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Digital Academy of Florida Students are Now Eligible for NCAA Scholarships

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Monday, November 27, 2023
Primary, Secondary, Education, Sports, Other Sports, Other Education, General Sports, NCAA, Coastal Carolina University, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Tennis, Baseball, Olympic Games, Football, Student, Akron Digital Academy, Season, DAOF, Diversity Immigrant Visa, School, Curriculum, Athlete, Swimming, Family, Government, Philosophy, Nursing, Aida

The flexibility of online schools often makes them a top option for these driven and laser-focused students.

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  • The flexibility of online schools often makes them a top option for these driven and laser-focused students.
  • Because serving these passions and personal pathways are a top priority, Digital Academy of Florida (DAOF) is excited to announce that the NCAA has officially approved its core curriculum.
  • She graduated from the Digital Academy of Florida (DAOF) last May, and now plays for Coastal Carolina on an NCAA scholarship.
  • Before Aida, DAOF students weren’t eligible for NCAA scholarships – a standing that Principal Fred Whitaker was determined to change.

United Sports Brands Rejoins Norwest Equity Partners Portfolio

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Monday, November 27, 2023
Professional Services, Sports, Running, Outdoors, Finance, General Sports, Biking, Cycling, Wahoo Fitness, Antares, NEP, Acquisition, PEARL, BMO, Collection, USB, History, NRDC Equity Partners, Sports medicine, Growth, Athlete, Family, Pelican Products, Knowledge, Lazard, Network equipment provider

Norwest Equity Partners (“NEP”), a leading middle market investment platform founded in 1961, has acquired United Sports Brands (“USB” or the “Company”), a dynamic portfolio of category-defining sporting goods and active lifestyle brands.

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  • Norwest Equity Partners (“NEP”), a leading middle market investment platform founded in 1961, has acquired United Sports Brands (“USB” or the “Company”), a dynamic portfolio of category-defining sporting goods and active lifestyle brands.
  • With a collection of six unique brands — Shock Doctor, McDavid, Cutters, Nathan, PEARL iZUMi, and Glukos — USB is dedicated to advancing athletes with best-in-class sports performance and protective products.
  • NEP’s history with USB brands dates to 2008, when it acquired Shock Doctor as part of its consumer products portfolio.
  • NEP sold Shock Doctor to Bregal Partners in 2014, which subsequently turned into United Sports Brands after expanding the brand portfolio through numerous acquisitions under Armand’s leadership.

Theragun Black Friday (2023): Round-up of Early Offers Researched by Retail Egg

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
Online Retail, Retail, Health, Technology, Fitness & Nutrition, Electronic Commerce, Massage, Athlete, Pro Plus (company), PRO, Microsoft Plus!, North Sea Pro Series, Black Friday, Elite, Sense

The Theragun, produced by Therabody, has established itself as a leader in the world of percussive massagers.

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  • The Theragun, produced by Therabody, has established itself as a leader in the world of percussive massagers.
  • With a range of models catering to different needs, including the Elite, PRO, PRO Plus, Prime, mini, and Sense, Theragun offers a massage gun device for every user.
  • Meanwhile, the PRO Plus boasts additional features and attachments for a customized massage experience, making it a top-tier option in the Theragun lineup.
  • With Black Friday 2023 landing on November 24 this year, the massage gun category assumes particular significance.

Blokes + Joi Unveils New Expansion in CrossFit Community with Top Athlete Partnerships

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Apps, Applications, Technology, Fitness & Nutrition, Professional Services, Software, Biometrics, Data Analytics, Health, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Top Blokes Foundation, Motivation, Machine learning, Athlete, Longevity, Patient, Culture, Partnership, CrossFit

Through strategic partnerships with renowned CrossFit athletes, Blokes + Joi is making a significant impact on the way people approach their fitness, performance, and longevity.

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  • Through strategic partnerships with renowned CrossFit athletes, Blokes + Joi is making a significant impact on the way people approach their fitness, performance, and longevity.
  • The diagnostic blood labs provided by Blokes + Joi have become a game-changer for individuals aiming to optimize their well-being and elevate their athletic performance.
  • Their partnership with Blokes + Joi exemplifies the company's commitment to fostering a culture of wellness, progress, and overall health.
  • These strategic partnerships with influential athletes highlight the company's commitment to fostering a new era of wellness within the CrossFit community and beyond.

Panasonic and Olympic Gold Medalist Malaika Mihambo Partner for Sustainability Goals

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Sports, Licensing (Sports), Professional Services, Other Sports, Philanthropy, Olympics, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Environment, Sustainability, Better Life, International Olympic Committee, Social change, Malaika, Engineering, International, Interior, Multimedia, Nature, Worldwide, World championship, Mindfulness, Partnership, Athlete, IOC, Gold medal, Sport, Worldwide Partners, Education, Toy, Panasonic

Panasonic is collaborating with Olympian Malaika Mihambo in the lead-up to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

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  • Panasonic is collaborating with Olympian Malaika Mihambo in the lead-up to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231121101865/en/
    Panasonic and Olympic Gold Medalist Malaika Mihambo Partner for Sustainability Goals (Photo: Business Wire)
    Malaika Mihambo comments, “I have been interested in social and environmental issues since primary school.
  • Panasonic has been a proud Worldwide Partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) since the beginning of the TOP programme at the Olympic Winter Games Calgary 1988.
  • Junichi Suzuki, Chairman and CEO of Panasonic Europe B.V. comments, “Malaika is a fantastic addition to our Team Panasonic Family.

Revelyst Unveils 2023 Holiday Gift Guide – the ‘Revelyst Lyst’

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Monday, November 20, 2023
Hunting, Food Tech, Golf, Fishing, Biking, Cycling, Mobile, Wireless, Other Technology, Software, Sports, Other Retail, Wine & Spirits, Specialty, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Other Sports, Food, Beverage, Fashion, Retail, Women, Photography, Audio, Video, Men, Family, Outdoors, Consumer, Motor Sports, Department Stores, Lynx, Smoke, BITE, Weight, Sport, Cellucor, Cocktail shaker, Temperature, Torso, Vista Outdoor, GPS, Cooking, Traction, Multimedia, Wood, Bell, Friends, LIVE, Athlete, Horizon, COB, Luminate, Boot, Feedback, Owen, Beauty, Smartphone, Weather, System, Deer, Double Wide, Holiday, Perspiration, Breathability, Simms Fishing Products, Cirque, Running, Thermostat, CamelBak, Stainless steel, LCD, Interior design, Video game

Revelyst, a collective of makers that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies, today introduced the “Revelyst Lyst” just in time for holiday shopping.

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  • Revelyst, a collective of makers that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies, today introduced the “Revelyst Lyst” just in time for holiday shopping.
  • The Revelyst Lyst is a curated, seasonal gift guide that features the hottest and most innovative products in precision sports and technology, adventure sports and outdoor performance from the company’s house of maker brands.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “The Revelyst Lyst features products that are purpose-built with a steadfast obsession for creating gear and technologies that make your outdoor pursuits possible,” said Eric Nyman, CEO, Revelyst.
  • Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, whether you need a special gift for the holidays or something for your everyday adventures, the Revelyst Lyst has you covered.

Hult International Business School Partners with Mindflick to Enhance Team Competency and Adaptability for MBA Students

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Hult International Business School continues to innovate on behalf of its students by introducing a new partnership with high-performance coaching and performance psychology organization Mindflick.

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  • Hult International Business School continues to innovate on behalf of its students by introducing a new partnership with high-performance coaching and performance psychology organization Mindflick.
  • “We’re really excited to partner with Hult International Business School,” said Pete Lindsay, co-founder of Mindflick.
  • Hult International Business School empowers students to learn by doing, with a focus on solving business challenges in order to build the skills and mindsets needed for successful careers.
  • “When combined with the recent MBA Hult business challenge simulation, we learned the need for adaptability in reshaping our roles to ensure our team’s puzzle pieces connect effectively.”

New Paper from InsideTracker Finds Running Regularly Associated With Biomarker Signatures of Improved Healthspan

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Software, General Health, Health, Data Management, Health Technology, Technology, Fitness & Nutrition, Other Health, Diet, Sleep, Research, Inflammation, Entrepreneurship, Risk, Exercise, Running, Journal, Nature, Doctor of Philosophy, LDL, PLOS, Glucose, Vascular disease, Stroke, Weight gain, Blood, Notifiable disease, BMI, Cancer, Death, Athlete, Diabetes, Triglyceride, Dietary supplement

Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and death worldwide.

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  • Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and death worldwide.
  • The peer-reviewed paper published in PLOS ONE found that running regularly was associated with improved metabolic markers like A1C, glucose, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, which can inform the risk of diabetes, stroke, vascular disease, heart attack and heart disease.
  • The data also found that running regularly had an impact on magnesium levels, which is an essential component for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar balance.
  • “This study is another milestone in our ongoing efforts to provide personalized programs for improved healthspan,” said author Gil Blander, Ph.D., Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at InsideTracker.

Ballogy and The National Federation of State High School Associations Announce Strategic Partnership

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Sports, General Sports, Primary, Secondary, Consumer Electronics, Education, Technology, Apps, Applications, Software, Consumer, Teens, Basketball, Adolescence, Curriculum, Student, NFHS, Health, Hand, Partnership, Athlete, Inc., Sport

Ballogy Inc. , the leading skills development and assessment mobile app platform for youth and amateur athletes, announced today a strategic partnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the governing body for high school athletics, serving 51 member state associations across the United States.

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  • Ballogy Inc. , the leading skills development and assessment mobile app platform for youth and amateur athletes, announced today a strategic partnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the governing body for high school athletics, serving 51 member state associations across the United States.
  • NFHS has named Ballogy its Official Athletic Skills Development and Curriculum App, endorsing Ballogy’s already accredited player development and assessment curriculum.
  • “Ballogy is a powerful platform that serves the changing needs of our coaches and student-athletes,” said Dr. Karissa Niehoff, CEO of the NFHS.
  • “With this exclusive partnership, Ballogy is positioned to expand into all sanctioned NFHS sports and into the hands of every coach and player in the country.”

Out&Back Acquires The Locals Sale, The Leading Online Marketplace in Outdoor Gear Circular Economy

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Sports, Other Retail, Retail, Specialty, Other Sports, Acquisition, Love, Snow, Public, Partnership, Growth, Athlete, Knowledge, Pleasure, Out, Sales

Out&Back Outdoor, the one-stop marketplace to buy or sell new and used outdoor gear, today announces its acquisition of gear exchange company The Locals Sale .

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  • Out&Back Outdoor, the one-stop marketplace to buy or sell new and used outdoor gear, today announces its acquisition of gear exchange company The Locals Sale .
  • Founded in 2019 by Barruch Ben-Zekry, Out&Back’s platform delivers a seamless experience for outdoor enthusiasts to sell and buy secondhand gear in one convenient place.
  • “The Locals Sale uniting with Out&Back marks a milestone for both companies,” said Barruch Ben-Zekry, Founder and CEO of Out&Back.
  • “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jake over the years and seen firsthand how influential he’s been in making outdoor gear more accessible to all.