Glenni & DJ

For Glenni and DJ, it all started on the dodgeball court - and it didn’t take long for things to heat up.

Glenni first noticed DJ during one of her early nights reffing dodgeball, when he pulled off a ridiculous one-on-six round for Revolt.  Her reaction? 

“Who hurt you?” she asked.  That playful jab quickly turned into banter, compliments, and eventually a post-game bar hang neither of them wanted to end.  By the end of the night, it was clear this wasn’t just league flirting - it was something real.

Now, playing in the same league is central to their relationship.  Both come from competitive backgrounds, and they see sports as their shared love language.  “There’s a lot of joking, a little intensity, and constant support,” they say. “Nothing beats competing alongside someone who’s always in your corner.”

They credit the league with helping them grow together, communicate better, and build something strong - plus, it never hurts that it comes with weekly post-game hangs.  As they put it, their relationship is a lot like their favorite sport because, “…it’s all about communication, trust, and making decisions that help us win as a team.”
Glenni:
Softball is my favorite BL Sports game.  Like any great team sport, success comes from chemistry and collaboration and that’s exactly how our relationship works.
DJ:
Football is my favorite big-league sport. It takes strategy, communication, and commitment, all working toward the same goal.  For me, that goal is building something strong and lasting together.

Lindsey & Craig

Lindsey and Craig’s story officially kicked off during the 2021 Holiday Kickball season - though Lindsey insists they technically met earlier (something Craig may or may not remember).  While they may have been on opposing teams in Stamford, the sparks flew anyway.

Things moved quickly.  Shortly after their first date, they both caught COVID and quarantined together - an unexpected fast track that gave them time to really connect.  Then came Lindsey’s knee surgery, during which Craig showed up, bonded with her mom, and won over her cat.  That’s when Lindsey knew.

Their Big League Sports memories are filled with standout moments, but one recent highlight stands above the rest: the 2025 Kickies - a yearly awards celebration for their kickball team.  Lindsey was inducted into the Hall of Fame, with Craig delivering the speech - one year after his own induction.

On the field, they’ve learned a lot about each other as leaders.  Craig admires Lindsey’s willingness to step up when the team needs her, while Lindsey praises Craig’s ability to lead without taking things too seriously - always keeping morale high.

When asked for advice for couples who meet in the league, Craig in classic Craig fashion says, “Get COVID,” before adding the real takeaway: be honest, treat people with respect, and don’t burn bridges.  After all, the Big League community is bigger than any one relationship.

If their relationship had a team name? Ballsy and Bookish.

Courtney & Allan

Allan and Courtney’s story began on the kickball field, but for both of them, the league represented something bigger from the start.  “I joined to build a social circle,” Allan says.  Courtney continues, “I was hoping to meet someone special and make friends.  Seeing it actually happen has been wild.”

Early on, it was clear they shared the same competitive spirit - and looked out for each other.

“One of my favorite memories is just playing catch,” Allan says.  “She was the only woman I’d met who could throw hard and accurately.”

Courtney remembers a moment that showed her who Allan really was.  “I hurt my knee sliding in softball, and Allan made sure I had ice right away,” she says. “That’s when I knew he was a great guy.”

As devoted Yankee fans, sharing that passion has always been part of their relationship - bringing their competitive energy to the stands.  “We love watching baseball and cheering for the same teams,” Allan says.

“And having things to do together - kickball, softball, Yankees games, even podcasts - keeps us connected,” Courtney adds.

Now married and preparing to welcome their first child, they’re already thinking about the next chapter.  When I asked them what they think their BLS future looks like, here's what they both said.

“I hope we can both keep playing,” Allan says.

“Of course our future MVP will be at Saturday kickball,” Courtney confirms.

My final question to them: how is your growing family like your team?  They agreed, “You do what’s best for everyone - and you roll with whatever comes your way.”

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