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CHARLESTON, S.C., April 22, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The LowCountry Tennis Association (LCTA), in partnership with the Charleston Post and Courier, Announces the Dee Mack Annual Tennis Scholarship Award. The LCTA is recognizing the long-serving Local League Coordinator, Dee Mack.

PLANO, Texas and NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 19, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) has announced a multi-year partnership extension with Sports Connect as part of its mission to grow and advance the game of soccer in Tennessee. As the exclusive technology provider of TSSA, Sports Connect will continue to provide technology solutions for the state association, affiliated leagues and clubs, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers.

TORRANCE, Calif., April 14, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When DJ Reed connected with We Are G.A.M.E. (Getting Athletes Mentoring and Education) during his junior year of high school, he had big plans to play Division I football in college. He needed scholarships to do so, though, and scholarships didn’t come. Fast forward nearly a decade, and Reed just inked a three-year, $33 million contract with the New York Jets.

PLANO, Texas and DENVER, Colo., April 6, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Colorado Soccer Association (CSA), the governing body for soccer in the state, announces a new partnership with Sports Connect to grow and advance the game of soccer in Colorado. Sports Connect will provide technology solutions for the state association, CSA member clubs, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers.

PORTLAND, Ore., April 5, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Oregonians have a longstanding and beloved winter tradition of Plunging into the frigid waters each February to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) athletes. Last month, donning their wildest costumes and swimming attire, more than 2,400 brave (some might say crazy) supporters gathered to take the Polar Plunge.

SMITHFIELD, N.C., April 5, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Carolina Packers, Home of the Bright Leaf Hot Dog, has been the official hot dog of the Durham Bulls Baseball Club since 2011. As of the 2022 Minor League Baseball season, the Bulls have decided to go in a different direction and will no longer serve North Carolina’s local Bright Leaf Hot Dog.

PLANO, Texas, and ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 4, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — New Mexico Youth Soccer Association (NMYSA), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in the state, has announced a multi-year partnership extension with Sports Connect as part of its mission to grow and advance the game of soccer in New Mexico. As the exclusive technology provider of NMYSA, Sports Connect will continue to provide technology solutions for the state association, affiliated leagues and clubs, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers.

FARGO, N.D., March 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PushSave and Babe Ruth League are proud to announce a partnership that will benefit the sports of youth baseball and softball across the United States and Canada. Over the next three years, PushSave will serve as Babe Ruth League’s exclusive fundraising partner, providing a highly automated and fully managed fundraising service to all the leagues and divisions under Babe Ruth League.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 10, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The city’s support for women and inclusion is why The World Games 2022 (TWG 2022) committee announced the selection of three exceptional black businesswomen – Kathy Boswell, Pam Cook, and Rashada LeRoy – to head the planning, promotion, and production of the international multi-sports event.

AUSTIN, Texas, March 10, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kalyagen® is pleased to announce that it is a supporting partner of two upcoming South Florida PGA Section events and golf professional Jerrel Gill. The two events are the South Florida PGA Foundation PGA HOPE Classic on May 12, 2022 and the South Florida Open on June 21-23, 2022.

FARGO, N.D., March 8, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PONY Baseball and Softball and PushSave are proud to announce their three-year partnership. PushSave will serve PONY Baseball and Softball over the next three years as its managed services fundraising solution. Through this partnership, PushSave will provide PONY Baseball and Softball along with its member associations and clubs the opportunity to capitalize on PushSave’s innovative way to raise money.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and PLANO, Texas, March 7, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A National Football League team based in Los Angeles, California recently won the 2021 Super Bowl LVI. While everyone watched them play, what they didn’t see was their preparation using GamePlan – a mobile game preparation tool from Stack Sports – to win the championship.

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 28, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Finland just won their first Olympic Hockey Gold Medal at the Beijing 2022 Olympics. While everyone watched them play each game on the ice, what they didn’t see was the behind-the-scenes preparation the team put into breaking down their opponents with STEVA – a live video breakdown and analytics tool powered by Stack Sports.

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 23, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) – with member institutions are located across a three-state region that includes Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico today announced that it will partner with TEAMINN powered by Stack Sports.

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 18, 2022 SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — WGI Sport of the Arts (WGI) – the world’s premier organization producing indoor color guard, percussion, and winds competitions – today announced that they have selected CaptainU, powered by Stack Sports, to provide its organization with a self-managed recruiting software tool that will connect high-school performers with college band directors.

MESQUITE, Texas, Feb. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Looking forward to spring fishing? Who isn’t? Fortunately for those of us still stuck in winter, the 5th annual Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival is headed to Mesquite on February 26-27, 2022.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 31, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Legacy Launch Pad Publishing is releasing “Ketogenic Bodybuilding: A Natural Athlete’s Guide to Competitive Savagery” (ISBN: 978-1956955071), the first book by Robert Sikes. The book is the result of Sikes’ experiences as a professional bodybuilder and fitness coach.

FARGO, N.D., Jan. 13, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Washington Youth Soccer and PushSave are proud to announce their two-year partnership agreement. Over the next two years PushSave will serve as Washington Youth Soccer’s managed services fundraising solution. Through this partnership, PushSave will provide Washington Youth Soccer and its member associations and clubs the opportunity to capitalize on PushSave’s unique and innovative way to raise money.

ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 13, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industry thought leaders across youth soccer have partnered with Stack Sports to launch the GOALS Council, an innovative strategic advisory council. This council brings together forward-thinking stakeholders from across the country to solve pressing problems facing youth soccer today, and work together to better the sport for the next generation.

TORRANCE, Calif. and PLANO, Texas, Jan. 10, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is pleased to announce that it has renewed its official partnership with Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, as the Exclusive Registration and Member Management Platform for an additional four years. This partnership is aimed to create a more simplified registration and back-office experience, allowing AYSO volunteers and staff to focus on growing the game of soccer in their local community.

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 6, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Oregon Youth Soccer Association, the governing body for US Youth Soccer in Oregon, and U.S. Soccer Connect powered by Stack Sports have announced a five-year extension of their long-standing partnership.

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 22, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stack Sports, a global leader in modern sports technology, today announced it will add Team App, the Australia-based leader in team communications, to the Stack Sports ecosystem. More than 30,000 club and league administrators and 200 National Governing Bodies or Professional Franchises power their success with Stack Sports.

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 19, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Macclesfield FC – a professional association football club in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England – today announced that they have selected CaptainU, powered by Stack Sports, to provide its organization with a self-managed recruiting software tool that will connect American high school athletes with Macclesfields International Academy.

MESQUITE, Texas, Nov. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival received gold and silver awards as “The Best In Texas” at the 27th Annual Texas Festivals & Events Association Conference and Trade Show. The 2021 Kaliff Insurance “The Best In Texas” Awards ceremony was held on Nov. 13 and hosted by the City of San Antonio. The entries submitted were for TFEA member events held between April 1, 2020 and Sept. 20, 2021; and the marketing competition includes a total of 69 categories.

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 11, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Atlanta Braves – an American Major League Baseball team based in Atlanta, GA – recently won the 2021 World Series Championship. While everyone watched them play each game, what they didn’t see was their preparation for each game using GamePlan – a mobile game preparation tool – to win the championship.

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 9, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Global leader in brain and body performance, Aviv Clinics, is now offering the Aviv Golf Performance Program, a world class experience with more than 50 courses and three expert academies led by PGA/LPGA instructors, designed with an intensive focus on golf skill and capabilities. Centered around Aviv’s proprietary hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) medical treatment, the program has demonstrated to enhance strength, movement, balance, focus, attention, physical and mental stamina.

BLAINE, Minn., Nov. 9, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MEGA Goaltending, a company committed to teaching players and coaches the proper goaltending skills and fundamentals, has launched an emotional video ad with a plea from kids talking directly to their coaches. The campaign’s goal is to make sure youth hockey associations are properly trained when it comes to coaching their young goalies.

ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 9, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that it raised $57,030 to benefit the Northeast Georgia chapter of the American Red Cross during this year’s Heroes Golf Classic charity tournament. Now in its second year, the 2021 Heroes Golf Classic brought together more than 100 golfers and volunteers at the Château Élan Winery and Resort in Braselton, Georgia, on October 29 to raise money and awareness for disaster relief services, blood drives and educational programs.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On the heels of a series of successful launches and new deals at last year’s MLB Winter Meetings, GamePlan continues its dominance as the most helpful tool for baseball clubs at every level. GamePlan, powered by Stack Sports, the largest and fastest-growing global provider of sports technology, replaces paper playbooks and computer film studies with the latest in mobile technology.

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 26, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — WOGA Gymnastics – one of the largest, most successful training programs in the world for gymnastics – today announced that they have selected CaptainU, powered by Stack Sports, to provide its organization with a self-managed recruiting software tool that will connect American gymnasts with college gymnastics coaches.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 13, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Founder and CEO of Sneakerhabbit, Leon Fontaine had always dreamt of creating an apparel line for avid lovers of sneakers. Leon has been deeply involved in the fashion industry for years and has worked with renowned iconic brands like Kanye West, Ed Hardy, Saint Laurent, and Giorgio Armani This has kept his passion alive and has been a form of training leading up to the realization of his own dream.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Southern California Conference (SCC) of Pop-Warner Football & Cheer announced today that it will host its annual Championship at So-Fi Stadium. It will be the first youth sports organization to play in the new Los Angeles So-Fi Stadium.

TUKWILA, Wash. and PLANO, Texas, Oct. 6, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Washington Youth Soccer (WYS), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in Washington state, has announced a five-year extension of its long-standing partnership with U.S. Soccer Connect powered by Stack Sports.

ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced it will be the returning host and sponsor of the second annual Heroes Golf Classic, which will be held on October 29, 2021, at Château Élan Winery and Resort in Braselton, Georgia. Proceeds from this event will benefit the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides emergency assistance and preparedness education to communities affected by disaster.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Sept. 21, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tyce Treadway, a young change-maker in the business world, is changing it at 17 years old. He started as a creative, and now he is spearheading sports management in the NCAA NIL era. There is nothing he cannot do. He has been able to work with some of the most influential people in his field and has built up an incredible resume for someone who is not even 18 yet.

ONTARIO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MAGLITE and Trekin outdoors! have formed a partnership which will highlight the outdoor adventures of the Trekin Outdoors! team and will include the generous use of Trekin Outdoors! footage in the MAGLITE social media and offer fans of Trekin Outdoors! the chance to win MAGLITE products.

LITTLETON, Colo. and NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — From Thursday, August 5 to Saturday, August 7, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) held its annual convention. While they offered virtual attendance, they also hosted the conference in person in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The Strategic Capital team joined them at The Steamboat Grand for the hybrid event, which was themed “Conquering New Horizons Together.”

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 30, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Legacy Launch Pad Publishing is releasing the first book by writer and comedian Kelsey Chittick. The hilarious and moving memoir, “Second Half: Surviving Loss and Finding Magic in the Missing” (ISBN: 978-1951407445), documents her experience losing her husband, NFL football player Nate Hobgood-Chittick, when he was 42 and then navigating love, loss and widowhood while raising two children.

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Aug. 24, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Little League® International has extended its official partnership with Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, to further its goal of using innovative technology to simplify league administration and grow participation.

CUMBERLAND, Maine, July 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — This Sunday marks the 70th anniversary of one of the deadliest lightning strikes in the U.S. and the National Lightning Safety Council is recalling the tragic event to spotlight the dangers of lightning, a common, yet underrated weather peril.