November 2022

Taking Flight

In the densely packed neighborhood of west Costa Mesa, Calif., an ambitious program to revitalize Lions Park had been underway for several years.

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Parks 3 min read

Beyond Basic

Over the past decade, parks and recreation departments have been creating playgrounds that extend beyond basic Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

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Parks 5 min read

3x3 basketball might have been new to the Olympics (where the American women’s team won the gold medal), but it wasn’t new to anyone in the park and rec world, or those familiar with basketball in urban areas.

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Programming 5 min read

Youth Sports Administration 101: Youth-Sports Supervision

Proper supervision is of the utmost importance to ensure the safety of league participants; it should be taken seriously.

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Youth Sports Administration 101 2 min read

Time To Update

The biggest challenge for an organization that offers online education or training almost certainly is making sure the information and curriculum are up-to-date.

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Columns 3 min read

From Student To Teacher

A sad part of being 60+ is seeing mentors pass on, and even some peers. I am acutely sensitive to old movies and programs, and often hear characters say things like, “Dad, you’re in your 60s now.

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Columns 5 min read