Assuming there is only one Middle Grove NY, where did he learn his skills and how was he ever discovered? I used to travel through Middle Grove NY every summer on my way to summer camp. Back in the 60's Middle Grove had one gas station and a stop light! I went through there again 6 or 7 years ago and it's not much bigger. I would say it's smaller than McBee, SC. There's no industry there that would account for him moving there already skilled. I've always wondered about talented people not getting the break because they were from small places with little media coverage (not to mention average coaches and programs). I guess he's proof that it can happen. (Assuming there is only one Middle Grove NY) Wait, what's going on here, there's a kid from Greenfield Center NY, on the U18 squad. Greenfield Center, another small town, is about 5 miles from Middle Grove. There must be something in the water!
