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The Importance of Enrolling Early 🧒 Enrolling your child in youth football at a young age can have a multitude of benefits. It offers them the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge of the game from an early stage, setting a solid foundation for their future in football. ⚽ Read our blog here: https://lnkd.in/eZMbkj4r

Our mission is to strengthen relationships between adults involved in youth sports and the kids they serve. In other words, to change from WinFirst to KidFirst. 1️⃣ Love the kids for who they are 2️⃣ Teach them the 4 Heart Lessons 3️⃣ Win on the 2nd Scoreboard

Reflecting on an informative and inspiring week with College Sports Communicators at NACDA. A lot of thoughts to digest and share but one to summarize: The more things change, the more the people of this profession come together, lean on each other, adapt and shine. #CSCUnite24

Imagine you’re a soccer player who, after a long day of training, chooses to relax in a dimly lit room. In a country, some might interpret this as a sign of depression, associating the lack of light with a low mood. In another country, people might think you’re trying to save money, associating the act of turning off lights with cost-cutting measures. However, your actual intention is to save the environment, associating the act of turning off lights with energy conservation. This scenario illustrates that interpretations can vary greatly depending on cultural and societal contexts. Just as in soccer, where a strategy or play can be analyzed differently by different fans, the same behavior can be interpreted differently by different societies. It’s crucial to remember that the true meaning of an action lies in the intent of the individual performing it, not necessarily in the interpretations made by others.

The Aspen Institute's State of Play 2023 report finds that the country needs more trained coaches. We couldn't agree more! Up2Us Sports has trained and placed over 30,000 coaches since 2010, and we remain dedicated to providing kids across America with coach-mentors who can help them learn and thrive. https://lnkd.in/eGZQXUq4

#FootballAssociation Play Phase course: ✅ done!!! Play Phase is all about giving children aged four to six the best possible start. This is both in terms of their development and their first steps into football. Throughout this learning, you’ll learn more about the Play Phase philosophy, develop your understanding of children this age, find out how to create the best environment for them to learn through play, and much more. 

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We’re hoping you’ll help us hit a home run in impact, by stepping up to the plate as a sponsor of our 2024 Annual Awards! If you haven’t guessed, we’ll be holding our big event at Great American Ball Park, the iconic home of the Cincinnati Reds, on April 15th, 2024. As the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts, this event is not just a celebration; it's a rallying call for champions of financial education. Your support is the key to unlocking the potential within programs like the Susan Sargen Student Enterprise Program (StEP), which has been a beacon for tens of thousands of Tristate students. StEP goes beyond numbers—it instills the values of budgeting, saving, generosity, and making informed choices that resonate for a lifetime. But the impact doesn't stop there. Your sponsorship enables us to propel our online financial and economic education app, $martPath, onto the global stage. This innovative tool has the power to transform the financial literacy landscape, reaching millions of students worldwide. $martPath isn't just an app; it's a gateway to essential skills that empower children to navigate the complex world of money with confidence. Your support becomes a catalyst, ensuring that we reach children who might otherwise miss out on these vital lessons. Prepare for an evening of inspiration as we proudly announce our featured speakers for the 2024 Annual Awards—Reds President and CEO Phil Castellini and President of Operations Nick Krall. Their riveting story of perseverance, hard work, and success, under the theme "The Business of Baseball," promises to leave a lasting impression on all attendees! To learn more about becoming a sponsor of the Center's 2024 Annual Awards, please click the link below. #financialeducation #economiceducation #economicresearch #Cincinnati

Key takeaways that can be applied to almost anything you do in life: - Be patient - Make it fun - Fall in love with the journey #lifetips #motivation #success

Ashley McGee highlights several great ways the industry can better support youth shooting sports organizations in "Investing In The Next Generation." https://lnkd.in/gGkz85RH Does your business or organization work with the youth in the community to encourage participation in shooting sports? Please tell us how in the comments section!