover the big story but I get the impression that Chris gets what we are trying to do with this promotion.
The Valley Baseball League teams are owned by 11 everyday folks that I have come to know over the past 3 years and are out here for the love of the game! Their staffs are full of hard working people from the community that donate their time every summer to make our experience at their parks more enjoyable. We are simply trying to make it fun to come out and see a baseball game for the fans.
Our conversation lasted over 20 minutes and we talked about a large number of topics but sadly one very important part fell onto the editing floor. My wife (Linda) and sons (Andrew, Bradley and Chris) are on board with the idea but I would be lost without my two daughters.
My oldest (Sabrena) listened to the entire broadcast and while she was very pleased with the end result she asked her Dad while he failed to mention his own two person editorial staff.
Sabrena (Grad student @ Liberty University in Lynchburg) handles the designs and art work, including our way cool logo. My youngest of five (Rebecca) is a first-year student @ UVA and is charge of the website and blog info. Yes, just like the team owners, I to would be lost without my "staff".
For those of you not familiar with the Augusta Free Press you should take a look at a great
on-line publication. As for Mr.Graham- I look forward to seeing you at a ball park real soon!
Chris and I share a number of things and it was fun to talk with him at length about the upcoming tour. Chris is a serious, skilled writer and a baseball fan while I am a writer and a
serious baseball fan so it was a very pleasant conversation from the start. Most people covering the world today are looking to dig up dirt and UN-cover the big story but I get the impression that Chris gets what we are trying to do with this promotion.
The Valley Baseball League teams are owned by 11 everyday folks that I have come to know over the past 3 years and are out here for the love of the game! Their staffs are full of hard working people from the community that donate their time every summer to make our experience at their parks more enjoyable. We are simply trying to make it fun to come out and see a baseball game for the fans.
Our conversation lasted over 20 minutes and we talked about a large number of topics but sadly one very important part fell onto the editing floor. My wife (Linda) and sons (Andrew, Bradley and Chris) are on board with the idea but I would be lost without my two daughters.
My oldest (Sabrena) listened to the entire broadcast and while she was very pleased with the end result she asked her Dad while he failed to mention his own two person editorial staff.
Sabrena (Grad student @ Liberty University in Lynchburg) handles the designs and art work, including our way cool logo. My youngest of five (Rebecca) is a first-year student @ UVA and is charge of the website and blog info. Yes, just like the team owners, I to would be lost without my "staff".
For those of you not familiar with the Augusta Free Press you should take a look at a great
on-line publication. As for Mr.Graham- I look forward to seeing you at a ball park real soon!
