I still remember the feeling …that quiet frustration of being a junior stuck on JV while everyone else moved up. I had worked so hard for years, sacrificing time with friends, weekends, and after-school hours. Even during the pandemic, when practices were canceled and motivation was hard to find, I still trained. I stayed committed because I loved the sport and believed my moment would come. But...
Whenever you see someone succeed, the person who achieved a great placement or feat consistently thanks those who supported them. Still, sometimes, they also include their motivation for why they achieved within their respective sport. Some cite family and friend support, the sport being their passion, representation for a group, or for their own personal goals. A significant thought that never...
Sports have always been about passion, the roar of the crowd, the adrenaline of a last-minute goal, the heartbreak of a near miss. But if you look closely today, something is different. Gen Z isn’t just following sports; they’re transforming the entire experience of what it means to be a fan. Hi, I’m Urja and if you’re anything like me, you’ve noticed that being a sports fan today feels…...
When I was younger, I bought a shirt at a dance competition that said, “If dance were easy, it’d be called football.” I wore it almost everyday proudly avoiding washing it whenever I could so I could show off to everyone at school. Just like other athletes at school got to wear their own jerseys or rep their favorite player, my shirt was a reminder that dance deserved to be taken seriously. ...
J.J. McCarthy’s journey to the NFL is nothing short of remarkable. With talent and determination, he carved his path towards the NFL, with a standout performance within his first game, cementing history as the first player to have three touchdowns within the 4th quarter in their first game. Born on January 20, 2003, in Evanston, Illinois, J.J. McCarthy grew up in La Grange Park. At an early...
Let’s be honest—a quick lap around the field and a few jumping jacks shouldn’t pass as a proper warm-up. Athletes prepare with balanced meals, carb-loading, hydration, supplements, and beyond. But when it comes to stretching? It’s often rushed, half-hearted, or skipped entirely. Ever wonder why the San Francisco 49ers have had so many non-contact injuries, especially this pre-season? They spend 3...
It’s been awhile since I stepped onto the court, the field, and the stage. I knew I wasn’t going to pursue anything in college, let alone go pro, but that never stopped me from treating every game like it was the championship. I took the game seriously– and that came with consistent rituals to get me locked and ready. Those little habits flipped a switch in my brain. Once they were done, it...
Hey everyone! Here at Sports Excitement, we have been keeping an eye on the Little League World Series spanning from August 13, 2025, to August 25, 2025. The series included 10 U.S. and 10 international teams that participated in a double-elimination format. These teams put the “sport” in “Williamsport” as they compete with all the grit and passion they have to try and...
Hello Everyone! Welcome to our first ever blog, and it felt fitting to establish a value that we hold dearly here in Sports Excitement and would be beneficial for you and everyone in youth sports. Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, inducted in 2007 and with a .338 career batting average over 20 MLB seasons, once said: “You can’t live on what you did yesterday. Discipline means showing up every day ready...