Team DC sat down with Tony Mace, president of the Chesapeake and Potomac Softball league aka CAPS, to get some thoughts and perspectives of what it means to be LGBTQ+ and an active sports team member.
Team DC: How long have you played the sport or participated in the activity of your Team DC member club?
Tony Mace: I’ve been with CAPS for 14 years.
TDC: When did you first start playing/participating?
TM: Thirty years ago, I played baseball and then switched to softball.
TDC: What advice do you offer LGBTQ+ youth who are interested in your sport/activity?
TM: That no matter who you are, or what you enjoy, you are not alone. There is always someone out there that enjoys the same things as you.
TDC: What is your favorite part of being a member of an LGBTQ+ team?
TM: The family like atmosphere that it creates. On the field, we all want to win, afterwards we are the best of friends.
