In establishing Midtown Youth Academy in 1977, Golden Gloves champ Eugene “Thunder” Hughes began with a make-shift boxing ring and a noble goal: draw at-risk youth away from the mean and drug-infested streets of Washington, D.C., and guide them to a successful path in life. “We let them knock themselves out in the gym,” he …
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Ask almost any sports fan about Adelaide Oval, and you’ll likely hear a common response – that this storied venue is among the most picturesque anywhere on the planet. And yet its beauty goes much further than skin deep. In a world where stadiums are often monolithic and imposing, Adelaide Oval stands as a perfect …
Their mission is to overcome longstanding stereotypes that surround skateboarding by helping others, reinforcing positivity, and supporting a healthy lifestyle. Also known as the Skate Crusaders, they have handpicked talent from across the metropolitan region and dedicate themselves to meaningfully help those in need. The team is comprised of girls/women and boys/men ranging in ages …
Laurent is a regular on the media circuit, seen on Oprah’s Live Your Best Life Tour, the Dr.Oz Show, TEDx talks, and many local news programs. Laurent had an idea. His idea was to create a space to support the fitness community. Providing affordable expertly designed and fully equipped fitness and media studios with flexible …
Playmaker Recruiting was born from the broken system that is college athlete recruiting, with the mission to help students and coaches navigate the complicated recruiting process, and provide greater access to opportunities at the next level. Having seen friends and family go through the college recruiting process, it was apparent how difficult the process was, …
This journey all started with a boo boo. The excitement of climbing and over doing it leads to cuts, scrapes and worn down finger tips. With the psyche high to continue climbing I mixed a concoction of ingredients that I thought would help nourish my tender tips and treat any scrapes and bumps. After playing …
City Pirates is a social football project in Antwerp, Belgium. We believe that football can change the world. We are active in five complex areas (Merksem, Linkeroever, Luchtbal, Deurne & Dam). Areas that are known for poverty, unemployment, drug trafficking… The youngsters growing up in these areas are often vulnerable and connected to the streets. …
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The spark for Elite NeuroKinetix started with a goal: to make football safer without limiting the benefits of play. Football is a lot of fun. And it’s also a powerful platform that helps young athletes grow and become better versions of themselves. Football made that difference for us. It helped our team become neuroscientists, psychologists …
Ossicles Technologies develops innovative products for performance horses whose main goal is to improve their health and safety. Our first product, the eQuiet, is an IoT digital earplug that controls the sound environment, records and displays biometric and geospatial data on a portable device. This data is analyzed by ML/Ai to predict potential health …
In 2010, the world turned its collective focus to Canada, when Vancouver played host to more than 92 countries for the Olympic Winter Games. The seventeen-day event saw athletes, artists, musical acts, volunteers and regular Canadians welcome millions of visitors to Vancouver to celebrate sport, diversity and to promote togetherness. The spirit of the games …
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Locker lifestyle is on a mission to make “wearable lockers” to safely stash and store basic necessities for all ages and activities. Our story begins when our fearless founder, Kat Samardzija, had her valuables stolen while exercising. As a Division ll college athlete, she spent a lot of time on the go and at the …
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Sportsdigita’s story begins with CEO & Founder Angelina Lawton. Her career in sports began in 2008 with the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning as the Senior VP of Corporate Communications. Anything with a Lightning logo on it was fair game under Lawton’s leadership. It was during her time with the Lightning that her team created the …
The city of St. Louis has been begging for a professional basketball team ever since the loss of the former NBA St. Louis Hawks, now the Atlanta Hawks, in 1968. In 1973, the city acquired the Spirits of St. Louis, an ABANBA merger team. Their franchise was short-lived, shutting down in 1976. Who knew that …
Florida Fun Bikes is Gainesville’s only Party Bike! The fun bike is ideal for anyone looking to have a good time all while seeing the city of Gainesville from a moving barstool. Florida Fun Bikes are 100% pedal powered and provide an eco-friendly way to party with friends. The Fun Bikes offer both leisure and …
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PADL makes getting out on the water easy by combining technology and paddleboards into its paddle share system. Users can quickly unlock a smart board from one of PADL’s docking stations through the mobile app and enjoy their ride. PADL is on a mission to get more people out on the water to experience what’s …
PROFESSIONAL RUGBY IN UTAH Rugby is America’s fastest growing sport, outpacing soccer, lacrosse and other traditional American sports. And with rugby being one of the world’s largest sports the professionalization of the sport in America was inevitable. In 2018 the Utah Warriors were one of the seven founding members of Major League Rugby (MLR), which …
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This is yoga reinvented. The pod is an otherworldly cocoon of glowing lights, heady aromas, and enveloping soundscapes, taking you a million miles from the everyday. Expect an intense hit of yoga. WHAT MAKES US INNOVATIVE/SPECIAL A tiny percentage of our population does yoga. We’re firm believers in its transformational benefits and believe that delivering …
Prior to the launch of the 2018-19 Philadelphia Flyers season, Gritty was introduced to the world. Initially met with shock and fear, the mascot earned the City of Brotherly Love’s approval within 24 hours and now stands as one of its A-list celebrities. It was only a matter of days before Gritty rose to the …
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Globalfit’s health and wellness technology solutions accelerate wellness program engagement, leading to improved population health. With over 25 years in the corporate wellness space, GlobalFit is built on innovation and thrives on progress. Over 70 million people have access to GlobalFit solutions as part of their worksite wellness program or health plan. GlobalFit currently offers …
