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Chicago White Sox Team Physician Warns Baseball Parents to Beware of Overuse Injury Epidemic

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월요일, 3월 4, 2024

CHICAGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Mark Cohen , hand, wrist and elbow surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH, and an official team physician for the Chicago White Sox, wants to warn parents about the epidemic he is seeing in his practice: youth baseball players experiencing overuse injuries in greater numbers.

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CHICAGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Mark Cohen , hand, wrist and elbow surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH, and an official team physician for the Chicago White Sox, wants to warn parents about the epidemic he is seeing in his practice: youth baseball players experiencing overuse injuries in greater numbers.
"I'm a huge baseball fan and have enjoyed treating professional and youth players for many years," Dr. Cohen explains.
"Ten years ago, Tommy John surgery was a treatment for Major League Baseball players," explains Dr. Cohen.
Many players and parents see this as a way to advance to higher levels of baseball.

Todd Helton, Tino Martinez Join Bat Around Team

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화요일, 9월 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bat Around™, the new app and software that is gamifying hitting for teams, players and novices, announced today that baseball legends Todd Helton and Tino Martinez have officially signed on as advisors to the company.

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With the addition of Martinez and Helton, the Hitting Legends Council members have more than 29,000 collective professional hits.
"It focuses on having consequences to each swing whether for players or those swinging a bat for the first time."
In the accompanying Bat Around app, players can get all of their statistics, including their proprietary Bat Around Metric, or BAM, score.
To learn more about Bat Around, or to get Bat Around at your location, visit www.letsbataround.com .

Diamond Kinetics & MLB Players Inc. Partner to Bring Big Leaguers to Backyards, Support Shared Efforts To Increase Youth Participation & Retention

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화요일, 8월 29, 2023

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As part of the partnership, the organizations are launching the DK + MLB Featured Players program, a gamified training experience from big leaguers, exclusively available in the DK app.

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As part of the partnership, the organizations are launching the DK + MLB Featured Players program, a gamified training experience from big leaguers, exclusively available in the DK app.
Diamond Kinetics is a pioneering sports technology company that supports youth baseball and softball player development with tools and connected technology to turn practice into play.
"I'm excited to be one of the first MLB players to support this initiative between the MLBPA and Diamond Kinetics," said Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins.
To learn more about Diamond Kinetics and stay up to date on the new DK + MLB Featured Players Program, visit www.diamondkinetics.com .

Rapsodo Named Official Player Development Partner of USA Baseball and Prospect Development Pipeline

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화요일, 8월 29, 2023

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This strategic collaboration aims to revolutionize player development and advance the game of baseball through industry-leading technology and data-driven insights.

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This strategic collaboration aims to revolutionize player development and advance the game of baseball through industry-leading technology and data-driven insights.
Through this collaboration, USA Baseball will integrate Rapsodo's PRO 3.0 into its national team identification events, national team training camps, and player development initiatives.
"We are proud to continue to be a provider for USA Baseball and the MLB Prospect Development Pipeline in their efforts to identify the best prospects in the country,” Rapsodo CEO, Batuhan Okur, said.
“USA Baseball looks forward to its continued partnership with Rapsodo in providing the top technology for our players and coaches,” USA Baseball COO, David Perkins, said.

Diamond Kinetics Joins Forces With USA Baseball and MLB to Shape the Future of Player Development

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화요일, 6월 27, 2023

PITTSBURGH and DURHAM, N.C., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Kinetics (DK), a leading sports technology pioneering the future of youth baseball and softball development, today announced the launch of new content, experiences, and on-site activations as an extension of its partnership with USA Baseball. Together, the organizations are working to revolutionize training and player development so kids can grow their passion for the sport and skill set from an early age, all the way through the highest levels of the game, including MLB draft evaluation and scouting support at major USA Baseball events.

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Diamond Kinetics is an Official Player Development Partner of USA Baseball, and the "Trusted Youth Development Partner of Major League Baseball."
The company's best-in-class technology is used by USA Baseball and MLB in milestone events for player evaluation and development, including the MLB Draft Combine, Prospect Development Pipeline League (PDP League), international scouting events, and developmental leagues.
Through its partnership with USA Baseball, Diamond Kinetics is bringing the big league to backyard by launching exciting new in-app content that enables kids to use the same technology as aspiring Major Leaguers and USA Baseball players.
This digital experience celebrates USA Baseball and will run through July 4, coinciding with a series of activations where Diamond Kinetics will be supporting USA Baseball and MLB Player Development.

Bat Around™ Brings Its Mixed-Reality "Sportstainment" to Omaha During College World Series, June 15-26

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목요일, 6월 15, 2023

OMAHA, Neb. , June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bat Around™, the new app and software that is gamifying hitting a baseball for teams, players and novices, announced today it will be available to fans and enthusiasts attending the College World Series (CWS) in Omaha, Nebraska. As part of the Omaha Baseball Village (OBV) from June 15-26, visitors and fans can test their skills and experience the gamification of swinging a bat. The Bat Around experience at the OBV will be open daily throughout the CWS and is free to experience on a first-come, first-served basis.

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As part of the Omaha Baseball Village (OBV) from June 15-26, visitors and fans can test their skills and experience the gamification of swinging a bat.
The Bat Around experience at the OBV will be open daily throughout the CWS and is free to experience on a first-come, first-served basis.
"Bat Around combines old school hitting principles with new school technology," said Clint Hurdle, Bat Around cofounder.
To learn more about Bat Around, or to get Bat Around at your location, visit www.letsbataround.com .

Rothman Orthopaedics Named Official Orthopedic Physicians for the XFL Orlando Guardians

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수요일, 3월 15, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rothman Orthopaedics, a global leader in musculoskeletal care and the largest private practice in the U.S., has been named "The Official Orthopedic Team Physicians of the Orlando Guardians" in addition to having a marketing partnership with the team in the Guardians inaugural season. Dr. Daryl Osbahr, Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery and Managing Partner for Rothman Orthopaedics Florida, and Dr. Michelle Mullins, Sports Medicine Physician, will serve as Head Orthopaedic Surgeon and Head Primary Care Team Physician, respectively.

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Rothman Orthopaedics will provide sports medicine and athletic training coverage, as well as concussion-spotting responsibilities for Orlando's XFL team.
ORLANDO, Fla., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rothman Orthopaedics, a global leader in musculoskeletal care and the largest private practice in the U.S., has been named "The Official Orthopedic Team Physicians of the Orlando Guardians" in addition to having a marketing partnership with the team in the Guardians inaugural season.
"The Orlando Guardians are thrilled to partner with Rothman Orthopaedics," said Erica Muhleman, XFL Chief Revenue Officer.
"The health and well-being of our team is our highest priority, and having a first-class partner as the team's Official Orthopedic Physicians shows that commitment to our players."

NCSA COLLEGE RECRUITING RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH US YOUTH SOCCER

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화요일, 8월 23, 2022

CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NCSA College Recruiting, the world's largest college recruiting platform, has renewed its partnership with US Youth Soccer (USYS), the largest youth sport organization in America and the leader in youth soccer.

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NCSA to Expand Role as Official Recruiting Services Partner, Support All USYS Events
CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NCSA College Recruiting , the world's largest college recruiting platform, has renewed its partnership with US Youth Soccer (USYS), the largest youth sport organization in America and the leader in youth soccer.
NCSA will continue to provide educational tools and resources to US Youth Soccer members with the goal of assisting families in navigating the college recruiting process.
Athletes ages 13 and over will have the option to create a free NCSA profile when registering for US Youth Soccer events and gain access to NCSA's extensive recruiting network of over 4,500 collegiate men's and women's soccer coaches across the U.S.
As part of the renewed partnership, NCSA will provide additional recruiting education to athletes and parents including seminars at US Youth Soccer events, as well as free online webinars on how to navigate the college recruiting process.
NCSA College Recruiting is the world's largest college recruiting platform connecting tens of thousands of student-athletes to more than 35,000 college coaches across 37 sports each year.

GameChanger Partners With TOCA Football's Force Sports, the Largest Sports Center Operator in Ohio

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목요일, 6월 16, 2022

NEW YORK and CLEVELAND, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GameChanger, the #1 rated youth sports app for live streaming, scheduling, communications, and scorekeeping, today announced a multi-year partnership with Force Sports, the largest sports center operator in Ohio. Through the partnership, GameChanger, owned by DICK'S Sporting Goods, becomes the Official Team Management, Scorekeeping, Stats, and Live Video Streaming Partner of Force Sports. Coaches and teams that use Force Sports facilities can use GameChanger's app to manage team communications, scores, stats, and live stream games for families.

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Through the partnership, GameChanger, owned by DICK'S Sporting Goods, becomes the Official Team Management, Scorekeeping, Stats, and Live Video Streaming Partner of Force Sports.
Based in Cleveland, Force Sports operates five centers throughout Ohio for youth and adult teams, leagues, and camps across baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, and volleyball.
In April of 2022, TOCA Football acquired Force Sports, bringing advanced training methods and innovative technology to the forefront of sports.
GameChanger empowers youth athletes, coaches, and families to stay connected through live streaming, scorekeeping, team management tools and developmental resources.

PlaySight and RCI Sports Management Solutions Partner to Bring Pro-Level Video Technology to New Travis Fields Complex

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화요일, 5월 24, 2022

BALTIMORE, May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Connexa Sports Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: CNXA) (www.connexasports.com) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, PlaySight Interactive (www.playsight.com) has partnered with RCI Sports Management Solutions and the new, state-of-the-art Travis Fields baseball and softball complex it is managing for the city of Bryan, Texas. PlaySight will be installing its pro-level connected camera system for automated live stream broadcasts, as well as multi-angle video for pitcher and hitter analysis and MLB-level video breakdown capabilities for teams, coaches and athletes visiting Travis Fields.

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PlaySight will be installing its pro-level connected camera system for automated live stream broadcasts, as well as multi-angle video for pitcher and hitter analysis and MLB-level video breakdown capabilities for teams, coaches and athletes visiting Travis Fields.
Opened in February 2022, Travis Fields at Travis Bryan Midtown Park was developed as part of the master plan for the City of Bryan.
Tapping into a ripe youth and amateur sports market, these fields will change the landscape of baseball and softball in Central Texas.
PlaySight has a track record of delivering high quality streaming and digital content for its consumers, said Scott Hillier, RCIs Director of Operations.