It’s the meeting many parents worry about when they notice their child seems to be a lot more energetic and active than other kids they know. Lake Nona resident Sophia Rogers remembers the day her son’s fifth-grade teacher requested a conference with her and her husband, Jeffrey. “She told us we may want to have Gabe tested for ADHD,” she recalls. “We were … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Junior Lions Coach Shares Wrestling Passion With Young Athletes
Lake Nona Junior Lions coaches Brandon Marshall and Kendrick Ellison are gearing up to hit the mat for the spring season of wrestling. Part of Lake Nona Youth Sports, wrestling registration will open in January to young athletes ages 5-15, and practices will kick off in February. “We’re hoping to expand on the fundamental skills we taught our young wrestlers last … [Read more...]
Youth Lacrosse Building Enthusiasm in Lake Nona
After coaching kids during their first competitive lacrosse season, Lake Nona High School coach John Chin has grown accustomed to hearing a similar sentiment expressed by many of his students: "I wish I had started sooner." Coach Chin’s young athletes tell him they love the fast tempo of the game, enjoy the camaraderie with their teammates, and are surprised lacrosse is … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Youth Sports: Youth Baseball and Softball Coming Soon to Lake Nona
If you’ve been following the construction progress of the East Airfield Park on Dowden Road, adjacent to the Water’s Edge neighborhood in Lake Nona, you’ve probably noticed that lights are up, the grass is down, and the field looks more like a baseball diamond. It’s no longer much of a stretch to imagine kids playing games there. Come spring, Lake Nona Youth Sports will join … [Read more...]