Our next #WOWWednesday nomination is Adam Janes

Adam Janes and his family moved back to their hometown of Carbonear in August 2020. Adam not only wanted to open a massage therapy clinic in his hometown he also wanted a platform that he could use to support the community, especially athletes, as he knows the challenges that come with athlete development, especially in a rural community.

In the fall of 2023 Adam partnered with Carbonear Academy and launched the Play Ball: Softball and Baseball Development Program. Play Ball is a program that focuses on teaching youth the fundamentals of softball/baseball, in a fun and supportive environment. It takes place Sundays for three hours at Carbonear Academy. Adam’s goal for this program is to provide youth in our larger community the opportunity to develop leadership and teamwork skills, participate in physical activity and socialize with their peers in a supportive and positive environment.

In an effort to overcome challenges to participation in sport there is no fee to register for the program, if a participant does not have the necessary equipment, it will be provided for them and, the program is led completely by volunteers.

The second season of Play Ball has 72 youth registered from ages 6 – 14 years and representing 13 communities! The program has several parents/guardians that volunteer their time in addition to two local superstar softball players: Emily Underhay and Adrian Green!

Congratulations Adam and awesome community initiative!