Dream season for Mighty Mite Sun Devils

The journey began with their inaugural practice at Twin Lakes Park in the thick of Florida heat and humidity on Aug. 1.

The sweet ride did not end until the Sarasota Sun Devils Pop Warner Mighty Mite football team (ages 8-10) reached the championship game of the Mid-America Southeast Championship tournament in Orlando over the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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Sarasota Sun Devils win cheerleading title

The three-day long Pop Warner National Championship is being hosted by Florida Citrus Sports at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, and includes nearly 200 teams from around the country. The event followed strict safety protocols, including mandatory mask-wearing except when performing, social distancing and limits on the number of participating teams.

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Parents Aren’t Stressing Youth Sports; Here’s Why

As any parent can tell you, their kids are a big deal. We are heavily invested in everything our children do and it can be all too easy to experience overwhelming feelings with their activities, especially with something so inherently competitive as sports. Nonetheless, many parents are finding ways to sit back and relax during youth sporting events. Let’s take a look at the secret to their success.

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Four Traits of a Happy and Healthy Sports Family

When you have a child involved in youth sports, it’s a family affair. Your entire family is likely involved in your child’s sport in one way or another. You may help your child train, their siblings may cheer them on during their games, and so on. To learn the four traits of a happy, healthy sports family, keep reading.

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Summertime is Playtime!

Summertime is a great time for children because they get the opportunity to play without as much structure and rules as occur during formal autumn and winter sports. This is important and parents need to remember that helping your children to succeed in sports is not only about coaching but also having fun.

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Reasons Parents Stress Over Their Kids’ Sports

Signing your child up for youth sports is a great way to teach your child about teamwork, responsibility, and the importance of physical activity. However, youth sports can have downfalls for parents. If you are a parent who is stressing over their kid’s sports, you may want to read the following blog post.

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