The perks of being a nonprofit organization are usually more altruistic than anything else, but every now and then there are some little added bonus exceptions.  For example, last year I was able to write a grant for The EMpact One Foundation with the St. Louis Cardinals charitable giving foundation known as Cardinals Care that […]

Every 4 years the top athletes from across the United States gather to duke it out and determine the best of the best.  Days, weeks, months, and years of training all coming together for each athlete to compete for the Summer Olympic Games, also known as the Games of the Olympiad.   But, it’s not […]

It’s been a busy week in the Wide World of Sports this week.  As such, I couldn’t decide on just one thing to share and decided to hit the highlight reel for a week’s worth of ICYMI from my personal replay booth.  Be sure to drop me a note in the comments if I missed […]

Happy Dad Month!  Since we had a shout out to all the Sports Moms out their carrying the load on Mother’s Day I felt like it was only fitting to take a little time to praise the carrier of gym bags, the hurler of praise and insults alike, the little league coaching, high five giving, […]

Let’s go ahead and admit it.  If you aren’t guilty of actually sending it, you have at least typed out a scathing comeback, tell off narrative, review, etc. and deleted it deciding those words were better left unshared.  This week’s article is dedicated to the Keyboard Warriors.  I’m not going to sit here and say […]

As an old school baller I have to admit that it makes my heart happy to finally see the WNBA getting some attention.  There have been a long line of female Basketball athletes who have laid the foundation for the success that the ladies are enjoying today, but, until recently, the women’s professional game has […]

Being a “sports girl” I have been given the opportunity, and in my adult life created the opportunity, to travel around and do some pretty cool sporty things.  I played AAU Basketball and Travel League Softball in High School, so we were always on the go, in different states, playing in different venues and arenas.  […]

Now that baseball season is in full swing let’s talk balls and strikes!  Specifically tiny human baseball.  Now, before you come for me let me just make a note.  I am probably one of the most competitive people you will ever meet.  Growing up playing sports and playing at elite levels taught me not just […]

I know last week I mentioned we were going to talk about baseball this week. However, that’s before I realized today is the Friday before Mother’s Day. So, with that in mind, we are going to push baseball back a week – don’t worry, we are still going there – and talk about Mom’s. Specifically […]

Welcome to How the Ball Bounces with Bekka.  If you have made it this far let’s start with thanks for giving this article a shot…see what I did there?  Second, let’s address the elephant in the room.   What does this chick possibly know about sports?   Well, to be honest, quite a lot.  I have had […]