{"id":5684,"date":"2024-07-25T09:34:19","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T13:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/?p=5684"},"modified":"2024-07-25T09:34:21","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T13:34:21","slug":"friendship-series-zachary-and-nick-roger-williams-baseball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teamimpact.org\/about\/blog\/friendship-series-zachary-and-nick-roger-williams-baseball\/","title":{"rendered":"Friendship Series: Zachary and Nick, Roger Williams Baseball"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s often a little nerve-wracking to meet a new group of people for the first time. That first impression can leave a lasting mark that can influence the growth of that new relationship. When Zachary was on his way to Roger Williams to meet his new baseball teammates for the first time, he was nervous. But the second he met Nick, all those nerves melted away, and it their place came an immediate bond that will stay with both Zachary and Nick forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNick made a great first impression on Zachary,\u201d Zachary\u2019s mom, Brittany, recalled. At that first practice, Zachary and Nick were playing catch. Nick was crouching down in a catcher\u2019s position Zachary thought made him look like a monkey. \u201cNick was being goofy and caught Zachary\u2019s attention right away,\u201d Brittany said. \u201cFrom that day on, Zachary gave Nick the nickname \u2018Monkey.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This first impression blossomed into a relationship that shaped both Zachary and Nick\u2019s perspectives and helped them create so many fun memories together. \u201cWhenever Zachary shouts, \u2018MONKEY!\u2019 Nick responds with monkey noises,\u201d Brittany said. \u201cWhenever Zachary tries to get Nick\u2019s attention, Nick is great about taking a second to say hi, wave, etc., even if it\u2019s during an intense game.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As Zachary considered who he wanted to nominate as his Teammate of the Year, it was clear Nick was at the top of his list. \u201cZachary connected with Nick immediately, and he thinks Nick is the greatest person<\/strong>,\u201d Brittany recalled. \u201cNick is SO patient and kind with Zachary. I believe he has helped Zachary gain more confidence, and that means so much to us!\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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