By Carleen Wild Moody County Enterprise
Local youth baseball and softball players could see significant improvements in their skills — if they have access to a year-round indoor training …
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Local youth baseball and softball players could see significant improvements in their skills — if they have access to a year-round indoor training facility.
That was the case made by longtime player and coach Bret Severtson during a recent Flandreau City Council meeting.
Severtson, joined by fellow coaches Zach Zephier and Chris Wiese, appealed to city officials to consider turning the old vacant Flandreau Fire Hall into a community sports hub. The former fire hall, now empty following the department’s move to a new facility, has drawn interest from several groups, including the county ambulance service and food pantry.
“We’ve always been a baseball community, but we’re falling behind,” Severtson told the council.
“From an offensive standpoint, we’re just not getting as many offseason practices as other teams.”
The proposed facility would cater primarily to baseball and softball players but could also serve other sports like soccer, and pickleball. It would also provide space for fitness classes, meetings, and community events.