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NAofA PARTNERS WITH EVERY KIDS SPORTS
National Academy of Athletics partners with Every Kids Sports to provide Youth Sports Scholarships to ensure every kid has the opportunity to play sports. [...]
BSN SPORTS TEAMS UP WITH NEW BALANCE, AUGUSTA THROUGH PARTNERSHIP OUTFITTING THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ATHLETICS
DALLAS, TX - JULY 13, 2021 - BSN SPORTS, the nation’s largest direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league [...]
Disrupting Normal in the Return to Youth Sports & Activities
Disrupting Normal in the Return to Youth Sports & Activities Co-authored by Kristen Rupprecht - Noble One and Aaron Locks- National Academy of Athletics [...]
CHOOSING THE PERFECT SPORTS CAMP
With three decades of experience, National Academy of Athletics founder Aaron Locks offers parents ten steps for choosing the right camp for their child. [...]
NAofA League Retreat
COACHES RETREAT ENHANCES LEAGUE PERFORMANCE Through a virtual-live League Retreat, coaches have the opportunity to boost their team culture and [...]
The NAofA News Release
NAofA NEWS UPDATE As a parent, I can remember the challenge of getting my kids off the video games, computers, or from in front [...]
NAofA Partnership for Positive Change
NAofA Partnership for Positive Change The National Academy of Athletics' partnership for positive change with Noble One aims to enhance their teaching methods [...]
New Director of Territory Development
New Director of Territory Development at the National Academy of Athletics The National Academy of Athletics has expanded their team to include a [...]
Smash Gyms
Your Content Goes Here SMASH Gyms has partnered with the National Academy of Athletics to create this incredible opportunity for [...]
Windsor California Offers Safe, LIVE, Youth Sports
In Partnership with the National Academy of Athletics, the Town of Windsor, California will be offering the NAofA's All Sorts of [...]
NAofA Leads Girl Scout Event
NAofA LEADS GIRL SCOUT EVENT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA- The National Academy of Athletics will lead an event for Girl Scouts of the USA on [...]
6crickets Joins Forces
6CRICKETS JOINS FORCES WITH THE NAofA SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA., National Academy of Athletics partners with 6Crickets- The central hub for children activities, 6crickets, [...]
New Collaboration with ActivityHero
NEW COLLABORATION WITH ACTIVITYHERO SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA, The National Academy of Athletics' new collaboration with ActivityHero helps to bring On-Demand Sports Programs to [...]
Stephanie Joins the NAofA
STEPHANIE BUECHNER JOINS THE NAofA Stephanie Buechner has joined the NAofA team as the Director of Physical Education in order [...]
Return to Camps
FIRST DAY BACK AT CAMP Return to Play June 15th, 2020- This Monday has marked the return to play at in-person camps [...]
Youth Sports Survey for Parents
PARENTS RESPOND TO SURVEY ON THE RETURN OF YOUTH SPORTS The National Academy of Athletics surveyed 360 youth sport parents from California about [...]
Protocols to Reintroduce Youth Sports
Protocols to Safely Reintroduce Youth Sports The National Academy of Athletics has created new protocols to safely reintroduce youth sports with preventative measures [...]
Pro Baseball Player Partners
Professional Baseball Player, J.J. Newman, Partners with the NAofA to Produce 5-Day Video Series of Skills & Drills! J.J. Newman takes from [...]
COVID-19 IMPACT ON YOUTH SPORTS
National Academy of Athletics continues to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on Youth Sports and is following strict protocols to begin running programs. The question [...]
How much physical activity do children need?
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Sacramento County Youth Sports
SACRAMENTO COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS CAMPS FIND A CAMP YOUTH SPORTS CAMPS Sacramento County [...]
Sports Videos- Skills & Drills
Youth Sports Video Series Are Here The National Academy of Athletics is still in in infancy. The NAofA was born to the dream of Aaron [...]
THE BEST OF BUSINESS 2019
2.21.2020 PRESS RELEASE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ATHLETICS IS SELECTED THE BEST OF BUSINESS 2019 The Small Business Community Association selected the National Academy of Athletics [...]
RESPONSE TO COVID-19
We are aware that the concern for the coronavirus epidemic is escalating and we are following updates closely from local health departments and the Center For [...]
YOUTH SPORTS PARENTS
We all know there are some youth sports parents that are over the top - but the majority of youth sports parents are actually [...]
Sports Benefits for Young People
Participating in youth sports is, for most of us, a regular part of growing up. Physical activity is essential for healthy and optimal development through childhood and early [...]
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
Don't let Summer slow your kids down! Sitting on a couch playing video games all day is not healthy, mentally or PHYSICALLY. Our passion for [...]
NAofA launches an initial License offering (ILO)
May 23rd, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Academy of Athletics (NAofA) launches an initial License offering (ILO) in tandem with new NBA and NFL partnerships. [...]
Talk. Teach. Play. It’s Official!
Are we killing the love of sport and active play for our children? Wonder why 70 percent of kids will quit playing team sports by [...]
NAofA is Gearing up for Expansion using the ILO Exchange
National Academy of Athletics is Gearing up for Expansion Santa Rosa, California - National Academy of Athletics, is excited to announce they have registered their [...]
National Academy of Athletics to offer JR. NBA Basketball Camps and Leagues
National Academy of Athletics to offer JR. NBA Basketball Camps and Leagues Santa Rosa, California - National Academy of Athletics is now authorized to bring [...]
8,000 Happy Campers
8,000 Happy Campers in 2018 Santa Rosa, California - In their pursuit to use sports to promote positive mental and physical development in today’s youth, [...]
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Kids
The National Academy of Athletics is on a Mission to bring youth sports to kids throughout the Nation. Active kids become healthy kids and learning [...]
NAofA to Offer NFL Flag Football Program
December 3, 2018 NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ATHLETICS TO OFFER NFL FLAG FOOTBALL Santa Rosa, California -- National Academy of Athletics is now authorized to bring [...]
Our Children Are Amazing – So why do we keep messing with them?
– SO WHY DO WE KEEP MESSING WITH THEM? What if we looked at our youth, as they learn, grow and change in the same [...]
5 Steps to Mentally Get Your Players Ready for the First Day of Youth Sports Practice
5 Steps to Get Your Players Ready! 1. Talk about it - Playing an entire season is a long commitment - especially for your children [...]
Dear Youth Sports Parents
First, let me say, I am one of you. I have two kids, a son now 16 years of age and a daughter of 14. [...]
NAofA Expands their Youth Sports Programs in Santa Clara County
For Immediate Release National Academy of Athletic Aaron Locks, Founder & CEO nationalacademyofathletics.com Phone: 866.90.SPORT info@NAofA.us ANNOUNCEMENT: The National Academy of Athletics has promoted [...]
Sports for kids in San Diego
July 2, 2018 For Immediate Release National Academy of Athletic Aaron Locks, Founder & CEO nationalacademyofathletics.com Phone: 866.GO.SPORT info@NAofA.us ANNOUNCEMENT: The National Academy of Athletics [...]
KIDS JUST WANNA PLAY
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Let Them Play!
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Aaron Locks, A Man On A Youth Sports Mission
Aaron Locks is 6 years old. He is trying to play baseball. He’s not doing a very good job of it. He strikes out. He [...]
National Academy of Athletics Expand their Youth Sports Programs to communities in San Jose
National Academy of Athletics Expand their Youth Sports Programs to communities in San Jose. Santa Rosa, California- The City of San Jose uses BidSync [...]
National Academy of Athletics Expands their Executive Team
National Academy of Athletics Expands their Executive Team. Santa Rosa, California - National Academy of Athletics, in its pursuit of creating the most successful youth [...]
National Academy of Athletics adds Retired NFL Player to their Executive Team
National Academy of Athletics adds Retired NFL Player to their Executive Team. Santa Rosa, California - National Academy of Athletics, in its pursuit of creating [...]
The Case for the Multi Sport Child
Over the years, there have been a lot of conversations about what age kids should start to specialize in sports, and narrow it down to [...]
National Academy of Athletics is Heading South!
National Academy of Athletics has been a leader in youth sports instruction in California since 2011, and now we are heading to Georgia. Our sports [...]