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John Barnes, of Endicott, enjoys seeing the young softball players he coaches hit a home run, strike out a batter or grab a fly ball.
“When they succeed, a part of you has succeeded,” he said. “You can share in their moments of glory.”
That’s why Barnes has spent the past 15 years coaching all levels of softball and baseball as part of the Union-Endicott Little League. He’s also served on the Union-Endicott Little League Board and as the head coach and president of a travel softball team, Eyota.
“He’s one of our top volunteers,” said Brian Salati, the co-president of Union-Endicott Little League, of Barnes. “He’s very committed. He’s been an inspiration to the kids.”