Parents: How Youth Sports Can Help Your Children

Benefits of Youth Sports for Children Youth sports have many benefits beyond just physical fitness. They can help children develop important life skills and values, as well as provide opportunities for socialization and personal growth. Here are some of the ways youth sports can help children: Physical fitness: Youth sports provide an excellent opportunity for […]
6 Reasons Why Your Child Should Play Sports

6 Reasons Why Your Child Should Play Sports As a parent or guardian, you may be wondering if you should sign your child up for sports. There are many positive benefits to having your child play youth sports, but here are 6 exciting things that your child learns or develops when participating in youth sports: […]
NAofA Team Highlight: Meet Laree Mancour

NAofA Team Highlight: Meet Laree Mancour Laree Mancour was born an athlete. Her father is a PGA golf professional and had her swinging clubs as soon as she could hold one. By the first grade, she played soccer and continued playing into her 40s until an injury took her out of the game. In high […]
NAofA Announces Partnerships with Six New Cities in Southeast Texas

NAofA Announces Six New Youth Sports Partnerships in Southeast Texas The National Academy of Athletics is proud to announce its partnerships with six new cities in Southeast Texas. The NAofA has partnered with the following cities: Katy Parks and Recreation Jersey Parks and Recreation Missouri City Parks and Recreation Conroe Parks and Recreation West University […]
NAofA Announces Dr. Mike Herbert as Director of Physical Education

NAofA Announces Dr. Mike Herbert as Director of Physical Education The NAofA is pleased to announce Dr. Mike Herbert as their new Director of Physical Education. Dr. Herbert is currently the Director of Athletics at Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay, Oregon. He has spent the last 25 years working in education and athletics […]
The NAofA Partners with NCYS

The NAofA Partners with NCYS The National Academy of Athletics is always searching for the best organizations to partner with and support. After reviewing the beliefs and mission of The National Council of Youth Sports (NYCS), it became evident that they closely align with those of the NAofA. NCYS believes the era of unstructured sandlot […]
NAofA Announces Arrival to Hampden, Massachusetts

National Academy of Athletics Announces Arrival in Hampden, Massachusetts Having run thousands of youth sports programs, the NAofA is excited to work with the communities in Hampden, Massachusetts to teach kids valuable life skills. The National Academy of Athletics (NAofA) was created to help children learn valuable life lessons through youth sports. The NAofA focuses […]
Should My Child Play Up? Considerations for the Parents of the Best Player

Should My Child Play Up? Considerations for the Parents of the Best Player Should the child be moved to the next level? What is best for the child? When your child is the best player on the team, it can be difficult to know which path is best to go down. Before a child is […]
NAofA Announces New Houston, Texas Territory

National Academy of Athletics Announces New Houston, Texas Territory With having run thousands of programs, the NAofA is excited to bring youth sports programs to Houston, Texas. The National Academy of Athletics, a youth sports company known for its fun and educational sports programs, has announced its arrival in Houston, Texas. Houston native Area […]