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Northern Michigan University’s Tommaso Lami dribbles the ball during a soccer game last season. (Journal file photo) MARQUETTE — Several Northern Michigan University student-athletes were honored during Thursday’s 2024-25 Wildcat Awards ceremony which took place at Marquette’s Vandament Arena. The awards ceremony, which has taken place over the past several years, saw several athletes and […]

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Northern Michigan University’s Tommaso Lami dribbles the ball during a soccer game last season. (Journal file photo)

MARQUETTE — Several Northern Michigan University student-athletes were honored during Thursday’s 2024-25 Wildcat Awards ceremony which took place at Marquette’s Vandament Arena.

The awards ceremony, which has taken place over the past several years, saw several athletes and teams recieve recognition for a wide variety of accomplishments over the past year.

Some of the awards that were handed out include:

Best Individual Record-Breaking Performance

Leo Nolles – Men’s Swim & Dive

At this year’s GLIAC Championship meet, Leo Nolles swam a 100 freestyle time of 42.72 to earn an individual gold en route to being named the GLIAC Male Swimmer of the Year. After his final touch on the wall, Nolle’s swim was the top Division II time in the country, and he also broke the GLIAC record, the NMU team record, and the pool record.

Best Team Record-Breaking Performance

Women’s Soccer

This season, the Women’s Soccer team broke the program record for most goals scored in a single season, finding the back of the net 60 times. The ‘Cats scored 26 more goals than the next closest team in the GLIAC. Additionally, they had seven games this season where they scored at least four goals, and averaged an outstanding 2.73 goals per game, ranking them seventh in the country.

Moment of the Year

Volleyball defeats Michigan Tech in five sets

When the Volleyball team visited Michigan Tech on the eve of Halloween, the match went to a pivotal 5th set. Trailing 14-13 and on the wrong side of match point, a spike from Jacqueline Smith was initially called out of bounds. The Michigan Tech band started playing the fight song, and the Huskies were celebrating, thinking they had won. Then, Head Coach Mike Lozier pulled out the challenge card. After an official review overturned the call, the Wildcats were back in the game and would eventually go on to win a thrilling 20-18 fifth set to secure the match and a 2-0 record against the Huskies this season.

Play of the Year

Maggie Pietila – hole-in-one

One of the most thrilling feats in the game of golf, Maggie Pietila hit a hole-in-one at the ODU Champions of Women Golf tournament in September. Not only was it her first career hole-in-one, but it was just the second in program history. The moment was made extra special as her sister Abbie was on the same tee box in the group behind her, and her family was around the green to watch it all happen.

Brian Franks “Too Strong” Award (Male)

Leo Nolles – Men’s Swim & Dive

Leo Nolles sustained a shoulder injury at the beginning of the season and worked incredibly hard to rehab, rest, and strengthen to get back to full strength and finish the season. He returned mid-season and finished the year by earning three medals and six All-America honors at the NCAA Championships. In the GLIAC, he was named the conference Male Swimmer of the Year, backed by five gold medals and seven total medals at the conference championships in March.

Brian Franks “Too Strong” Award (Female)

Justina L’Esperance – Women’s Soccer

Justina L’Esperance was sidelined during the 2023 historic season for the Wildcats due to an injury. She watched her team win a GLIAC regular season and tournament championship without being able to contribute on the field. Back for the 2024 campaign, L’Esperance led the team in goals scored (15) and points (37) en route to tying the NMU record for most points in a single season. She garnered a plethora of awards, including two first-team All-Region honors, and was a member of the All-GLIAC First Team.

Humanitarian of the Year

Ahna Larson – Track & Field

Ahna Larson is heavily involved with the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and was the main organizer of the Make-A-Wish fundraiser that raised over $8,200 so far this athletic season, ranking 4th in the country among Division II schools. She attended every Make-A-Wish fundraiser unless it conflicted with competitions. Her passion and drive to help others stretches well beyond one organization, as she also helped start ‘Cats Connect, a mental health group for student-athletes, and is a coach with the Special Olympics.

Team Community Engagement Award

Hockey

The NMU hockey team accumulated over 680 hours of community service this year, the most of any athletic program. Some of their community activities included working with the South Shore Fishing Association, officiating the Stick it to Cancer hockey tournament, supporting the Marquette Marathon, and many, many more.

Gildo Canale Outstanding Senior (Male)

Payton Jacobson – Greco-Roman Wrestling

A graduating senior, Payton Jacobson represented the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. In addition, He placed 5th at the U23 World Championships and has always been a great representation of Northern Michigan at his competitions across the world. Even with his rigorous practice and competition schedule, his impact goes beyond the mat as he helps with youth programs, is involved in the community, is a member of SAAC.

Gildo Canale Outstanding Senior (Female)

Brooke Pietila – Women’s Soccer

In her senior season, Brooke Pietila became the all-time leader in career games played (97) and started (95). She also set program records in career multi-game assists (5) and now holds the program record for most career assists (30). Pietila earned both athletic and academic All-America awards, was an All-Region selection, and earned the distinction of GLIAC Offensive Player of the Year. During her career at Northern, Pietila maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Scholar-Athlete of the Year (Female)

Mia Strazny – Women’s Swim & Dive

Mia Strazny has a perfect 4.0 GPA and was named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team for the second time in her career. A GLIAC Commissioner’s Award recipient, Strazny was one of 11 ‘Cats to represent the team at the 2025 NCAA Championships. There, she was a three-time All-American in the 100 Backstroke, 200 Backstroke, and the 200 Medley Relay. She also earned three silver medals and a bronze at the conference championships. Strazny has been accepted into the U.W Madison Medical School and plans on attending there this fall.

Scholar-Athlete of the Year (Male)

Jackson Dudek – Men’s Basketball

Jackson Dudek maintained a 3.72 GPA while helping lead the Men’s Basketball team to a GLIAC Tournament Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance this season. He was named the GLIAC Tournament Most Valuable Player after averaging 15.7 points while shooting 67.9% from the field over the three games, including a season-high 19 points against Lake Superior State in the title game. He was the game’s leading scorer in the Superior Dome Showdown vs. Michigan State with 14 points. For the season, he averaged 8.7 points and 4.4 rebounds per game while shooting 53.7% from the floor. He was honored on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team and is also a SAAC representative, a group leader for Athletes in Action, and a youth basketball coach in the summer.

Newcomer of the Year (Female)

Katelyn Wozney – Lacrosse

Katelyn Wozney has started every game in her freshman season for Lacrosse, where she is an integral part of the Wildcats’ faceoff scheme. The Wildcats lead the conference in draw controls, with a major part of that success running through Wozney, as the freshman is third in the GLIAC in individual draw controls.

Newcomer of the Year (Male)

Kyan Hopke – Men’s Alpine Skiing

Kyan Hopke was an integral part of the Alpine Ski team this season as he was named an All-American in the Slalom, Giant Slalom, and combined individual. He helped lead the Wildcats to a third-place finish at this year’s national championships. Hopke also earned a silver medal in the Slalom at the regional championships and had multiple podium finishes throughout the season.

Ironcat of the Year (Male)

Kalina Ceglinski – Women’s Swim & Dive

As a sophomore, Ceglinski made the cut to advance into this year’s NCAA championship, where she earned first-team All-America honors in the 3-meter diving, and second-team All-America honors in the 1-meter diving. Her success stems from her passion and dedication in the weight room, as her consistent hard work and eager attitude that she brought to every lifting session helped enhance her performance in the pool.

Ironcat of the Year (Male)

Jake Price – Football

Jake Price played in all 11 games along the defensive line for the Wildcats this season. He recorded 12 tackles, a QB hit, and a fumble recovery. In the weight room, he has consistently demonstrated a competitive drive, never missing a session and completing every workout to the best of his ability. He has a contagious energy that motivates others around him.

Breakthrough Athlete of the Year (Male)

Davian Gumbs – Men’s Soccer

After six appearances and only 97 minutes of play in his freshman season, Davian Gumbs appeared in every match as a sophomore and recorded 536 minutes of playing time. He earned a spot in the starting lineup in two matches and scored his first two career collegiate goals this season, coming against Lewis (9/12/24) and Purdue Northwest (9/27/24).

Breakthrough Athlete of the Year (Female)

Hannah Kastamo – Women’s Soccer

After landing on the All-GLIAC Honorable Mention team as a sophomore, Hannah Kastamo reached the pinnacle as a junior, earning athletic and academic All-America honors to cap off a season that included First Team All-Region selections, GLIAC Defender of the Year honors, and a member of the All-GLIAC First Team and GLIAC All-Tournament Team. She scored five goals with seven assists for 17 points, all top conference ranks among defenders.

MVP (Female)

Ellyse Wolfrath – Women’s Track & Field

One of the most dynamic hurdlers in program history, Ellyse Wolfrath has claimed a GLIAC Championship title in the 60m hurdles, where she also qualified for the Indoor NCAA Championships, finishing 13th in the nation. Now in outdoor season, she again ranks inside the nation’s top-20 in the 100m hurdles. She has set new school records in both the 60m hurdles (8.46) and 100m hurdles (13.82). Wolfrath was named All-Region for the 2025 NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field season and has been recognized as a GLIAC Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week. In her career, she has been named a Second Team All-American (60m hurdles), has several All-Region accolades, and holds a 3.61 GPA with multiple academic honors.

MVP (Male)

Leo Nolles – Men’s Swim & Dive

An Olympian in Paris representing his home country of Uruguay, Leo Nolles had a historic season in the pool for the ‘Cats. Nolles is a six-time All-American from this season’s NCAA Championships, including two individual bronze medals, and a silver medal in the 200 Freestyle Relay that finished just 0.03 seconds back of first place. Nolles also had a stellar GLIAC Championships as well, being named the GLIAC Male Swimmer of the Year thanks to five gold medals, two silver medals, and a bronze medal. He posted the fastest time in the country and broke a GLIAC record with his 100 Freestyle finish of 42.72. Nolles, who carries a 3.69 GPA, has recently been named Academic All-America and Academic All-District, along with being the second male in program history to receive a GLIAC Commissioner’s Award.

Coach of the Year

Casey Thousand – Women’s Basketball

With three seasons under her belt as head coach of Women’s basketball, Casey Thousand has improved the Wildcats’ record each year. This past season, she led the Wildcats to a 23-9 overall record that earned them the No. 2 seed in the GLIAC Tournament, only behind national champion Grand Valley State. The 23 wins this season tied for the most since 2000. NMU also started the season 8-0, their best start since 2000. For the second year in a row, she took her team to the NCAA Tournament and won a game to advance to the Round of 32, defeating Hillsdale 61-56. In just three seasons, she has accumulated 60 wins, the second most in program history in a coach’s first three seasons.

Team of the Year

Men’s Alpine Skiing

The Men’s Alpine Skiing team has been named the Northern Michigan Team of the Year after an impressive season on the slopes. They placed third in both the Slalom and Giant Slalom to finish third overall of 27 teams at this season’s national championships. Aaron Grzelak earned bronze in the Slalom, and both Grzelak and Kyan Hopke earned All-America honors in both events. The men finished first at the regional championships this season with the trio of Reed Heathman, Anthony Petkov, and Andrew Truman sweeping the combined podium while the team controlled seven of the top ten finishes in the Giant Slalom and five of the top ten finishes in the Slalom.

Story contents based on a Northern Michigan University Sports Information press release. Randy Crouch can be reached at 906-228-2500. His email is rcrouch@miningjournal.net

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Trans athlete wins 2 girls events at California track and field finals | National Sports

CLOVIS, Calif. (AP) — A transgender athlete bested the competition Saturday at the California high school track and field championship to take home gold in the girls high jump and the triple jump at a meet that has stirred controversy and drawn national attention. AB Hernandez competed under a new rule change that may be […]

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AB Hernandez competed under a new rule change that may be the first of its kind nationally by a high school sports governing body. California’s governing body changed the rules ahead of the meet to allow more girls to compete and medal in events in which Hernandez competed.

Hernandez finished the high jump with a mark of 5 feet, 7 inches (1.7 meters), with no failed attempts. Co-winners Jillene Wetteland and Lelani Laruelle also cleared that height after each logged a failed attempt. The three shared the first-place win, smiling as they stepped together onto the podium.

Hernandez wrapped up the night with a first place finish in the triple jump, sharing the top spot with Kira Gant Hatcher who trailed by just over a half-meter. Earlier in the afternoon, Hernandez placed second in the long jump.

Olympians Marion Jones and Tara Davis-Woodhall previously set state championship records in the long jump in 1993 and 2017, respectively, both surpassing 22 feet (6.7 meters). This year’s winner, Loren Webster, topped 21 feet (6.40 meters), with Hernandez trailing by a few inches.

The California Interscholastic Federation announced the new policy earlier this week in response to Hernandez’s success heading into the championships. Under the policy, the federation allowed an additional student to compete and medal in the events where Hernandez qualified.

The two-day championship kicked off Friday in sweltering heat at a high school near Fresno. Temperatures reached the triple digits during Saturday’s finals.

The atmosphere was relatively quiet despite critics — including parents, conservative activists and President Donald Trump — calling for Hernandez to be barred from competing. Some critics wore pink bracelets and T-shirts that read, “Save Girls’ Sports.”

During Friday’s qualifying events, an aircraft circled above the stadium for more than an hour with a banner: “No Boys in Girls’ Sports!” Two groups that oppose transgender athletes participating in women’s sports — the Independent Council on Women’s Sports and Women Are Real — took credit for flying the banner.

California at center of national debate

The federation’s rule change reflected efforts to find a middle ground in the debate over trans girls’ participation in youth sports.

“The CIF values all of our student-athletes and we will continue to uphold our mission of providing students with the opportunity to belong, connect, and compete while complying with California law,” the group said in a statement after announcing its rule change.

A recent AP-NORC poll found that about 7 in 10 U.S. adults think transgender female athletes should not be allowed to participate in girls and women’s sports at the high school, college or professional level. That view was shared by about 9 in 10 Republicans and roughly half of Democrats.

The federation announced the change after Trump threatened to pull federal funding from California unless it bars trans female athletes from competing on girls teams. The federation said it decided on the change before then.

The U.S. Department of Justice also said it would investigate the federation and the district that includes Hernandez’s high school to determine whether they violated federal sex discrimination law.

California law allows trans students to compete on sex-segregated sports teams consistent with their gender identity.

The federation said the rule opens the field to more “biological female” athletes. One expert said the change may itself be discriminatory because it creates an extra spot for “biological female” athletes but not for other trans athletes.

The federation did not specify how it defines “biological female” or how it would verify whether a competitor meets that definition.

Sophia Lorey, outreach director with California Family Council, was among those at the stadium Saturday. She said the federation’s policy is not a fix for the issue and only ends up causing more confusion.

“At the end of the day,” Lorey said, “it shows the girls that we know this is wrong and we’re still letting it happen to you.”

Hernandez told the publication Capital & Main this month that she cannot worry about critics.

“I’m still a child, you’re an adult, and for you to act like a child shows how you are as a person,” she said.

Other students break records

California’s championship stands out from that of other states because of the sheer number of competitors. The state had the second-largest number of students participating in outdoor track and field in the nation during the 2023-2024 school year, behind Texas, according to a survey by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

The boys 100-meter heats also were a highlight, with junior Jaden Jefferson of De La Salle High School in Concord finishing in 10.01 seconds Friday, 0.19 seconds faster than a meet record set in 2023. But he fell just shy of making it count as a meet record with a final time of 10.27 seconds in Saturday’s final.

Athletes set new meet records in several events, including boys and girls relay races, hurdle competitions and the boys pole vault.

Associated Press writer Susan Montoya Bryan in Albuquerque, New Mexico, contributed to this report.

Austin is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Austin on X: @sophieadanna

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San Marcos kids participate in Rattler Football Camp

SMHS FOOTBALL Local San Marcos children gathered at Toyota Rattler Stadium to participate in a mini football camp hosted and led by current Rattler coaches and players. The camp is designated to help teach kids develop their skills, have a better understanding of the game of football, and getting to know both the Rattler players […]

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Local San Marcos children gathered at Toyota Rattler Stadium to participate in a mini football camp hosted and led by current Rattler coaches and players.

The camp is designated to help teach kids develop their skills, have a better understanding of the game of football, and getting to know both the Rattler players and coaches.

During the two days, kids participated in basic football drills and played in two-touch football games to wrap-up the camps.

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**San Marcos kids participate at Rattler football camp, looking to improve their skills and have a better understanding of the game of football.** *Daily Record photo by Colton McWilliams*

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LeBron James Offers Surprising Perspective on Youth Basketball Development

LeBron James knows a thing or two about developing basketball skills. Not only have NBA fans watched James build on his own game throughout his unmatched career in the NBA, we have also seen him help teammates, and yes, family members, reach their highest basketball potential through teaching and practice. But according to James, one […]

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LeBron James knows a thing or two about developing basketball skills.

Not only have NBA fans watched James build on his own game throughout his unmatched career in the NBA, we have also seen him help teammates, and yes, family members, reach their highest basketball potential through teaching and practice.

But according to James, one of the most important aspects of his development as a young player was not the structure, but a relative lack of it. Speaking on his Mind the Game podcast, James explained that his greatest teacher growing up was just experience playing against his buddies.

“I didn’t have a ‘basketball trainer’ until my second, third, maybe fourth year in the NBA,” James said. “My basketball training was just being on the court. Let’s just go hoop. Five on five, two on two, three on three.”

James explained that some of his early lessons in shot creation came from games of 21 with his buddies, where it was every man for himself, and he’d be up against not just one defender, but a group of them.

“It’s one man for himself. You can be guarded by all of your friends,” James explained. “That’s how a lot of creation started with me—being able to dribble around three or four guys, going behind the back, getting physical with your friends. It definitely helped me out a lot.”

While James is now well known for the hyper focus he puts on his body, sustained health, and training, it’s clear that he believes that there is plenty to be learned, especially for young players looking to develop NBA skills, from just playing around on the court with your friends.

I’m sure the kids playing 21 against LeBron James back in the day learned plenty of lessons as well—though they might have been starkly different than the ones James took away.

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Chris Paul Reacts to Trae Young’s Instagram Post

The NBA offseason is excruciatingly long for almost every NBA player, especially those who missed out on the playoffs. Some players, however, never leave the basketball world. The youth basketball landscape continues to grow, and many players spend their time at summer Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) circuits. Last week, Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae […]

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Last week, Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young made a post on Instagram to show how he was spending his offseason at AAU tournaments, especially to watch his son, Tydus, be a part of the next generation of players.

Via Trae Young: “AAU Hoops while we wait…

@legyndseybl”

As part of Young’s Instagram post, there was a picture of him and San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul, who has been a huge contributor to the AAU landscape for years. Paul commented on Young’s post.

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NBA player Chris Paul looks on as Team CP3 plays a game against Nightrydas at Nike EYBL at the Memphis Sports & Events Center on Saturday, May 17, 2025. / Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Paul, 40, just finished his 20th season in the NBA and first with the Spurs. San Antonio signed the veteran point guard to a one-year, $11 million deal last offseason to help the development of their young guys and be a strong locker room and bench presence. This season, Paul averaged 8.8 points, 7.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, but is now entering unrestricted free agency.

Paul is certainly nearing retirement, but his impact on the youth basketball landscape will last much longer. AAU basketball needs guys like Paul and Young to continue to help youth development.

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Teen trans athlete at center of rightwing attacks wins track events in California | Transgender

A teenage transgender athlete in California, who has been at the center of widespread political attacks by rightwing pundits and the Trump administration, won in two track events over the weekend. The 16-year-old athlete, AB Hernandez, tied for first place alongside two other athletes in the high jump, and tied for first place in the […]

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This comes as the Trump administration threatened to withhold federal funding from California for allowing trans athletes to compete in girls’ sports.

The meet took place days after the California Interscholastic Federation, the governing body for high school sports in the state, changed its rules. Now, if a transgender athlete places in a girls’ event, the athlete who finishes just behind will also receive the same place and medal.

Despite protests at the meet, the athletes expressed joy during the meet, multiple outlets reported.

“Sharing the podium was nothing but an honor,” another high school athlete said to the San Francisco Chronicle. “Although the publicity she’s been receiving has been pretty negative, I believe she deserves publicity because she’s a superstar. She’s a rock star. She’s representing who she is.”

AB Hernandez (center) flashes a sign as she shares the first-place spot on the podium with Jillene Wetteland (left) and Lelani Laruelle during a medal ceremony for the high jump at the California high school track-and-field championships in Clovis, California, on 31 May 2025. At right is third-place finisher Julia Teven. Photograph: Jae C Hong/AP

Hernandez finished the high jump with a mark of 5ft 7in (1.7 meters), the Associated Press reported, with no failed attempts. The two co-winners also cleared that height after each logged a failed attempt. The three shared the first-place win, smiling as they stepped together onto the podium.

Hernandez received first place in the triple jump, sharing the top spot with an athlete who trailed by just more than a half-meter, the AP said. Earlier in the afternoon, Hernandez placed second in the long jump.

Hernandez and her participation in the meet brought national attention and attacks by the Trump administration. She has become the target of a national, rightwing campaign to ban trans athletes from youth sports. The justice department said it would investigate the California Interscholastic Federation and the school district to determine whether they violated federal sex-discrimination law.

The federation’s rule change reflects efforts to find a middle ground in the debate over trans girls’ participation in high school sports. They announced the change after Trump threatened to pull federal funding from California unless it bars trans athletes from competing on girls’ teams. But the federation said it decided on the change before the Trump threats.

Hernandez’s participation in the sport is allowed by a 2013 state law, stating that students can compete in the category reflecting their gender identity.

Her talent led some to fear that she would sweep the competition. At least 24 states have laws on the books barring transgender women and girls from participating in certain women’s or girls’ sports competitions, the AP reported. However, research has indicated that trans athletes do not outperform other athletes.

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Alpha Omega Performance Camp Returns This Summer with Multi-Sport Training and Development | Local News

A local former Division I basketball standout is continuing his mission of giving back to the next generation of athletes in our area—and this summer, he’s doing it on an even bigger scale. Nate Frye, a former Houma Christian and University of New Orleans basketball star, is once again bringing his Alpha Omega Performance Camp to the Thibodaux […]

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A local former Division I basketball standout is continuing his mission of giving back to the next generation of athletes in our area—and this summer, he’s doing it on an even bigger scale.

Nate Frye, a former Houma Christian and University of New Orleans basketball star, is once again bringing his Alpha Omega Performance Camp to the Thibodaux Regional Sports Complex. The 2025 camp promises a dynamic, high-energy experience designed to help young athletes improve their skills, build confidence, and explore new sports in a fun and supportive environment.

Frye, who helped lead Houma Christian to multiple playoff appearances and played a key role in UNO’s NCAA Tournament run, has transitioned from player to mentor. Through his Alpha Omega Training Program, he has developed a reputation for redefining youth sports development in the Bayou Region. Last year, he launched the Alpha Omega Development League, a training and competition platform rooted in accessibility and inclusivity. This year’s summer camp continues that mission, offering programming for both beginner and intermediate athletes.

The Alpha Omega Performance Camp will run weekday mornings from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and is open to boys and girls ages 8–15. Each day begins with speed and agility training for all campers, followed by sport-specific skill development across seven sports:

Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Tennis, Football, Volleyball, and Soccer.

One of the most exciting features of this year’s camp is its “Mix & Match” option, allowing campers to choose a different sport each day based on their interests. Those who prefer a focused approach can also opt for a single sport for the week through the “Weekly Enrollment Option.”

“We’re not just training athletes,“ Frye said. “We’re creating a platform where kids can grow, explore new interests, and learn what it means to be dedicated to their craft—on and off the field.”

Camp pricing begins at $150 for a whole week of training.

Frye’s camps and leagues are known not only for their sports instruction but also for their emphasis on character development, accessibility, and personalized growth. The use of modern tools, such as the Alpha Omega Training App, remains a core part of the experience, helping young athletes stay engaged with their development both during and after the camp.

For more information on the 2025 Alpha Omega Performance Camp, the Alpha Omega Training App, or the Alpha Omega Development League, visit the group’s Facebook page: Alpha Omega Training, or email alphaomega22.13@yahoo.com.

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