Buddy Ball

Buddy Ball Sports and leisure activities for youths and adults with special needs (intellectual and developmental disabilities). All of our activities are free of charge.

Mike Crawford 228-860-9055
crawfordmike51@gmail.com
Stella Wolf 228-760-0591
wolfpierce@aol.com Buddy Ball and our other sporting and leisure activities are for youths and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and other special needs. Players/participants in our programs have "Buddies" that assists with playing the game or activity. See our web page for more information and registration and sponsor forms. www.msgulfcoastbuddysports.org

Ridin’ with Buddies isn’t just a program ... it’s memories being made in real time 💙 Every photo captures a moment of co...
04/21/2026

Ridin’ with Buddies isn’t just a program ... it’s memories being made in real time 💙 Every photo captures a moment of courage, connection, and celebration.

04/21/2026

Come walk in with me… 💙

This is what it looks like the moment you arrive at Ridin’ with Buddies… the welcome table, the smiling faces, the energy in the air, and that feeling that something special is about to happen.

Whether you’re a volunteer stepping up… or a family bringing your rider… this is where the experience begins.

04/20/2026

We’re LIVE tonight with something special… 💙

Ridin’ with Buddies is underway, and there’s nothing quite like seeing the smiles, the courage, and the pure joy these riders bring to the arena. I caught up with our founder, Mike Crawford, to kick things off and give you a front-row look at what makes this program so powerful.

We always knew DJ Tony had a magnetic personality …Now he’s got the van to prove it 😄 🎶Buddy Ball is officially rolling ...
04/16/2026

We always knew DJ Tony had a magnetic personality …
Now he’s got the van to prove it 😄 🎶

Buddy Ball is officially rolling all over the Coast

Charlie was celebrating her birthday this week ❤️And somehow… Susanna Crapps and Sparky showed up in matching pink 😄We’l...
04/16/2026

Charlie was celebrating her birthday this week ❤️

And somehow… Susanna Crapps and Sparky showed up in matching pink 😄

We’ll just say they understood the assignment.

“Eat Mor Chicken”… and play more Buddy Ball 😄🐄Our players had a blast tonight with a surprise visit from the Chick-fil-A...
04/16/2026

“Eat Mor Chicken”… and play more Buddy Ball 😄🐄

Our players had a blast tonight with a surprise visit from the Chick-fil-A Cow…

04/16/2026

Game action on both fields !! Energy everywhere… smiles everywhere…

This is Buddy Ball ❤️

04/15/2026

DJ Tony just got hooked up with his official Buddy Ball “Hype Man” van magnets… presented by Mike Crawford in front of a cheering crowd.

Now he’s rolling through the Coast repping Buddy Ball everywhere he goes 🎶

Watch this… you’ll smile.

04/15/2026

Buddy Ball baseball returns tonight. We have 3 more Wednesday nights to play. See yall tonight at the Gulfport Sportsplex.

There’s something special about Monday nights with these horses… no labels, no expectations… just connection. A buddy re...
04/14/2026

There’s something special about Monday nights with these horses… no labels, no expectations… just connection.

A buddy reaches out, and the horse meets them where they are… and you can see confidence grow. It may not look like traditional therapy, but it sure feels like healing. Big thank you to Miss Robyn for bringing Whistle and the carriage… this little pony is making a big difference at Ridin' with Buddies ❤️

04/14/2026

Monday nights at the Harrison County Equestrian Facility… this is something special ❤️

“Ridin’ with Buddies” in action tonight... riders, volunteers, families… all coming together to make this happen.

No experience needed… just smiles, encouragement, and a whole lot of heart. This is what community looks like !

Come volunteer at Buddy Ball ❤️

Mike Crawford, President, Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports, Heather Wagner, President of the Rotary Club of Ocean Sp...
04/09/2026

Mike Crawford, President, Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports, Heather Wagner, President of the Rotary Club of Ocean Springs, Keith Clark "Sparky" Treasurer, Buddy Ball

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Buddy Ball is for youths and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that have the desire to play organized, non-competitive baseball. Each player is assigned a "Buddy" that assists with playing the game. In Buddy Ball, all players get to hit, play the field, score, and win.

We also have other recreational sports and leisure activities we provide: Kickball, Cheerleading, and Fishing.

We provide all of our activities at no cost to the players or families.

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