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...]
Lake Nona Youth Sports Supports the Community’s Young Athletes
For the past 10 years, Lake Nona Youth Sports has been providing opportunities for young students in the community to play sports in a safe and fun environment. Formed in 2008 by a group of parents who recognized a need for kids ages five through 14 to learn valuable life skills through playing sports, this registered non-profit 501(c)(3) organization is led by an all-volunteer … [Read more...]
Something to Cheer About at Lake Nona Youth Sports
Two, four, six, eight . . . here’s some news the kids in Lake Nona will appreciate. Brandy Sellers is the new cheer director and head coach for Lake Nona Youth Sports, which is for students in grades K-8. The football and cheer season will kick off in August, and online registration is now open. Even though this will be Sellers’ first season coaching in the Lake Nona … [Read more...]