WOODLAND, CA (MPG) - Coaches and assistant coaches are needed for the baseball team sponsored by the American Legion Woodland’s Yolo Post 77.

Sixty-four teams nationwide will compete in eight regional programs starting from June 1 through Aug. 6. The local team will be composed of Yolo County males ages 19 and under.  

Eight teams will emerge from the initial field of 64 to reach the 97th annual American Legion World Series.

Dustin Pedroia, from Woodland, was a Boston Red Sox’s Rookie of the Year and played on the Yolo team before going professional.

Yolo Post 77 is the only post in the state of California to cover the costs incurred by the players, such as insurance, uniforms, registration and tournament costs associated with travel.  Home games are played in Clark Field’s 1,400- seat stadium at 70 Beamer St. in Woodland, which once played host to the legendary Joe DiMaggio and other famous players. 

Yolo games have a $5 admission fee. A snack bar with drinks and snacks is available.

If interested in becoming a volunteer coach, call Tamara Pohl, baseball team manager, at 530 908-3973 or email [email protected].