The Push-Up Challenge’s Post

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴? Cheerleading today is safer than ever, thanks to concerted efforts by governing bodies, coaches, and the community. As cheerleading continues to evolve, the focus on athlete safety will remain crucial. With ongoing education, improved safety protocols, and a commitment to athlete well-being, cheerleading can maintain its place as a rewarding and safe sport for participants around the world. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gVNBWY4q

…More than 15 years ago, or even more than 20 years ago, When was the last time a youth team from vv Hattem, was champion in the head class. This isn’t just any achievement, it’s a historic milestone for us. As a coach, I’m incredibly proud of the process and the journey we’ve taken together. Remember those cold and rainy or snowy evenings on bumpy fields? Yes, we were out there training hard, aiming to become better as individuals and as a team. “Andrei can we do a fun training?” Players would often ask for a fun training session, but we chose mostly for small sided games, positional games, duels or even tactical trainings (which I know are not the most funny one 😁) to focus on tactics instead and improved our zonal and man marking defense or mixt, and learned how to move with and without the ball. Now, all that hard work is paying off… YES - it is! The senior teams of the clubs in our head class mostly play at a high level. Their youth development is very structured, but this shows that football is mainly driven by love and passion, what is leading us to this achievement. I’ve gathered knowledge from Football Association of Moldova license courses, the FC Twente/Heracles Academie process, International Sports Revolution trainings, and interactions with coaches that are my colleagues there. I’ve used, adapted, and integrated this knowledge into our program. We have a talented group of players, but success only comes with hard work and sacrifice, I think our power trainer, Ed, will totally agree, he was always there, sharpening the boys for every match. This isn’t just about me, Ed, or my colleague Oscar, Oscar what a MAN, who played a significant role, which I appreciate, with Licence course, I was few international trips where I was abroad, but he, was always there, is not only even just the players. It’s a combination of everything. It’s about “US”. One more win, one more step. We can do it, and we will do it for everyone who believed in us—family, friends, and the whole of Hattem. Make sure you’re there to support us and be part of this historic moment for VV Hattem. Together, we will make history! 💛💙 #vvHattem #Champions #OneTeamOneGoal

Great to see the roll out of #ActiveStart in North Yorkshire. We've worked closely with Active Cumbria who developed the programme, to train our very own trainers (see Liz Burkinshaw below!) and are now well underway in delivering, thanks to specific health inequalities funding . 🤩 50 people have been through the training 🤩 Nearly 40 settings have an Active Start resource 🤩 100% of learners say their knowledge and awareness of how much activity is needed in the early years has increased 🤩 100% of learners say their understanding of how to include more activity and active play into their day has increased 🤩 100% of learners say their confidence, inspiration and motivation has increased. The training has involved so much discussion which is great! Learners have come away with more ideas for their setting and have been able to talk through some of the challenges they face; for which we are working on some follow up webinars/support. More training is being planned for North Yorkshire in March: https://lnkd.in/epp4e64E #EarlyYears #PhysicalActivity #PhysicalLiteracy #ActivePlay #learning #Movement

Sport is something that is very inspirational for young people." – Pelé   These profound words from the legendary Pelé summarize how sports goes beyond the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat and how it’s not just about physical activity. It's a powerful tool that shapes character, instills discipline, and inspires greatness in young minds.   All sports demand mental focus, improving our concentration skills, as well as helping with motor skills and mental well-being.   So, let's take on board these wise words from Pelé and start encouraging our younger generations into the world of sports.   #FuelSports #sportseventindustry #sportsevents

Enjoyed being a spectator at the Kaapstad Cup this past weekend, well organised and highly competative. A few observations across U7 - U11s: I know a few are critical. ▪︎Too many "tactical" instructions from parents, players got so confused as they were conflicting. Support and encourage, let the coach instruct and guide. ▪︎ Building out from the back was rare to non-existent, even when there was no press put on by the opposition. Kicking harder or running faster may get you far in a youth tournament, but does not support longer term player development. ▪︎ For an amateur club, Meadowridge are doing things right. Technically well coached and had this desire to compete for every dual! Great work from those involved. Such a joy to watch. ▪︎ Coaches only praising outcome and not re-inforcing intent of a good decision. Mistakes will frequently be made at this age, we shouldn't instill fear. Not getting past a player in a 1v1 situation should not be discouraged, we want to develop brave and positive players.

SailGP has joined forces with Youth Sport Trust to bring our world-first initiative, the Impact League, to sport in schools across the United Kingdom 🌏 Through the collaboration, SailGP, Youth Sport Trust and Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team have launched the ‘Youth Sport Trust and SailGP Impact League Schools Award’. The award will recognize organizations that contribute to developing a better planet by embracing sustainable school sport and the School Games Eco-Friendly value. Our Chief Purpose Officer Fiona Morgan said: "The Impact League uses behavioral science to ignite the competitive nature of our athletes and embed sustainability action into the fabric of sport. It also serves as an education piece to shift individuals' mindsets to make better decisions for the planet. The next generation are frightened for the future and see that there is no Planet B. The school sport environment provides the perfect platform for embedding sustainable practices with young people and we can’t wait to find out what schools have achieved through the award.” Find out more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ep4VZCBJ #BetterSportBetterPlanet #RacefortheFuture #collaboration #YouthSportTrust #SailGP #PodiumforthePlanet

Glimses of Linguaphile Skills Hub's Annual Sports Day 2024! Beyond books, sports build teamwork, discipline, and resilience, shaping well-rounded individuals for the future. Let's join hands and champion the indispensable role of sports in fostering a healthier and more balanced lifestyle for the next generation!  #LinguaphileSportsDay #HolisticDevelopment #HealthyLifestyle #Spotsday

When other teams are having a summer break, we are breaking records in training attendance! 🤩 Wait what?! You read correctly; in our ERHe Ultimate Frisbee Club’s trainings, we’ve had 15-26 people every practice during the peak holiday season of July, and we have trainings 3 times a week. 🤩😱 In addition, we’ve had an increasing number of new players in the trainings and sending us DMs on social media if they can join our practices. 😎 What’s the secret to our success? 🚀 🎯 Values: 👉 WE ARE Welcoming 👉 WE PLAY hard, FUN harder 👉 WE EMBRACE Togetherness 👉 WE ARE More than a team And we are actually living by the values. We practice what we preach! Everyone is welcome as they are, and this is our most important value. ❤️ Our value of being more than a team or just a sports club has been the key to success. 🗝️ We have a lot of social activities, from casual badminton and board games to fun parties. Our team member had a housewarming party a bit over a week ago just for our team, and an astonishing 34 people showed up! 🥳 Our team members have also renamed our team ERHe Perhe, which means ERHe family. People who have joined our team feel like they have received a new family. Caring for another person goes to the extent in our team that even I have more than once slept on other players’ couches when I’ve needed that. I have even been house and cat-sitting at one player’s home for 3 weeks. And even more hilarious is that I slept in our player’s new house before he spent his first night there! 😂 Not all good things in life are valued in money. I founded the club to have a fun playing environment and a community that is about respect and togetherness. As a founder, I’m so proud and happy of my team! 😭❤️ 👉 What are you proud of in your life? #success #teamwork #hobbies #worklifebalance

🎉 Exciting Partnership Announcement 🎉 We are thrilled to share some fantastic news with you today! 🌟 BRUSA Sports is joining forces with APM (Athlete Performance Mentorship) to bring you an incredible journey of sports excellence and innovation. 🤝 Partnership Overview: At BRUSA Sports, we've always been committed to fostering talent, promoting sportsmanship, and pushing the boundaries of athletic achievement. Now, we're taking a significant step forward by partnering with APM, a renowned leader in athlete mentorship and development. 🌐 What is APM? APM, short for Athlete Performance Mentorship, is dedicated to nurturing the potential of athletes and providing them with the resources and support they need to reach their peak performance. Their expertise spans various sports disciplines, making them the perfect ally in our quest for excellence. 🔥 What This Means for You: This partnership will open a world of opportunities for our student-athletes. Expect top-tier mental, social, and physical coaching programs, cutting-edge mentorship, all from ex student-athletes who have been through the trials and tribulations of studying and playing sport. Our BRUSA Sports student-athletes will have access to 1-on-1 mentoring sessions with the experienced mentors when you sign up with BRUSA Sports. 👥 Join Us on This Journey: We invite you to follow our social media channels and stay tuned for updates on this thrilling partnership. If studying in the USA is something you want to do get in touch ASAP. #BRUSASportsXAPM #PartnershipAnnouncement #SportsExcellence #Innovation #AthletePerformance #StayTuned @apmsports.co.za @zuksncube

I’m totally smitten with youth sports, especially travel teams. 3 main reasons: - Learning how to not give up with your team down - learning how to recover from a mistake - learning how to rise above when the other team has poor sportsmanship Having a team you are anchored in for a year, enables the learning and rooting of these lessons.