Writer’s profile Karina James is a native of Antigua and Barbuda. She resides in Tokyo and works as a cat butler, pre-school teacher and writer/editor. She’s open to trying any hobby at least once as long as it does not involve ice or snow. Lover of all things snack-related, she adores her friends’ gifts of…

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This guide explores fun and creative youth sports awards ideas to celebrate all athletes and make your end-of-season ceremonies more memorable. Who remembers their first trophy or medal in youth sports? I do! My team, the Reds, placed second in my 5-7 Little League baseball league. Recognizing young athletes for their hard work, dedication, and…

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Writer’s profile Karina James is a native of Antigua and Barbuda. She resides in Tokyo and works as a cat butler, pre-school teacher and writer/editor. She’s open to trying any hobby at least once as long as it does not involve ice or snow. Lover of all things snack-related, she adores her friends’ gifts of…

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Connectivity Leader and #1 Youth Sports Platform Unite to Provide Essential Resources, Support and Memorable Experiences for Families Across the U.S. Spectrum, one of the nation’s largest broadband connectivity providers, today announced a landmark, multi-year agreement to triple its investment in community sports organizations nationwide by partnering with TeamSnap, the #1 youth sports management platform…

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Writer’s Profile Bryce was born in California, but raised from the age of 3 near Seattle, Washington. He’s been living in Tokyo for about 7 years, and graduated from Temple University, Japan with degrees in economics and international business. He loves traveling of course, but also cooking, snowboarding, some video games as well. His biggest…

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This season is different. Last yearTeamSnap and Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) partnered to develop the PLL PLAYbook – animated drills and age-appropriate practice plans for lacrosse players ages 5 to 14, developed hand-in-hand with the youth development team at PLL PLAY, the organization’s youth development arm. But that was just the beginning. This year, TeamSnap…

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Writer’s profile Mao Goto is a Japanese freelancer who was born in Hayama, Kanagawa prefecture, and raised in Tokyo. Since 2016 she lives in the Taito Ward, home to a lot of Japanese culture hotspots such as Asakusa, Akihabara, and Ueno. She has been interested in the field of English education in Japan and got…

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The Sports Tech Leader to Distribute World-Class Lacrosse Coaching Content Created in Partnership with Premier Lacrosse League TeamSnap, the #1 youth sports management platform with 25 million users, and the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster have expanded their partnership to provide an extensive library of lacrosse training resources for youth coaches, parents and…

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Writer’s Profile Misty Fujii is a Canadian DJ and writer who came to Japan seeking adventure and stuck around for love. Living life as a bucket list in progress, she’s as passionate about sharing her stories as she is experiencing them. She gets excited about collecting vintage vinyl records, food from all countries, travelling, and…

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These effective marketing and communication strategies will drive sign-ups and engage parents, players, and coaches. Attracting new players and retaining existing ones is an ongoing challenge. With busy parents, tight budgets, and a growing variety of options, youth sports administrators must prioritize their marketing and communication efforts. Through some simple communication and marketing strategies, we’ll…

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