https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com Living in the shadows of SunTrust Park in Smyrna, GA. A beautiful day! Drove by Osborne High School baseball field, Campbell High School baseball field, and Smyrna Little League complex. Nobody playing baseball! Makes me more determined to do something about this. https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/2698115f/dms3rep/multi/19399705_1500914919946695_8278663375190648483_n.jpg https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/we-re-just-a-bag-of-fritos As Jeff Frye puts it, the #shegone nation is growing! "People all over the country are on board with our mission to get back to old school baseball!" Tue, 13 Apr 2021 19:11:45 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/we-re-just-a-bag-of-fritos #youthsports,#shegone,#baseball,#coaching,#mlb thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/the-story-of-judy-the-hitting-guru What is a Hitting Guru? Why is the Guru named Judy? How did a former major leaguer become buddies with my 11 year old son? Sun, 03 Jan 2021 16:47:39 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/the-story-of-judy-the-hitting-guru #baseball,#youthsports,#judythehittingguru,#shegone thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/fowlkes-baseball-2020 A detailed review of the year 2020 Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:50:41 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/fowlkes-baseball-2020 #baseball,#2020,#mlbnetwork,#shegone,#family thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/stan-is-the-man So let me tell you his story. Stan is a huge advocate and supporter of Fowlkes Baseball! The Fowlkes family really owes him a boatload of gratitude. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 05:49:17 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/stan-is-the-man #baseball,#family,#scouting,#youthsports thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/forgive-me-for-i-have-sinned-but-it-was-fun I'll admit it. I committed a sin! I did something that no other youth baseball coach has ever done. Are you ready for this? I didn't stall. Sat, 05 Dec 2020 09:03:30 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/forgive-me-for-i-have-sinned-but-it-was-fun #baseball,#coaching,#youthsports,#strategy thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/equipment-donations Your gift of baseball or softball equipment or in kind donation is tax deductible Sat, 28 Nov 2020 06:02:46 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/equipment-donations #baseball,#equipment,#donations,#campaign,#youthsports thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/a-star-is-born-brightening-my-day The son of Tony and Julie became a star the other day. I met mom, dad, and Braylon a few years ago, when they played on the same team that I was helping to coach. Mon, 07 Sep 2020 07:21:00 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/a-star-is-born-brightening-my-day #baseball,#coaching,#teamwork,#bonding,#youthsports thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/my-mom-and-dad Mom would have been 90 this year, dad 95. But the spring of 2020, whew… what a year to be alive. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:38:15 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/my-mom-and-dad #parents,#mom,#dad,#spring2020,#perservere thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/my-story-what-if I almost decided not to go to the doctor on Monday morning, September 12, 2005. What if I didn't? I wouldn't be here today! Thu, 12 Sep 2019 01:43:07 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/my-story-what-if #mylife,#baseball,#heartattack,#coaching,#blessed thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/you-re-killing-me-dads A few days before my first ever Fowlkes Baseball/End of Summer/Back to School/Sandlot Baseball Game, I was told about an incident that occurred recently at the 2019 Dizzy Dean World Series in Southaven, Mississippi. Wed, 31 Jul 2019 03:21:29 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/you-re-killing-me-dads #sandlot,#baseball,#dads thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/strategy-to-prevent-burnout For parents that have had their sons and daughters in the batting cages all winter, making sure that their off-spring keeps up with the Joneses, here's something different. Sun, 17 Feb 2019 19:05:17 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/strategy-to-prevent-burnout #baseball,#coaching,#youthsports,#basketball,#burnout thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/the-daddy-ball-disease The 2019 youth baseball season is almost here. Should your child play "travel-ball" or rec ball? Whichever you and your family decide, it will be impossible to avoid "Daddy-Ball". Wed, 16 Jan 2019 07:10:27 GMT jpfjimmy@yahoo.com (Jimmy Fowlkes) https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/the-daddy-ball-disease #youthsports,#baseball,#coaching,#daddyball thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/an-inspiring-stroke-survivor Giving props on this New Year's Day to Don Herring, a 70 year old gentleman my family met in the grocery store yesterday. He suffered 3 strokes ten years ago and not only lived to tell about it, but wrote a book about his life! Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:24:44 GMT jpfjimmy@yahoo.com (Jimmy Fowlkes) https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/an-inspiring-stroke-survivor #author,#stroke,#heartattack,#survivor thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/no-excuses-go-watch-them-play Twelve years ago, I was coaching a high school baseball game at my alma mater in Decatur, Georgia. After the game, a couple made a special effort to introduce themselves to me. Fri, 07 Dec 2018 05:01:02 GMT jpfjimmy@yahoo.com (Jimmy Fowlkes) https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/no-excuses-go-watch-them-play #baseball,#parents,#coaching,youthsports thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/stop-the-madness-now-join-our-community From the beginning, the game of baseball has always been a source of community pride. The culture of youth baseball today is not only splitting up communities, but it is limiting the opportunities for underprivileged families. Fri, 26 Oct 2018 06:11:01 GMT jpfjimmy@yahoo.com (Jimmy Fowlkes) https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/stop-the-madness-now-join-our-community #youth,#baseball,#coaching,#sports,#family,#community thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/you-blew-it-decatur-ga-ashamed-to-call-you-my-hometown Since February 11th of this year, my oldest brother and I have been involved with an exciting adventure! What to do with 77 acres of land that was the former United Methodist Children's Home in the city of Decatur. Fri, 29 Jun 2018 19:45:33 GMT jpfjimmy@yahoo.com (Jimmy Fowlkes) https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/you-blew-it-decatur-ga-ashamed-to-call-you-my-hometown #decatur,#athletics,#baseball,#track,#tennis,#community thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/fowlkesart-to-support-fowlkes-baseball Purchase my original 36" x 48" canvas painting to raise money for Fowlkes Baseball! Wed, 30 May 2018 04:08:23 GMT jpfjimmy@yahoo.com (Jimmy Fowlkes) https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/fowlkesart-to-support-fowlkes-baseball #fowlkesart,#baseball,#youthbaseball,#familytradition thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/a-season-i-ll-never-forget To all the baseball coaches who have only coached elite travel ball their whole careers, I feel sorry for you.  My 2016 Osborne Cardinals may have finished 5-19, but I wouldn't trade a moment I spent with this group of young men from Cobb County, Georgia with anyone! Fri, 06 Apr 2018 08:20:47 GMT jpfjimmy@yahoo.com (Jimmy Fowlkes) https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/a-season-i-ll-never-forget #osborne,#baseball,#family thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/georgia-state-s-inaugural-d1-season Sat, 23 Dec 2017 04:45:33 GMT jpfjimmy@yahoo.com (Jimmy Fowlkes) https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/georgia-state-s-inaugural-d1-season #baseball,#georgiastate,#college,#family thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/motivated-by-art-for-the-love-of-baseball It may sound crazy, but I want to help the baseball players I have been coaching by selling prints of my favorite artwork. I also have t-shirts and baseball caps that I personally designed. Please go to https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/fowlke-art and view my Donation Gift List. The players I am talking about are the ones that can't afford travel ball, off-season camps, and lessons. They become invisible and quit. The Fowlkes Baseball program helps youth and high school players improve their skills, knowledge, and appreciation for the game. They practice and train more than ever. For your donations, you will also be updated on player progress, stats, grades, honors, and community service. We have a lot going on, including a Capital Campaign for the Fowlkes Family Memorial Fund ( https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/fowlkes-family-foundation#MemorialFund ). Learn more about Fowlkes Baseball by visiting www.fowlkesbaseball.com and feel free to contact me any time. Sun, 12 Nov 2017 22:23:18 GMT jpfjimmy@yahoo.com (Jimmy Fowlkes) https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/motivated-by-art-for-the-love-of-baseball #baseball,#art thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/the-fowlkes-family-memorial-fund-capital-campaign-starts-today-play-ball From 1960 to 2016 a member of the Fowlkes family was a student, teacher, or coach at Decatur High School in Decatur, Georgia. In honor of our family legacy (please read bios @ https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/fowlkes-family-foundation#MemorialFund ), we have established the Fowlkes Family Memorial Fund Capital Campaign. Decatur has a storied athletic tradition, and supporting this community has been a source of pride with our family. The wisdom gained by our experience has taught us the importance of commitment. We feel that instilling this attitude is vital to continuing a successful athletic program at DHS. The Capital Campaign will allow us to fund the building of first class athletic facilities and develop a strong community feeder program. The goal is to make Decatur the center of both athletic and academic success. Sat, 04 Nov 2017 00:40:25 GMT jpfjimmy@yahoo.com (Jimmy Fowlkes) https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/the-fowlkes-family-memorial-fund-capital-campaign-starts-today-play-ball #Fowlkesfamily,#baseball,#memorialfund,#capitalcampaign thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/white-flight-or-a-lifetime-of-support-to-a-community Fri, 15 Sep 2017 05:45:46 GMT jpfjimmy@yahoo.com (Jimmy Fowlkes) https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/white-flight-or-a-lifetime-of-support-to-a-community #whiteflight,#baseball,#decatur thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/cobb-county-all-stars-suntrust-park High school All-Star game at SunTrust Park represented by Osborne and Campbell Mon, 05 Jun 2017 23:55:06 GMT jpfjimmy@yahoo.com (Jimmy Fowlkes) https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/cobb-county-all-stars-suntrust-park thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/we-can-t-blame-the-kids-the-parents-keep-making-it-worse Halfway through my little 7 year old son's 2nd baseball season of his life, I was asked to verify whether he could commit to a post season all-star team if he was selected. Of course I replied "Yes". Fri, 19 May 2017 06:36:55 GMT jpfjimmy@yahoo.com (Jimmy Fowlkes) https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/we-can-t-blame-the-kids-the-parents-keep-making-it-worse thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/big-daddy-my-baseball-family Daniel Roy Fowlkes quit school as a teenager and started playing professional baseball over 100 years ago. My sister, 3 brothers and I all knew him as "Big Daddy". Wed, 17 May 2017 06:20:34 GMT jpfjimmy@yahoo.com (Jimmy Fowlkes) https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/big-daddy-my-baseball-family thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/decatur-bulldogs-baseball-team-advances-to-the-elite-eight-in-aaaaa My brother Eddie Fowlkes was the head varsity baseball coach for Decatur High School from 1982-2002. Fifteen times, his teams finished 3rd or 4th in a region that usually included teams like Marist, Lovett, Thu, 04 May 2017 15:21:29 GMT jpfjimmy@yahoo.com (Jimmy Fowlkes) https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/decatur-bulldogs-baseball-team-advances-to-the-elite-eight-in-aaaaa thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/post-title Wed, 03 May 2017 04:12:06 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/post-title thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/for-mom-dad-brother-sister Mon, 01 May 2017 05:08:23 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/for-mom-dad-brother-sister thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/the-4-minute-rule-for-coaches Sun, 30 Apr 2017 03:35:13 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/the-4-minute-rule-for-coaches thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/my-favorite-baseball-player-ever Mon, 24 Apr 2017 06:57:56 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/my-favorite-baseball-player-ever thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/an-open-letter-to-osborne-high-school Mon, 17 Apr 2017 05:12:08 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/an-open-letter-to-osborne-high-school thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/my-dad-the-reason-i-love-baseball Thu, 06 Apr 2017 02:02:24 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/my-dad-the-reason-i-love-baseball thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/a-brand-new-concept-not Mon, 03 Apr 2017 03:08:55 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/a-brand-new-concept-not thumbnail https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/fowlkes-baseball-grand-opening Tue, 28 Mar 2017 16:16:57 GMT https://www.fowlkesbaseball.com/fowlkes-baseball-grand-opening thumbnail