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Coach Richards from Cleveland, TN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Practice Makes Perfect

Help me give my students new equipment to help us be successful on the field!

FULLY FUNDED! Coach Richards's classroom raised $821

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our program has a proud tradition of preparing young women from various socioeconomic statuses for competition at the highest level. Our winning commitment has led our teams to numerous titles and championships. Even more importantly, our program is known for its positive impact on players and the family atmosphere we breed. Our young ladies work hard on the field and in the classroom. They are committed to bettering themselves, as both softball players and productive citizens.

As a coaching staff, we believe it is our job to provide our athletes with the most innovative equipment, uniforms, and facilities they need to compete safely at the highest level.

Keeping our facilities and equipment first class requires thousands of dollars each season. Through the help of generous donations and sponsorships, we have been able to establish and maintain one of the best fields in the tristate area.

With growing costs and the constant need for updates and repairs, we need the help of local businesses, family, and friends who have generously supported our program in the past. Many of the small things our girls enjoy before, during, and after softball season would not be possible without the help of our generous supporters.

My Project

Help me give my students the materials and equipment they need to continue building on their fundamentals of softball to compete at the highest level.

The materials in this project will be used to help strengthen, improve and streamline skill, fitness, and practices for these students.

The various bats and balls will be used in tailored settings to improve specific skills. The training gloves and mat will assist in skill-building and help create and enhance correct fundamentals. Thank you for your generous support and consideration for these softball-playing student-athletes!

Coach Richards Walker Valley High School Grades 9-12 Cleveland, TN View local requests

More than a third of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

250 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MacGregor Infield Training Glove • Amazon Business $35.51 7 $248.57
PowerNet Sweet Spot Training Bat + 3.2" Weighted Ball 9 Pack Bundle | Focus on Follow Through and Form | Build Strength and Muscle • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
PowerNet Sweet Spot Training Bat + 3.2" Weighted Ball 9 Pack Bundle | Focus on Follow Through and Form | Build Strength and Muscle • Amazon Business $98.99 1 $98.99
Fielder's Dome Mats - Baseball and Softball Practice Mat for Skill Development • Amazon Business $94.99 1 $94.99
Rawlings Official League Recreational Grade OLB3/R8U Baseballs, Bucket of 24 Balls, OLB3BUCK24 • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
MacGregor Infield Training Glove • Amazon Business $33.39 1 $33.39
ProsourceFit Weighted Toning Exercise Balls for Pilates, Yoga, Strength Training and Physical Therapy, Color Coded, yellow - 5lb (ps-2222-smb-4lb-Parent) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98

Materials cost

$657.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$697.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.14

Total project goal

$820.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $820.91

1 Donor

-$348.89

Donations toward project cost

-$348.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$410.45

Match offer toward project cost

-$348.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.57

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$61.57

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 $0.00

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