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...]
Lake Nona Youth Sports: Young Athletes Reap Benefits of Summer Conditioning
Lake Nona Jr. Lions summer conditioning starts soon, making it a great time for your child to sharpen their football skills before the season starts in August. Registered athletes and returning players will have the opportunity to have fun while learning and gaining new experiences with their peers. If your child has not yet registered for the upcoming 2019 football … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Youth Sports Founder Pleased at Program’s Success
When Mike Bensey and his family moved to Lake Nona 13 years ago, he’d hoped to enroll his eighth-grade son in youth football where he could play sports and meet new friends in the community. Instead, he spent a year shuttling his son back to their old neighborhood on the east side of Orlando to play football since he wasn’t having any luck finding an organized sports program in … [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...]