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EL1 Sports is so proud to see our brand & web agency Robin honored as a Fast Company Most Innovative Companies! As one of their key partners, we attest to their skills, smarts, and innovative prowess. Great work, Brendan, Ilse, and the whole Robin team!!

Great news coming off X - after US Olympian encouraged support of the water polo team, Flavor Flav answered the call. Women's sports is having a moment, and it's amazing to see. Check out why on the FOS podcast, starting at 12:19.

"My coaching style is all about helping players find growth through failure. I'm a very positive, upbeat coach who holds players accountable and helps them build up confidence in their skills and in themselves by helping them set goals and proving that if they put in the work, they can grow and succeed."   A former NAIA softball player, Megan Van Allen brings her infectious, can-do attitude to everything she does, whether on the turf with athletes or behind the scenes as an HR generalist, supporting various staff support functions. We are further excited to celebrate her impending graduation from Western Governors University - way to go, Megan!

This article from Women’s Sports Foundation highlights the value of playing sports in GIRL’S mental health, and hit us hard at EL1 Sports. From Softball University (founded in 2016, with more than 50k+ girls working through the program) to our newest location and brand, Alliance Performance Center in NOCO opened earlier this year), EL1 is committed to bringing the transformative power of sport to girls coast-to-coast with high quality softball instruction from players and coaches from the highest levels. Key Findings in the report include: 🥎 Playing sport has a significant impact on girls’ mental health, such as lowering anxiety and depression, and helping girls thrive 🥎 The protective and promotive benefits of sport for mental health are unique relative to other extracurricular activities, and girls who play sport are more involved in other activities 🥎 Coaches play a vital role in optimizing mental health, so relationships with the coach matter 🥎 The quality of the sport environment is a driving factor for mental health 🥎 Long-term engagement in sport matters for mental health 🥎 Girls from all backgrounds benefit from sport, and lack of access remains a hurdle for many girls 🥎 For girls with disabilities, among the many benefits sport provides is an increased level of meaning and purpose The report’s Executive Summary also provides key takeaways and action items for Coaches, Physical/Mental Health Practitioners, Educators, Family, and Advocates at all levels. https://lnkd.in/gYis82RD

This past weekend we at EL1 Sports were delighted to celebrate the grand opening of Alliance Performance Center NOCO in West Greeley, CO, with partners The Alliance Fastpitch and Jami Lobpries, Ph.D. During the weekend, we escaped the snow with an exclusive Coaches Clinic to explore the benefits of Alliance Performance Center, EL1 Powered By, and Alliance Fastpitch; and had a packed turf at our open house - where APC athletes competed in a Home Run Derby and won awesome prizes from The Alliance Fastpitch and other partners. We also enjoyed an exclusive DICK'S Sporting Goods offer for attendees. 🥎 🥎 🥎 has a new home in Northern Colorado.

77 years ago Jackie Robinson broke many barriers when he stepped onto the diamond for the first time with the Brooklyn Dodgers. The power of this milestone, and the impact of his life, cannot be overstated - and a few of our team were honored to participate in a MLB Play Ball event in Vero Beach at Jackie Robinson Training Complex this past weekend. We honor his memory today and every day. #Jackie42

Happy National Student-Athlete Day! 📚 🏈 ⚾ Celebrating all athletes working hard on the field and in the classroom!

Three short weeks ago we were honored to announce the three newest Mariners Training Centers, in Meridian, ID, Port Orchard and Spokane, WA. We were pleased to have Gig Harbor Now joined us in Port Orchard a few weeks ago for a sneak peek - check it out!