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Ep 94: Tony Vlahovic, Former MLB Player, Author, Coach, Disability Advocate
Tony Vlahovic chats with Kate Cherichello on her Be The Good with Kate podcast where they discuss the beauty of working with people with special needs, bringing the sport of baseball to this population, embracing a changing career path, and the power of never ceasing to grow and learn each day in what we do.
After His MLB Career Was Cut Short, Tony Vlahovic Dedicated His Life To Empowering Athletes With Disabilities
Almost every kid dreams of becoming a professional athlete.
Tony Vlahovic actually achieved it.
Following a Hall of Fame career at Wilkes University, Tony went overseas to play pro baseball in Italy. When he got back to America, he signed with the Boston Red Sox.
Baseball Team Creates an Inclusive Space for all the Play
PRINCETON, New Jersey (WPVI) -- This coach is helping to bring baseball to those who may have never had the chance to play.
BaseAble provides an inclusive space for the sport with coach Tony Vlahovic.
Local Nonprofit Determined to Hit Baseball into the 2026 Special Olympics
Two area residents are determined to make baseball a mainstay in the Special Olympics.
After a sudden injury that ended his professional baseball career early, Tony Vlahovic spent a year and a half in rehab learning how to walk again. During this time the former Red Socks player had to reconsider his future, identifying a cause that was most important to him.
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In 2014, photographer Marco Catini felt that his photography had gone stale and that he needed a new challenge, so he decided to take on a personal photo project that would be outside of his photographic comfort zone. No landscapes or architecture, but a people story, a story about somebody whose life is different from Marco’s.
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BaseABLE Unified Game
This Saturday May 8th the sixth annual unified game between Special Olympics New Jersey and New Hope Solebury High School baseball will take place.
Are Community Outreach Programs Worth It?
When baseball programs at the high school and college levels mention they participate in a community outreach program, it sounds great, but does it really mean anything to the players involved?
Teaching Legacy to Enhance Your Team Culture
As coaches we stress culture and team foundational principles, consider creating a legacy for every player in your program.
Coach Larry Dame Brings Smiles to Special Olympics Baseball
Nothing can top the smile on a Special Olympics player’s face as they walk down the street wearing their uniform with their friends.
Tony Vlahovic Pitches Acceptance for Those with Disabilities
Baseball is life for Tony Vlahovic, and his passion for the sport emanates in his work with the Special Olympics.