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that. So our philanthropic arm is really the Tuckahoe
Little League, and that's where a lot of our players
funnel up through the organization."
The Tuckahoe Little League is one of the largest little
leagues in the state, but the 38,000 square foot
fieldhouse also draws players from across the region
with additional programming, including 19 travel
teams.
Two youth programs form the starting level for young
baseball and softball athletes. Their Little Titans
program is for boys and girls 5-8 years old. Run in
conjunction with the Little League, it helps keep kids
engaged and ready for the season. Another program
helps Little League kids prepare for the transition
to travel ball.
The facility also brings in coaches from the Little
League to work with Chris McKnight, vice president of
baseball and softball at Tuckahoe Sports and a former
collegiate coach and major league scout. "He does a
whole series of free educational clinics just to kind of
help the coaches know what direction they're going,"
says Lesa.
College students, pro players, and other adults will
return to the facility to lead clinics and help out or to
keep fresh and in-shape during breaks. "Everybody
who has graduated from our program gets an alumni
