Thanks to Chatham Parks & Recreation

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I would like to thank and acknowledge the Chatham County Parks & Recreation staff (particularly Andrew Harrison and Tracy Teague) for their incredible hard work and patience regarding the recently completed county youth basketball season.

I served as a first-time coach this year and admittedly had doubts and concerns regarding the ability to have almost 700 young people safely participate, given the challenges related to the pandemic. As the season progressed and I got to know my players, I became acutely aware of the importance of having this activity — more so than ever as not only a physical activity but a social one during an unprecedented time of isolation for many of them and their families.

The logistics of safely completing a season with eight leagues spread over the entire county, during a pandemic, with two weather-related weekend cancellations is no small feat. Andrew especially is to be commended for his diligence and willingness to be flexible. If you are not aware of the many activities and facilities supported by Chatham County Parks & Recreation, I encourage you to visit their page on the chathamcountync.gov website. We are fortunate in Chatham County to have these activities and resources, and Tracy Burnett and her staff are certainly worthy of recognition.

Go Fever! (Girls’ 13U Chatham Grove team).

Memory Dossenbach
Pittsboro