YOUTH SPORTS

Nov 16 2024SPORTS

NBA Star Pitches In for Boston Youth Sports

Boston is on a mission to improve youth sports, and it's not doing it alone. Tyrik Wilson, the city's Youth Sports Initiative Manager, knows that change happens when you work with existing programs that are already making a difference. That's where Michael Carter-Williams comes in. This NBA vet, who hails from Massachusetts, has teamed up with Boston Public Schools a...

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Oct 29 2024SPORTS

Meet Caoimhe Bray: The Youngest WBBL Player with a Bright Future

Fifteen-year-old Caoimhe Bray just made history in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL)! Hailing from the picturesque Hunter Region in New South Wales, Caoimhe was born with a natural talent for sports. She started playing cricket at just eight years old and has been impressing everyone ever since. Her big moment came this October when she played her first WBBL match f...

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Oct 29 2024SPORTS

Awesome Baseball Training Spot Coming to Dallas

Get ready, baseball fans! A new top-notch training facility called Compete B. P. is opening soon in Dallas’ Mockingbird Central Plaza. This 4, 600-square-foot space is led by local coach Franco Broyles, a former college baseball player. Inside, you’ll find cutting-edge tech like HitTrax and Blast Motion, which pros use. Even the turf comes from the same company that ...

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

The Tech Takeover of Youth Sports

Imagine being able to track every move your kid makes on the volleyball court, all without lifting a finger. That’s what parents and coaches in Caledonia, Michigan experienced after introducing an AI service called Balltime. This tool records games and uploads them to a platform that uses body and object recognition algorithms to log each player’s actions. By the tim...

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Sep 30 2024HEALTH

Painful Truths: When Insurance Coverage Falls Short

Preston Nafz, a 17-year-old lacrosse enthusiast, had been in chronic pain since he was 12. Despite months of physical therapy and anti-inflammatory drugs, the pain in his left hip persisted, making it difficult for him to even get out of a car or turn over in bed. His doctor recommended a sports hernia repair, a procedure to mend damaged tissue in his pelvis, which w...

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Sep 19 2024LIFESTYLE

The Hidden Consequences of Football

As a parent, you can't help but worry about your child's safety, especially when it comes to the potential risks of playing football. The debate has been ongoing for years, with some parents advocating for their kids to play the sport, while others are vehemently opposed to it. But what are the real risks, and what can you do to protect your child? According to expe...

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Sep 08 2024SPORTS

Scorching Gridiron: Can Youth Sports Survive SoCal's Heat Wave?

The relentless SoCal heat wave is sending shockwaves through youth sports leagues, forcing teams to scramble for cooler playing fields and adjust game schedules. Imagine trying to run a marathon when the asphalt is practically melting! That's the reality facing young athletes right now. One high school football game, originally planned for Granada Hills, was reloca...

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