The NAofA is Now Franchising!
The NAofA is Now Franchising! The National Academy of Athletics (NAofA), a prominent and esteemed institution renowned for its exceptional youth sports programs, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of its youth sports franchise opportunities. This groundbreaking initiative represents a pivotal moment in the world of youth sports, aiming to empower passionate and […]
Coach John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success
Coach John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success During a Zoom meeting, I was speaking with a community partner from the San Diego Area who brought up something interesting. They noticed a yellow pyramid displayed on the wall behind me that they had also seen on the TV show, “Ted Lasso“. https://nationalacademyofathletics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Untitled-design-37-400×400.jpg With a smile, I explained […]
Is Youth Development Still at the Heart of Youth Sports?
Is Youth Development Still at the Heart of Youth Sports? An op-ed by Natalie Hummel, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Every Kid Sports As a society, we often hear about the importance of youth sports and the role they play in helping children develop important life skills. In recent years, the focus has shifted away from […]
From Setback to Success: A Journey of Resilience and Purpose
From Setback to Success: A Journey of Resilience and Purpose For over three years, I had the privilege of working alongside Coach Pat Riley, the renowned LA Lakers coach. Together, we successfully organized youth basketball camps in Southern California, assisting not only Coach Riley but also basketball icons like Magic and others. However, despite our […]
Building Resilience in Kids: Strategies for Navigating Loss and Disappointment
Building Resilience in Kids: Strategies for Navigating Loss and Disappointment Resilience is a crucial trait that helps children navigate through life’s challenges, including loss and disappointment. Youth sports programs play an essential role in building resilience in kids. By participating in sports, kids learn to cope with setbacks, develop a growth mindset, and build a […]
NAofA Announces Partnership with the United States Sports Academy
NAofA Announces Partnership with the United States Sports Academy In our quest to provide the best possible experience for not only the participants in our camps, clinics, classes, and clubs, the National Academy of Athletics is proud to be partnering with the United States Sports Academy to help grow and nurture the dreams of many of our […]
Help Your Child Build Healthy Habits
Help Your Child Build Healthy Habits As parents, we all want our children to be healthy and happy, and one of the best ways to achieve this is by encouraging your child to build healthy habits. When it comes to youth sports, building healthy habits is essential for both physical and mental development. In this […]
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 […]
