Excited that he was.”Shelton, who has been in regular contact with Pirates players since Spring Training was suspended, said he also has taken part in conversations with Steve Williams and the club’s professional scouting staff. You don’t see them with an iPad or sitting in front of the television. It’s the person that leads the way and comforts the ones that are still behind them but encourages the rest of them to go forward.”Derek says five to six children regularly participate in the group, including his own children.“My two youngest children are savages,” says Derek. I’m confident he will, sooner rather than later, and it’ll be the first of many games.”
As we say, we are one family. Derek Shelton needs his freedom. The gym became known for its nontraditional methods of family fitness, encouraging the importance of exercise for both adults and children.Shortly after, the other partner involved went through a significant life event and suddenly pulled out of the business, leaving the Sheltons with a difficult decision. “During this time, I feel like personally I’ve been able to expand my repertoire with being able to sit in on calls and listen and learn on parts of the game that I was unfamiliar with or really didn’t know. June 17, 2020 “I remember the day we hired him and talking to him that night and his realization that he was going to manage his first game in Tampa [Bay], where he had worked for so long and close to where he lives and in front of family, and as part of that first road trip was going to manage in Chicago, where he grew up, before coming back to Pittsburgh.“It was just a special feeling, hearing that and how excited he was to finally get this opportunity and be able to start it that way. There’s something that’s pulling us to do this, compelling us to keep this going and that’s why we’re putting everything we’ve got into it.”In addition, all personal trainers and class leaders remained at the District, including Hussen Abubeker.“I really admire (the Sheltons) for how they handle things, how strong they are, and how they overcome all obstacles. ButPITTSBURGH -- It still feels like we can’t talk about Derek Shelton without calling him the “new Pirates manager,” right? It has been frustrating. I just feel like (Raising Alphas) is just a whole group of teamwork and motivation, and it means a lot.”Sara says her children, Caleb, and the other Alphas impact people from all ages.“It’s not just the kids that get something out of it,” says Sara. Fortunately for the first-year Pittsburgh Pirates manager, bench coach Donnie Kelly made it a point to provide it. I was able to sit in on the Zoom call for the Draft, which was really cool. The Pirates first-year manager is a mix of old-school grit and new-school analytics nerd. Just for them to know that there is always an alternative and they can create that.”Subscribe to our mailing list and get interesting stuff and updates to your email inbox.We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriouslyBrittany Ross is a proud Hendersonian with Hoosier roots, and is married to her best friend, Christopher. “The staff -- Steve Sanders, our assistant GM that’s in charge of scouting, and Joe DelliCarri, our scouting director -- have allowed me to be on the amateur [Draft] calls. Here is where you can do that!Subscribe to our mailing list and get interesting stuff and updates to your email inbox.We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously “The adults come in there and see these kids, and they’re like ‘if they can do it, then I know I can do it.’ It’s such a positive atmosphere for everyone.”Sara says she wants to see more families get more involved in their children’s well-being and realize they can start by joining the District family.“We want this for every family,” says Sara.