A DECADE OF EXCELENCE ON THE DIAMOND
IN A WORLD FILLED WITH TECHNOLOGICAL DISTRACTIONS AND FAST-PACED LIFESTYLES, THE EDWARD M. DWECK SUMMER BASEBALL LEAGUE STANDS AS A TESTAMENT TO THE ENDURING APPEAL OF OUR COMMUNITY’S DESIRE TO PLAY TOGETHER AND STAY TOGETHER.
Since its inception 10 years ago, this remarkable league, headed by Sports Directors Jon Entel, has been bringing excitement to young players from kindergarten through ninth grade every Sunday, celebrating baseball, sportsmanship and camaraderie. As it embarks on its tenth year, the league continues to flourish, welcoming 540 players across 54 teams.
A dedicated group of parent coaches and DSN staff have tirelessly worked to elevate the league’s standards year after year. Entel acknowledges the rarity of an endeavor that consistently improves with time. “It is rare in any industry or profession for a product to continue to get better year after year, and that’s what we have with the DSN Baseball League.” In a world where attention to detail often makes the difference, the league stands as a shining example of how dedication, passion and commitment can create the greatest summer experience.
The League’s mission extends beyond mere competition; it’s about fostering growth both as athletes and individuals. Each week, 14 different fields become competitive battlegrounds where young athletes learn not only the intricacies of the game, but also the values of sportsmanship. It’s not just about swinging bats and throwing pitches; it’s about building character and forming lasting friendships.
The culmination of this summer-long journey is the highly anticipated World Series, which was held on August 20th. Teams vied for the championship title and the energy and enthusiasm on the field were palpable. As the curtain fell on another successful baseball season, the memories and friendships forged within the league endure. It’s not just about the scores earned; it is about the laughter and growth that happened on and off the field.
DSN’s Executive Director Sammy Sitt reminisces, “Jeffrey Ashear reached out to me in 2013 asking if DSN could put together a small league in the summer. I told him if he could recruit 40 players, consider it done. Within 24 hours he had all the players! Now, we have over 540 players from all parts of our community — different schools, different shuls — yet 1 baseball league. Bringing families together in a happy and exciting environment is what we do best. Thank you to Jon and our entire passionate staff for everything they do for DSN. Nobody does it better!”
