Per the club:"The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) hosted their twelfth Dodgers RBI Virtual Coaches Training presented by Nike featuring former Dodger Adrin Gonzlez. Last night, parents and coaches from throughout Los Angeles joined to hear the All-Star and Gold Glove winner talk about coaching tips while sharing his childhood, his Mexican heritage, and the important influence his parents had throughout this career. 'We understand the trauma of the ongoing racial injustice on top of the COVID-19 pandemic has been extremely heavy. Our intention here at the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation is to make sure we support and educate all the adults in our programs within the communities we serve even though we have had Philadelphia 76ers Jersey to suspend in-person youth programming. This includes sharing relevant topics and special guests that can share their stories,' said Tiffany Rubin, LADFs Director of Youth Programs. Moses Malone Jersey "As the youngest of three kids, Gonzlez described his childhood playing baseball in a baseball family. His father played baseball but opted not to sign a profe sional contract to play in Mexico. His dream was for one of his kids to make it to the Major Leagues. He really dedicated his life as a dad for us to have the things nece sary for us to be the best baseball players we could be, said Gonzlez. In recognition of their commitment to the sport, his parents were also awarded with the George and Barbara Bush Little League Parents of the Year award in 2012. "The recognition fell on the same weekend he was traded to the Dodgers. They were ecstatic. They were so happy. My dad is a lifelong Dodger fan with all the Dodger Mexican greats who played with the Dodgers, said Gonzlez of Robert Covington Jersey his parents reaction to joining the Dodgers. He loved all the years in the 1980s with Fernando and the infield. A historic franchise that had some of the best Mexican players of all time, for him it was very exciting. Scroll to Continue"For parents joining as first-time coaches, Gonzlez says to stick with simple advice. The main thing is for the kids to have fun, especially if its their first time playing. Let them have fun. Dont inundate them with all this information, just let them go out there and enjoy the game. He also emphasized to youth players that athletic ability alone does not determine succe s in baseball. "With Dodger Stadium serving as a voting center and players encouraging civic engagement, Gonzlez ended with encouraging parents to exercise their right to vote. I think it is Darryl Dawkins Jersey extremely important to vote, especially for parents. You have a voice in deciding what the next 4, 8, 12, and even 16 years look like and thats your kids upbringing. So you have a voice and vote to decide how your kid is going to be brought up during this time. We all have a voice and choice and we should honor that choice and vote and go out and do it because it matters "The complete interview with Adrin Gonzlez can "The Dodgers Training Academy joined to share at-home hitting techniques, pitching drills, and ideas for homemade gloves for coaches, parents, and players. Dodgers RBI sponsor, Los Angeles County Public Works, also shared information on the importance of recycling and introduced this years recycling challenge aimed at educating families on the benefits of beverage container recycling. "LADFs next coaches training se sion will be held on October 8 and will be first of four se sions aimed at ensuring safe spaces and welcoming team culture for girls. The Nik Stauskas Jersey se sion will also feature a special interview with Diana Collins, mother of Dodger outfielder Mookie Betts. to register. "In addition to Community Amba sador Bank of America, 2020 Dodgers RBI program sponsors include: ARCO, California Masonic Foundation, Dasani, Stephen R. Dennis Memorial Fund, Gatorade, Helen and Will Webster Foundation, Kershaws Challenge, LA84 Foundation, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Los Angeles County Public Works, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Meli sas Produce, Nike, and UCLA Health."