CategoryYouth Sports

I Walked Away and I Wish I Didn’t

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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...

When A Child Wants to Achieve Something, Is It Within Their Own Desire, or Their Parents?

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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...

The Next Generation of Fans: How Gen Z Is Redefining Sports Passion

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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…...

If Dance Were Easy, It’d Be Called Football

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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. ...

It’s Time to Start Taking Stretching Seriously in Youth Sports

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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...

Wrapping Up This Year’s Little League Baseball World Series

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The Little League Baseball World Series just wrapped up on August 24, 2025, and congratulations to Tung-Yuan Little League from Chinese Taipei for their successful run, giving Chinese Taipei their first championship since 1996. This was Tung-Yuan’s first win within the Little League World Series since 1972, with a more recent appearance back in 2015. Their opponents, Summerlin South Little...

Locked In: How Game Day Rituals Shaped My Mindset

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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...

Fairfield Miracle Babies: Double the Heart, Double the Fight

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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...