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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, May 23-26, 2020 B-3 The Park Record BE A LOCAL HERO Volunteer for a local non-profit COURTESY OF BRYON WILSON Members of the Wasatch Freestyle Foundation in Park City take a photo after wrapping up some training ahead of the Junior Nationals competition in Winter Park, Colorado, earlier this season. Wasatch Freestyle was recently named program of the year by U.S. Ski and Snowboard. Continued from B-1 Best of freestyle lationship with Snowbird as well. … And between the two of them, our kids get as much training on some of the best courses in the world, and that’s something that can only help.” O’Brien received a letter on May 14 from Tiger Shaw, President and CEO of U.S. Ski and Snowboard, detailing why Wasatch Freestyle won. “Wasatch is not only committed to developing strong freestyle skiers, but is committed to developing strong people as well,” Shaw wrote in the letter. “They teach athletes how to manage emotions in high- stress environments and educate them on good strategies for effective training and skill development. They are dedicated to helping athletes keep a good perspective on the balance of sport and life, which in turn contributes to developing a lifelong love for moguls.” Thirty-five years in the making and this small piece of information throughout the twopage letter means the most to O’Brien and his staff because it validates what they’re trying to achieve. Past the gold medals, the professional status and the podiums, Wasatch Freestyle will always be about the betterment of people. “There are different podiums in life for everyone,” O’Brien said. “Our athletes take the values and lessons they’ve learned from Wasatch Freestyle and apply that to their careers. … They usually end up being better people for it.” TANZI PROPST/PARK RECORD The second floor of the Park City Baseball Academy consists of a gym for strength conditioning and endurance training that athletes can do while taking a break from the cages on the first floor. Continued from B-2 Baseball academy for Feasler, Denkers, Morris and all the other kids from throughout the area when Summit County issued its stay-athome order on March 27. The facility closed and sent Feasler back into the funk of life without baseball. It did make him a little nervous as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread fear of people being grouped together in small spaces, which is exactly what you get when you come into the academy. So when Feasler reopened the academy on May 1 — in accordance with Summit County’s new guidelines — he wasn’t sure what to expect. Three weeks have passed, and the results have been very good thus far. He’s having less people in at a time but between he and his staff, the facility is open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. and there is almost always somebody in there training. “It’s great because we’ve been having kids from Park City and the Summit and Heber areas in here. … We also got a kid in here working who plays for Youngstown State so it’s cool to see the college kids also,” Feasler said. “We are also branching out a little as we have some vacation people as well. Actually, I got a message from a guy in Phoenix who’s spending his summer here with son. … He found us online and loved what we do, so he and his son are training with us now.” In compliance with the Summit County guidelines, Feasler said he only allows four athletes or less on each floor of the facility. Everything is scheduled and no drop-ins are allowed. “I’m so pumped because I need baseball in my life. … And with nothing happening in April, it’s really exciting to be able to open this up and get back to work,” Feasler said. “I’ve been told the kids are pumped because they’re there all the time, with even some being in here every day.” The academy is a two-story facility with all of the baseball related training on the first floor and a gym for strength conditioning and endurance training on the second floor. But just ask Denkers and he’ll tell you the magic happens on the first floor. The facility is equipped with Rapsado hitting and pitching units, virtual reality training, three-wheel pitching machine and a slow motion, 960 framesper-second camera. Each one of these pieces fully supports the analytical side of the game, allowing players to not only simulate game situations but also see break down their swings and see their results. “It’s nice because I’ve always had coaches saying that you’re getting better but here, you actually get to see the numbers, the data and all that stuff that actually proves it,” Denkers said. “It’s super helpful to have the technology and tools to become the best player I can be. … And even better to have someone build this facility who believes in the analytics also.” When our community thrives, we all prosper. Prosperity is about so much more than money. It’s about living well in a community that is healthy and stable. At Morgan Stanley, we feel fortunate to live in a place that is supported by so many worthy service organizations. Their good deeds make everyone’s life richer. L-R: Kelli, Richard, Aaron © 2020 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. 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