Scouting Report - Balls & Dolls

The Balls & Dolls are part of the "Original Six". The "Original Six" are the six teams that played in the first SCK season and helped found the league. They are undoubtedly one of the corner stones of the league. Not only was this team here when the league was founded but their members are dedicated and loyal volunteers. Without the Balls & Dolls this league would not be as successful as it is today. Sun City Kickball will always be thankful for having a team like the Balls & Dolls.

Although when it comes down to the game itself, they love the competition of kickball almost as much as they love this league. Their coach is Oscar Esparza who won the "Fall 09 Coach of the Season Award". I had the opportunity to sit down with Coach Esparza and speak with him about his team. He filled me in on the team's mission statement and says that one of the main purposes of the team is to "have fun while playing kickball". He added that," in order to achieve our desired level of enjoyment, there are several steps we must take as a team and as individual players". The keys steps he pointed out were commitment, ambition, and optimism. He also said, "at our best, few teams can challenge the Balls & Dolls", a statement that is more fact than opinion. The Balls & Dolls have shown that they are a great team. The have the wins to prove it and a determination that won't let them stop. They are an all-around team that has proven that they can compete with any team.

Their biggest and only criticism is that they have yet to finish on top. They have come very close to winning it all but are often derailed. Usually it is at the hands of their biggest rival the mighty Shockers. You might even say that they have developed a sort of chip on their shoulder because of their inability to bring down the Shockers. A chip that becomes bigger and heavier each season, so much so that if not soon addressed it may break their team's back. However their coach has high expectations for his team, he says,"I expect to win our division. Teams are measured by championships". Hopefully the Balls & Dolls can keep up the intensity throughout the entire season, finish strong, and finally get that much desired championship win.

God's speed and Good Luck!