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...]
Lake Nona Youth Sports Programs Get Ready for Fall
If your child is thinking about playing sports this fall, the Lake Nona Youth Sports football and cheer programs might be the game changers for your young athlete! Registration for both programs is currently underway online, with practices starting soon. Dan Riordan and BJ Jackson are the new co-directors of the Lake Nona Junior Lions football program for kids, ages 5-14, … [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...]