By Lee Davis Katie Steinert has always had a passion for coaching soccer. She’s coached the game at all levels, but there’s one level that’s closest to her heart – kids with special needs.“There’s just something about teaching soccer and seeing the smiles and hugs you get from the kids that make it a passion for me,” Steinert said. Steinert’s love for coaching kids … [Read more...]
Slogging Through It: Vestavia Hills Mom Pushes Through Training for 10K
By Annie Howard Dana Travis is staying strong, or at least she’s trying to. The Vestavia Hills resident, wife, mother of three and vice president of account services at blr | further started the year with a new challenge – running the Village2Village 10K on March 11. Since being profiled in the Jan. 12 edition, the novice runner has been prepping for the challenge at … [Read more...]
Rolling Pins: Spain Park Wins Another Bowling Crown
By Lee Davis Spain Park’s boys bowling team wasn’t perfect all season, but the Jaguars definitely were at their best when it counted the most. Facing a Vestavia Hills team that had defeated it twice in the regular season, Spain Park staged a late comeback to defeat the Rebels 1,036-899 and earn a second consecutive state championship last week at Oak Mountain Lanes. “We were … [Read more...]
Dualing Factions: Rebels Defeat Eagles to Win First Duals Crown
By Lee Davis It’s probably poetic justice that former Vestavia Hills wrestling coach Steve Gaydosh was one of the most vocal proponents of a state duals wrestling championship. Gaydosh believed that a football playoff-style duals championship would draw more spectator interest in wrestling, as opposed to the traditional format of the state’s top wrestlers reaching the state … [Read more...]
Cashin’ In: Birmingham Native Ben Hope Brings Johnny Cash Tribute Home
By Emily Williams Before moving to New York and performing on Broadway, Ben Hope nurtured his love of musical theater in his native Birmingham. Now, he’s bringing Broadway back home as he directs and performs in “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash.” The production will be at the Virginia Samford Theatre Jan. 26 to Feb. 12. Hope is starring in the show, performing the … [Read more...]