Friends Don’t Let Friends Watch the Atlanta Braves Alone

Tomahawk Take Meets Tomahawk Talk – The Interview

Why did you start the group? 

I started this group as a way to really connect deeply with our fan base. I had tried several other groups and there was something lacking there. I noticed lots of the fans that I had made friends with were searching deep for ideas. I wanted a family environment and this group has definitely provided that.

What do you like the most about the 11,000+ Braves’ fans you have together at Tomahawk Talk?

I love the way the fans in Tomahawk Talk always seem to pull together. Whenever we raise money for a charitable cause we always get lots of support. Whenever we have someone in need of prayers or good vibes we have people who really reach out to each other. The alumni players in the group have also been great, many of them sending messages/autographs to autistic children, telling servicemen “happy birthday” in their personal inbox, it has been great!

I’ve noticed several former players pop up from time to time. The group really tries to respect their privacy so I won’t name them.  Did you approach them? Have you received any feedback about things they enjoy about the community of Braves’ fans in Tomahawk Talk’s Facebook Group? 

I actually needed a platform to separate my group from others. I will also leave the players’ names a mystery to respect their privacy. I decided that having some alumni players in the group to interact with would really make things glow.

I actually approached an alumni player and he immediately joined and immediately sent me a friend request. He then invited some players and then I began recruiting them from there. I still interact with a couple of them daily.

They really love the group. Many of them have gotten their children to join us, and one is even an administrator in the group. It’s great to see a notification with a “like” or “comment” from a former big leaguer.