Celebrate National Student-Athlete Day on April 6

By Julia Bauer | April 2, 2024 | Blog
Although National Student-Athlete Day is April 6, the grind never stops for athletic youth.  Student-Athlete Day is a time to “celebrate the resiliency” of students participating in sports, according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).  If your kids are student-athletes, now is the time to show them a little extra love. What is Student-Athlete

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High School Here We Come!

By Lindsey Johnson | June 26, 2023 | Tweens
As you help your child prepare for high school, there are many things to consider in finding the perfect fit. Fortunately, Alachua County has many options for a great education and well-rounded experience.  While evaluating your options, consider what parts of the high school experience are most critical to your child’s success. Academics are important

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Understanding the NCAA Recruitment Process

By Tracy Wright | October 28, 2021 | Teens
If you are the parent of a high school student-athlete, you may be wondering what your child needs to do to play at the collegiate level.  Timing is important. While some athletes are recruited as early as middle school for high demand sports, this is not the norm. Most students begin the recruiting process by

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Local Teen Excels in Athletics, Academics and Attitude

By Lindsey Johnson | October 13, 2021 | Happy Community
Meet Delia Moises, a 16-year-old superstar who is as humble as she is accomplished. Delia is a CrossFit athlete who has achieved great things in the few years she has been competing.  THE PATH TO FITNESS  Up until sixth grade, Delia was a runner, participating in races from 5Ks to half marathons. After suffering some

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