Jul
26
Dr. Christopher Stankovich Joins Sports Family Magazine As Our Newest Contributor
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We are please to annouce our newest contributer, Dr. Christopher Stankovich, PCC, Founder of Advanced Human Performance Systems (www.drstankovich.com). Each Friday Starting in August, Dr. Stankovich will give you some of the best advice and information offered on our blog.
Hey IPHONE, IPAD and IPOD users. Dr. Stankovich has some really cool APPS for your device. Just go to the ITUNES store and use keyword Sports Performance Assesment. Take the 50 question quiz and track your results. Each app only costs $1.99 and will help you examine your level of athletic mental toughness by measuring key athletic performance variables inluding confidence, focus, resiliency, arousal control and mental preparation.
Jul
21
Manatee West Cal Ripken to Southeastern Regional Tournament
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The Manatee West Cal Ripken 11-Under All-Stars include, front row, left to right: Wesley Coleman (bat boy), Andrew Early, Graham Hedgcock, Michael Grable, Jonny Daniels and Corey VonBorstel. Middle row, l-r: T.J. VonBorstel, Jacob Wise, Richard Bennett, Garrett Richelieu, Bradley Coleman, Drew Schafer, Steven Wilmer and Charlotte Burgess. Back row, l-r: Coach Bob Grable, Manager Javier Molina and Coach Henry Coleman.
Manatee West Cal Ripken All-Stars are headed to the Southeasten Regional Championship tournament in Mackenzie, Tennessee.The 11-under team won the South Florida State championship last weekend in Jupiter and earned them a trip to the Regional Championship. The tournament starts tonight and go through July 27.
Feb
3
Monday Night Golf League for Juniors starts this week
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Starting February 8th, Youth Golf of America will start its Monday Night Golf League at the Suncoast Golf Center in Sarasota. If you would like more information on the league call Guy Vilt at 941-870-2598 or send an email guyvilt@yahoo.com.
Check out the YGOA website or join the YGOA Facebook page
Jan
7
Sarasota Christian Baseball League Announces Signups
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The Sarasota Christian Baseball league is now accepting registratrations for their spring baseball season. All children (boys & girls) are welcome to play in this great recreation league. Ages are 5-8 for MINIS (coach pitch), 8-10 for Minors & 10-12 for Majors. Sign up before January 11th for a discounted registration fee.
The league is planning on an evaluation day late in January so check the website at www.sarasotabaseball.com or join their FACEBOOK GROUP.
For more information contact
Doug Poll
941-321-7130
Dec
8
Sarasota Family YMCA Holiday Youth Basketball
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The Sarasota Family YMCA Berlin Branch will hold a three-day Holiday Youth Basketball Camp on December 21-23 and on December 28-30 for all kids ages 5-12. The Berlin Branch will also be holding their Winter Youth Basketball Leagues in January for kids ages 4-17. For more information call 941-955-8194 or go to sarasota-ymca.org.
Nov
18
Local Youth Golfers Meet Chi Chi Rodriguez
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- To see more photos from this event go to the Sports Family Magazine Website. www.sportsfamilymag.com

Chi Chi shows a junior golfer some tricks of the trade.
Nov
13
Sports Family Magazine wants to Congratulate the Sarasota Middle School Panthers on their first ever volleyball county title. The Panthers defeated Pine View 22-25, 25-10,15-10 in the championship match at Pine View.
Nov
7
Sports Family Magazine Partners With BigGolfDiscounts.com to Support Junior Golf
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Sports Family Magazine is pleased to announce that we have teamed up with BigGolfDiscount.com to help support Junior Golf. Just Click on the image below or enter the PROMO CODE SFM at BigGolfDiscounts.com to Save Big $$$ at over 200 area golf courses, practice facilities and retailers. Join today and help us support Junior Golf.
Nov
1
Drive, Pitch & Putt Contest presented by Wilson Staff at IMG {Bradenton Events}
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Eight year old Lamar Williams sizes up his putt during the Drive, Pitch & Putt Contest held at IMG Golf & Country Club. Lamar is a third grader at Kinnan Elementry School in Bradenton, Florida.
Young golfers from all over the United States came to Bradenton to compete in this contest with the top three in each age group (6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U) advancing to the International Drive, Pitch & Putt Competition in Orlando, Florida on August 7, 2010.
To see more photos from this event, go to www.sportsfamilymag.com

Oct
6
Manatee County I9 Sports Announces 2010 Winter Registration
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Manatee County I9 Sports is currently registering for the winter season now through November 21, 2009. The season begins on January 16, 2010 and runs through March 20, 2010. Programs offered during the winter season are Flag Football, Soccer, Basketball and Cheerleading. Events are played in Lakewood Ranch at Dan Nolan Middle School, Parrish at the Parrish United Methodist Church and in West Bradenton at the First Church of the Nazarene.
Early registration discounts are available through October 31, 2009 and multi child discounts and multi season sport discounts are available.
If you want to see what I9 Sports is all about, stop by the Parrish location on Saturday’s from 8am-11am or the Lakewood Ranch location between 8am-12pm also on Saturday’s. Look for the I9 Sports tent at these locations for more information or to register. You can also register at www.i9sports.com or call 941-312-2400.





