Lake Nona Youth Sports is a community full of dedicated volunteers, whose goal is to provide a fun and safe environment for the children of Lake Nona to participate, learn and excel in various sports. This fall season, young athletes are having a blast participating in football, cheer, wrestling and lacrosse. Behind every sport is a long list of volunteers who put in the hard … [Read more...]
Young Athletes Gear up for Fall With Lake Nona Youth Sports Programs
Players on the Lake Nona Junior Lions Speed™ Lacrosse team recently enjoyed a minicamp. The dedicated coaches provided a safe and fun environment for the young athletes to work on new ball tactics and improve their stickhandling. These specialized clinics gave kids more playing time and offered the opportunity for them to tune up their skills for fall. Football is … [Read more...]
Wrestling Positions Young Athletes for a Variety of Sports
If you’ve ever wrestled with the decision of choosing a sports program for your child, Lake Nona Youth Sports may have the obvious answer: wrestling! Brandon Marshall, director of wrestling for the Lake Nona Junior Lions, launched the fall season this month for kids ages 5 to 15, in collaboration with Kendrick Ellison, wrestling coach for Lake Nona High … [Read more...]
Lacrosse Casts Wide Net in Lake Nona
Kids in Lake Nona are picking up lacrosse sticks and joining one of the fastest-growing team sports in the country. Although interest in lacrosse is surging today, it’s a sport played with a ball and stick that has existed since the 17th century. Originally played by men, it’s been modified through the years with greater numbers of women and girls becoming lacrosse … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Youth Sports: More Than Just Sports
Sometimes, stepping out of our comfort zones helps shift our focus, giving us a new lens to see life from the perspective of our friends and neighbors. This summer, young athletes and their families from Lake Nona Youth Sports will take part in the Central Florida Children’s Home Makeover Project, taking place July 8-12. It’s an opportunity for students to volunteer to … [Read more...]