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The 2024 NRPA Annual Conference brought together leaders in parks and recreation, all committed to making communities healthier and more connected through innovative programs. We were thrilled to attend, host a sports demo zone, meet with like-minded organizations, and even announce some exciting partnerships of our own.Here are the top five topics that had everyone talking at NRPA:1. Social Media is a MustIt’s no secret that social media is a critical tool for engaging leagues and keeping them connected with parents and players. During an energizing session led by Adam Kelly, Marketing Assistant at the City of Goose Creek, he…

13 Nov Who are the fastest players at Euro 2020? Posted at 12:56h in Soccer by Cian Carroll Qualification for Euro 2020 enters its endgame phase over the next ten days or so as Groups A-J draw to a close. This summer’s finals will take place across 12 cities, with the tournament final being played at Wembley in London. A number of STATSports’ international clients will take centre stage as some of the biggest talents in the world prime themselves for glory. Who’s quickest to the ball always plays a huge role in sport, so we decided to look at…

In the 32 years of English Premier League history, certain seasons stand out not just because of fantastic title races or nail-biting relegation battles, but for the emergence of individual talents who announced themselves on the biggest of stage. These breakout seasons often serve as turning points in young players’ careers, hosting the transformation from a player of raw potential into one of undeniable brilliance. With the breakthrough of Cole Palmer as one of the league’s top performers this season, we’re taking a look at some of the best breakout seasons in Premier League history. Cole Palmer – Chelsea (2023/24)…

Oh! what a start this World Cup has had. From Portugal’s epic comeback against Spain to Germany’s surprise defeat to Mexico, the first match day lived up to the hype and more. With 32 teams still competing for a spot in the last 16, and 2 more match days to go, the first round is far from over. As match day 2 commences, let’s do a quick recap of the major events from match day 1 that have already shaken up football fans and pundits worldwide. RUSSIA THUMPED SAUDI ARABIA What a game to begin the World Cup 2018 with.…

Panelist HighlightsKarissa Niehoff: The Power of Data and the Path ForwardKarissa Niehoff from NFHS highlighted key trends in girls’ sports, noting a disparity in participation under age 13.“Girls need to see women coaching and playing. They need to hear a woman tell them, ‘I think you can do this.’”Karissa Niehoff Karissa Niehoff shared a compelling overview of the current state of girls’ sports participation. Representing NFHS, which serves just under 20,000 high schools and nearly 8 million student-athletes across the U.S., she highlighted a key trend: excluding tackle football, there is nearly a 50/50 split between boys and girls in…

11 Sep Champions League 2019/20 winners will need to run harder and faster than ever before Posted at 10:06h in Soccer by Cian Carroll The glitz and glamour of 2019/20 Champions League returns to the fold next week as Europe’s biggest clubs begin the quest for continental glory. STATSports, as ever, will be back in the mix, aiding the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Juventus and Paris Saint Germain in their bids for the ultimate club prize. Technically, the players are arguably better than ever. But, from UEFA’s recently released technical report, it’s the physical performances that have…

Cristiano Ronaldo netted an impressive first-half hat-trick for Al-Nassr on Tuesday in the Saudi Pro League, and we take a deeper look at the level the Portuguese forward is reaching at 39-years-old. Al-Nassr thumped Abha 8-0, with Ronaldo chipping in with five goal contributions, so he is proving that even at the latter stages of his career, that he can still produce the goods. The Portuguese talisman’s work was done at the break, after he was substituted at half-time with his side already being five goals to the good and 20-year-old Meshari Fahad Al Nemer took his place. Impressive Hat-trick…

Ronaldo – the name echoes talent, power, brilliance and dominance on the pitch. Cristiano Ronaldo, since his small beginnings, has become a world-renowned footballer whose work ethics, skill and sheer determination to become the best has in fact, made him one of the best footballers in the world, if not the best. And to celebrate the modern legend, Nike has crafted an enhanced version of their Mercurial Superfly series of football shoes that takes inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo and his mastery on the pitch with the Nike Mercurial CR7 Superfly V Dynamic Fit Football Shoe. Made for wingers, this shoe…

21 Aug Cristiano Ronaldo tracks with STATSports Apex ahead of Juventus opener Posted at 14:17h in Soccer by Cian Carroll “I wake up every morning with the idea in my head of training with the objective of achieving something more.” Cristiano Ronaldo may be an extraordinary footballer. But few players, if any, can claim to work as hard and smart as the Juventus striker. Entering his 35th year on the planet, the five-time Balon d’Or winner was back on the training pitch ahead of Juve’s opening Serie A opener against Parma. And he looked as fresh and sharp as ever.…