Rep. Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley – Release: Brooklyn Park Leaders, Legislators, and Coaches Rally for Regional Sports Facility Renovation at Press Conference
BROOKLYN PARK, MN — City leaders, state legislators, and local athletic coaches came together this morning to advocate for critical state funding to renovate and expand the aging Northwest Metro Regional Sports Facility. The press conference, held at the facility, emphasized the urgent need to invest in expanded recreation space to meet the needs of […]
BROOKLYN PARK, MN — City leaders, state legislators, and local athletic coaches came together this morning to advocate for critical state funding to renovate and expand the aging Northwest Metro Regional Sports Facility. The press conference, held at the facility, emphasized the urgent need to invest in expanded recreation space to meet the needs of Brooklyn Park’s rapidly growing population — especially its youth.
“Brooklyn Park and the surrounding communities are experiencing explosive growth, especially among young people and our cherished elders who want to age in place,” said Representative Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley (DFL-Brooklyn Park), who is leading the funding push in the Minnesota House. “We need a regional facility that supports our student-athletes, youth leagues, families, and seniors — one that’s built to serve our communities’ needs today and tomorrow’s opportunities.”
City officials are requesting $9.5 million in this year’s bonding bill to support construction, furnishing, and equipment upgrades. The proposed improvements include a new multi-court gymnasium, ADA-compliant entrances, expanded event spaces, and upgraded parking facilities.
“These upgrades are not just about buildings — they’re about opportunity,” said Mayor Hollies Winston. “Positive, accessible recreation is a proven component of violence prevention and community wellbeing. Brooklyn Park strives to promote holistic, regional approaches to public safety. The need to provide recreational outlets for young people is more critical than ever.”
The renovated facility will significantly expand access to gym space for youth sports, preserve ice time for hockey and figure skating, and provide flexible space for senior activities and community events. With more than 400,000 annual visitors, the facility is a cornerstone of recreation and activity in the northwest metro, but aging infrastructure and rising demand have created significant gaps in access.
Senator John Hoffman, a longtime Brooklyn Park legislator and advocate for youth recreation, echoed the importance of state support. “A state-of-the-art regional facility will not only serve athletes, seniors, and club sports organizations, but it will also attract tournaments and boost tourism. This is more than a gym — it’s a destination and a resource for all Minnesotans.”
With strong legislative backing and overwhelming community support, city leaders hope the state will recognize the importance of investing in youth development, public health, and community resilience through recreation.
Eagles’ Vic Fangio Speaks Out on Youth Movement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has been a part of many top defenses over his 40-year career as a coach in the NFL. Advertisement From coaching All-Pros like Khalil Mack and Von Miller to building up expansion team rosters in Carolina, […]
Eagles’ Vic Fangio Speaks Out on Youth Movement originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has been a part of many top defenses over his 40-year career as a coach in the NFL.
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From coaching All-Pros like Khalil Mack and Von Miller to building up expansion team rosters in Carolina, Fangio has been a key role player in NFL circles. Now as the Eagles Super Bowl-winning play-caller, his role has emphasized an important part of what makes him so special.
Teaching.
Philadelphia has one of the youngest defenses in the league going into the 2025 season. They were younger dating back to last season when Fangio had them as the top unit in the sport, but after saying goodbye to multiple aging veterans, Philadelphia’s youth movement has been reemphasized this offseason.
And that is perfectly fine for Fangio.
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“I look at this year very similar to last year,” Fangio said at a press conference on Tuesday. “In that this time last year, you know, we had a lot of turnover in personnel from the previous year… We had a lot of question marks at that time.
“I look at it like it’s basically the same one year to the next. The names have changed; hopefully we’ll get the same results from these new guys like we got from a lot of the new guys last year.”
Philadelphia’s youth movement worked to perfection last season. Many of their young stars are now considered important pieces to their hopes of repeating as Super Bowl champions.
It’s hard to envision seeing the team’s youth movement working again this season at that same level.
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But ….
If there’s a coaching staff that can get it done, though, it’s definitely Fangio’s group.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Atlanta Hawks debut Jr. Hawks Summer Shooting Clinic
The Atlanta Hawks debuted their Jr. Hawks Summer Shooting Clinic on June 4 (Photo provided by Atlanta Hawks). The Atlanta Hawks debuted their Jr. Hawks Summer Shooting Clinic on June 4 at Norcross High School. Throughout the evening, young basketball players developed their shooting skills, listened to advice from NBA alumni, and enjoyed basketball fun. […]
The Atlanta Hawks debuted their Jr. Hawks Summer Shooting Clinic on June 4 (Photo provided by Atlanta Hawks).
The Atlanta Hawks debuted their Jr. Hawks Summer Shooting Clinic on June 4 at Norcross High School. Throughout the evening, young basketball players developed their shooting skills, listened to advice from NBA alumni, and enjoyed basketball fun.
“We want to teach these kids the very basic fundamentals of basketball, make them become better shooters, and put them on the right path to success,” Jon Babul, vice president of Community Impact and Basketball Programs for the Hawks, said.
This new clinic series was designed for kids aged 8 to 15 of any skill level, and aims to teach them how to shoot efficiently and effectively with instruction from Atlanta Hawks Youth Basketball Development Coaches.
“This is the first time we’ve done evening programming during the summer, and all five of our clinics are already sold out,” Babul said. “The Hawks are engaging almost 600 new children through this program, and that’s incredibly impactful.”
The two hour sessions includes live play, but is more focused on fundamentals related to shooting and skill building. According to Babul, the program was created to meet a growing demand for more accessible and focused basketball training programs for Atlanta youth.
“The landscape of youth basketball is focused on competitive play, which is great, but there’s limited opportunity for kids to learn the fundamentals and actually get some drills and skills to take home and work on,” Babul said. “We wanted to do clinics that had two hours focused specifically on shooting fundamentals.”
During the June 4 session, the participants were split up into four groups that rotated through different shooting stations. The coaches gave personalized feedback to each kid, built up their confidence, and celebrated their achievements.
Another unique aspect of this program is that each one will feature notable Atlanta Hawks alumni. These players serve as role models to the kids and can give invaluable advice on what it takes to make it to the NBA.
For this first clinic, former Hawks guard Sedric Toney made an appearance and spoke to the kids, hoping to inspire the next generation of basketball players.
“Someone helped me when I was growing up and I hope to return the favor,” Toney said. “Maybe one of these kids will listen to my advice and run with [it], and we may watch them in the NBA one day.”
Each child that attends this program leaves with an Atlanta Hawks swag bag and access to a virtual training platform for continued practice at home.
“We hope every child leaves as a better shooter and becomes more confident in their game,” Babul. “That’s what this program is really about.”
The Norcross clinic was the first of five metro Atlanta locations set for this program. The remaining clinics will take place in Decatur, College Park, Austell, and Atlanta.
More information about youth programming offered by the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy can be found here.
Indy Bowl hosts annual youth football clinic in Shreveport | Sports
SHREVEPORT, La. — The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl is always focused on making an impact in the community. One aspect of that is their annual youth football clinic. Saturday morning was the 14th edition of the free clinic, which is held for up to 400 children ages five through 13. Campers receive instruction from regional […]
SHREVEPORT, La. — The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl is always focused on making an impact in the community.
One aspect of that is their annual youth football clinic.
Saturday morning was the 14th edition of the free clinic, which is held for up to 400 children ages five through 13.
Campers receive instruction from regional college football coaches and players, which included several Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
Indy Bowl Director of Communications Erik Evenson spoke about the clinic and what they wanted to get accomplished.
“It means a lot. You know, this is really cool… This is the 14th year and we just keep on coming back because it’s a great event, great event for the kids. We’re hoping that they get something today that they can use in their football seasons coming up and just have a good time and create some good memories,” Evenson said.
Louisiana Tech players Roy Brackins III, Zion Nason, James Predtechenskis and Jay Wilkerson were instructors for the clinic.
Trio of Nebraska running backs host youth football camp in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The younger generation in Lincoln got a chance to learn from some of Nebraska’s best Saturday morning. NFL veteran and former Husker Ameer Abdullah put on his second-annual youth football camp at the Lincoln Sports Foundation Complex. Former Green Bay Packer and Nebraska Cornhusker, Ahman Green, and Sophomore running back Emmett […]
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The younger generation in Lincoln got a chance to learn from some of Nebraska’s best Saturday morning.
NFL veteran and former Husker Ameer Abdullah put on his second-annual youth football camp at the Lincoln Sports Foundation Complex.
Former Green Bay Packer and Nebraska Cornhusker, Ahman Green, and Sophomore running back Emmett Johnson also made an appearance at the camp.
Both boys and girls aged K-8 honed their skills with some of the best running backs to ever play at Nebraska.
Abdullah said it’s all about passing along the culture of Nebraska football and using his experience as a running back to teach the kids some valuable life lessons.
“Specifically, we wanted to hone in on running back skills,” said Abdullah. “As a football player, no matter what position you play, once you get that ball in your hands, you’re a running back. Teaching the kids some fundamentals can take them a long way, as well as discipline, teamwork, and accountability.”
Nebraska Sophomore Emmett Johnson was also there taking part in coaching some of the drills.
He said it’s been exciting getting to learn from some Husker legends, as well as passing down those same methods to a younger generation that looks up to him.
“I grew up being a kid just like them,” Johnson said. “I just wanted to make sure I leave my mark here in the community. Not just on the football field. I just want to be a great person to those people and to be accessible, and giving people what they want.”
Long Beach Poly Softball, St. Anthony Baseball End Seasons in CIF State Playoffs – The562.org
The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The spring season for high school sports came to an end in […]
The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters.
The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949.
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial.
The spring season for high school sports came to an end in the CIF State SoCal Regional brackets for softball and baseball, with Long Beach Poly and St. Anthony the last local teams out on the diamond.
Coming off the first CIF-SS championship in program history, the Long Beach Poly softball team made a long road trip up to Porterville, where they took on Monache High in the opening round of the CIF State SoCal Regional Division II playoffs.
The Jackrabbits came up just short in a 3-2 loss to the Marauders, but were also playing in a higher division for the state tourney. Poly won the Division 4 title in the Southern Section, but were bumped up two divisions for state.
Poly took an early lead over Monache, as Kween Tauala’s RBI triple scored Emoni Lam Sam to open the scoring in the top of the first inning. After the Marauders tied things up in the second, the Jackrabbits got back on top in the seventh inning when Lam Sam’s clutch two-out RBI single brought home Bella Cisneros for the go-ahead run.
Unfortunately for the traveling Jackrabbits, they were unable to hold onto the lead in the bottom half of the seventh. The Marauders walked off with a pair of runs, rallying with three consecutive singles with two outs in the inning for an exciting 3-2 win.
Poly ended the season 20-7 overall, making school history with their first CIF title. There’s also a ton of returning talent for the Jackrabbits as they continue the program’s upward trajectory.
Over in the CIF State baseball playoffs, the St. Anthony Saints were bumped up to Division III, and drew a road trip to top-seeded Dos Pueblos in the first round.
After a trip to Goleta, the Saints suffered a 10-2 defeat against the Chargers, falling into an early 7-1 hole through three innings.
Aidann Ruiz and Benny Lane each had a pair of hits to lead the way for the Saints offense. An RBI groundout by Jaylen Butler drove in the first St. Anthony run in the third inning, and John Arnold stole home in the sixth to bring home the other run for the visitors.
A great playoff run for the Saints ended in consecutive defeats, but it was still a memorable season for Kris Jondle’s program, posting a strong 21-10 overall record after winning 12 of their final 14 games in 2025.
(via nsubasketball0/TT)
