Positive Coaching Alliance

How to Coach Kids and the National Recreation and Park Association Join Effort to Train 1 Million Coaches in Youth Development

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Mardi, avril 9, 2024
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Both organizations have joined in the commitment to train one million coaches in positive youth development techniques by 2025.

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  • Both organizations have joined in the commitment to train one million coaches in positive youth development techniques by 2025.
  • This initiative aims to bridge the gap in coach training, ensuring that coaches are equipped with the necessary tools to promote positive youth development.
  • Despite the pivotal role coaches play in fostering youth development, many feel unsupported due to barriers such as cost, time constraints, and a lack of resources .
  • "We are thrilled to welcome How to Coach Kids, co-developed by Nike and the USOPC, and the National Recreation and Park Association as partners in the Million Coaches Challenge.

TeamSnap Unveils New World-Class Training Content To Empower Coaches and Parents

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Mardi, avril 2, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TeamSnap today announced the launch of its new world-class training content, following the strategic acquisition of MOJO Sports in 2023. Developed in partnership with prestigious partners such as MLS, MLB, and FC Barcelona, this cutting-edge resource is now seamlessly integrated into the TeamSnap app. TeamSnap's training content provides youth sports coaches and parents with access to how-to videos and skill explainers, plus premium practice plans, 1-on-1 and team drills, and more.

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  • TeamSnap's training content provides youth sports coaches and parents with access to how-to videos and skill explainers, plus premium practice plans, 1-on-1 and team drills, and more.
  • "TeamSnap's new training content was developed in collaboration with the greatest sporting bodies in the world.
  • We are setting a new standard in youth sports by providing it to the millions of coaches and parents who already use the TeamSnap app," said Peter Frintzilas, CEO of TeamSnap.
  • "This content provided by TeamSnap will not only support youth coaches, but also parents as they navigate their child's growth on and off the field.

TeamSnap Experiences Another Year Of Unprecedented Growth in 2023

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Jeudi, février 15, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TeamSnap, the leading provider of sports management software and the online community for everything youth sports, experienced another year of rapid growth in 2023 as a result of the company's investments and dedication to delivering the best solutions for its customers and partners, marked by significant achievements including the acquisition of MOJO Sports.  

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  • Market Expansion: In 2023, the TeamSnap platform experienced unprecedented engagement, surpassing 1 billion active user sessions and 26 million events scheduled throughout the year.
  • The Rebrand of Three Business Lines: TeamSnap for Business, TeamSnap for Brands, and TeamSnap for Teams launched simultaneously in Q2, leading to three categories of organized business lines for enhanced customer experiences.
  • Since mid-2021, TeamSnap experienced 40%+ annualized bookings growth of TeamSnap for Business and TeamSnap for Brands.
  • TeamSnap for Teams: TeamSnap for Teams is designed to simplify the administrative tasks involved in managing a sports team.

UNDER ARMOUR LAUNCHES NEW "UA REWARDS" LOYALTY PROGRAM

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Mardi, août 1, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) today announced that U.S.-based consumers have a new way to score more with the launch of Under Armour's "UA Rewards" loyalty program.

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  • BALTIMORE, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) today announced that U.S.-based consumers have a new way to score more with the launch of Under Armour's "UA Rewards" loyalty program.
  • "We are thrilled to launch Under Armour's first ever loyalty program.
  • "UA Rewards is a diverse program offering value to consumers, including celebrity athlete experiences and exclusive wellness content."
  • Later this year, UA Rewards will roll out in Under Armour retail stores.

YMCA of Silicon Valley Welcomes New Chief Development Officer, Patty Rally

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Mardi, août 1, 2023
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patty Rally joins the YMCA of Silicon Valley as Chief Development Officer, to lead fund development and marketing strategies for the organization.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patty Rally joins the YMCA of Silicon Valley as Chief Development Officer, to lead fund development and marketing strategies for the organization.
  • Patty most recently served as the Chief Development Officer for JobTrain, a long-standing workforce development organization.
  • “We are thrilled to introduce Patty Rally as our new Chief Development Officer at the YMCA of Silicon Valley.
  • As Chief Development Officer, Patty will lead fundraising and awareness initiatives to advance the mission of YMCA of Silicon Valley.

2023 LITTLE LEAGUE® COACH OF THE YEAR SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN

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Mardi, mai 23, 2023
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CAMDEN, N.J., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lance® brand, in partnership with Positive Coaching Alliance® (PCA), announced today that the fourth annual Little League Coach of the Year Award submissions are now open. As the official snack of Little League® Baseball and Softball, Lance cookies and crackers fuel Little Leaguers both on-and-off the field with 15 varieties of nourishing snack options.

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  • CAMDEN, N.J., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lance ® brand, in partnership with Positive Coaching Alliance® (PCA), announced today that the fourth annual Little League Coach of the Year Award submissions are now open.
  • As the official snack of Little League® Baseball and Softball, Lance cookies and crackers fuel Little Leaguers both on-and-off the field with 15 varieties of nourishing snack options.
  • To celebrate the important role that coaches play, the brand is hosting an online submission contest in which one Little League Baseball® Coach and one Little League Softball® Coach will be awarded the 2023 Little League Coach of the Year Award, along with a $5,000 prize to use for their local Little League program.
  • Open until Sunday, June 4 at 11:59 PM EST, parents and members of the Little League community are encouraged to nominate a Little League coach who positively impacts their players, both on-and-off-the-field at https://bit.ly/CoachoftheYear2023 .

David Weekley Homes Ranks No. 22 on Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For List

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Mardi, avril 4, 2023
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HOUSTON, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fortune magazine, one of the nation's foremost business publications, has recognized David Weekley Homes as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in its annual rankings of employee culture and success.

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  • Fortune magazine, one of the nation's foremost business publications, has recognized David Weekley Homes as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in its annual rankings of employee culture and success.
  • HOUSTON, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fortune magazine, one of the nation's foremost business publications, has recognized David Weekley Homes as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in its annual rankings of employee culture and success.
  • "It is an incredible honor to be named for the 17th time on the 100 Best Companies to Work For list," said David Weekley, chairman of David Weekley Homes.
  • 22 on the 100 Best list, which is based on an analysis of anonymous survey responses of more than half a million employees from Great Place To Work Certified™ companies with at least 1,000 workers.

MOJO Sports Named One of Fast Company's Brands That Matter

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Mardi, octobre 25, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MOJO, the award-winning youth sports app and platform, has been recognized by Fast Company in their second annual Brands That Matter list, in the sports category. MOJO joins previous winners such as Nike, MasterClass and XBox as a brand that communicates and demonstrates exceptional brand purpose through cultural impact and social engagement, and that has authentically communicated its missions and ideals.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MOJO, the award-winning youth sports app and platform, has been recognized by Fast Company in their second annual Brands That Matter list, in the sports category.
  • "MOJO is honored to be named one of Fast Company's Brands that Matter," said Ben Sherwood, founder and CEO of MOJO.
  • "This recognition reinforces what we at MOJO have always believed that youth sports matter.
  • About MOJO MOJO is on a mission to make youth sports more fun for everyone one kid, one coach, one team at a time.

MidWestOne Names Charles N. Reeves as New CEO

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Mercredi, octobre 19, 2022
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IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOFG), parent company of MidWestOne Bank , today announced that its Board of Directors has named Charles (Chip) N. Reeves, 54, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective November 1, 2022.

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  • IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOFG), parent company of MidWestOne Bank , today announced that its Board of Directors has named Charles (Chip) N. Reeves, 54, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective November 1, 2022.
  • Reeves, a seasoned senior banking and financial services leader, brings a demonstrated track record of driving growth for community, regional and national institutions.
  • Most recently, Reeves served as President, CEO and Director of Beach Bancorp, Inc., parent company of Beach Bank, a Fort Walton Beach, Fla.-headquartered community bank.
  • MidWestOne is the parent company of MidWestOne Bank, which operates banking offices in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Florida, and Colorado.

Youth Esports Franchise XP League Hosts 2022 North American Finals in Orlando

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Jeudi, juin 23, 2022
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DALLAS, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League, the first esports franchise in North America, is gearing up to host its 2022 North American Finals at the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress Esports Arena and Full Sail Live Venue, June 25 -26, 2022. In partnership with Full Sail University, the top 48 XP League teams, coaches, franchise owners and families will come together for the largest in-person youth esports tournament in North America.   

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  • DALLAS, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League , the first esports franchise in North America, is gearing up to host its 2022 North American Finals at the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress Esports Arena and Full Sail Live Venue, June 25-26, 2022.
  • In partnership with Full Sail University, the top 48 XP League teams, coaches, franchise owners and families will come together for the largest in-person youth esports tournament in North America.
  • For more information about XP League and its upcoming 2022 North American Finals, visit https://www.xpleague.com/ .
  • XP League is the first-to-market youth esports league franchise that bridges the gap between conventional youth athletics and competitive esports.