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A Strong Start to the New Year: Celebrating Progress, Purpose, and Possibility

As the calendar turns and a new year begins, Strong Start Initiative is filled with gratitude — and excitement for what lies ahead. Each new…

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Coaching with Purpose: Advice for First-Time Youth Coaches

Stepping onto the field as a youth coach for the first time can feel both exciting and intimidating. You’re not just teaching a sport —…

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From the Field to the Future: The Lasting Impact of Strong Start Initiative

Every time a young athlete steps onto the field, a story begins — one of growth, perseverance, and possibility. At Strong Start Initiative, we believe…

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A Season of Gratitude: Happy Thanksgiving from Strong Start Initiative

As the leaves change and families gather around tables across the country, we at Strong Start Initiative want to pause and say one simple word…

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How Facility Improvements Empower Local Programs

Every athlete remembers their first field, court, or gym — the place where they first fell in love with the game. But not every student…

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The Power of Play: Life Lessons Only Sports Can Teach

When kids step onto a field or court for the first time, they’re not just learning how to play a game — they’re learning how…

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Community Engagement: The Heart of Lasting Change

At the center of every great athlete’s story is a community that believed in them. A coach who gave extra practice time, a parent who…

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Academic Support: Leveling the Playing Field in the Classroom

Every athlete knows the importance of practice — the hours of drills, repetition, and focus it takes to improve. But for student-athletes, there’s another playing…

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Happy Halloween from Strong Start Initiative!

As the leaves crunch underfoot and pumpkins begin to glow, we at Strong Start Initiative want to wish all our student-athletes, families, and supporters a…

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Why Camps & Clinics Are More Than Just Practice

When most people think of sports camps and clinics, they picture drills, whistles, and long days under the sun. But at Strong Start Initiative, we…

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