Franchise history + dreams = 🏆
Good morning. Your biggest dreams could make history.
There are a number of major headlines that can be found week after week in (and out of) the sports world, but last week was particularly impressive.
The Texas Rangers became the 2023 World Series Champions for the first time in their franchise history. The Rangers took down the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 4-1 series. Not only did they win the World Series, but they also made league history, becoming the first MLB team to win all 11 of their postseason traveling games.
But that's not all!
Jus weeks after learning that squash would be added to the 2028 Olympic lineup, the USA Women's squash team SWEPT the medal podium for the singles tournament at the 2023 Pan American Games. Olivia Weaver (nee Fiechter), Amanda Sobhy, and Marina Stefanoni claimed gold, silver, and bronze respectively, marking the first time that all three female medal winners have been represented by just one country.
Our takeaway: Pursue your dreams and pursue them relentlessly. With hard work and purposeful goal setting, you just might make history.
-- Taylor and the CG Sports Co team
OTHER BIG NEWS THIS WEEK:
Both the men's and women's USA Basketball 3x3 teams have qualified for the 2024 Olympics!
Kieran Smith will join Ridgefield Aquatic Club for a swim clinic November 24th and 25th. Registration is open online now.
Read this feature on Paralympian McKenzie Coan by U.S. Paralympics Swimming.
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Team USA won their 10th Pan American Games gold medal, defeating Puerto Rico 7-0 in six innings. Haylie McCleney was one of the players who nabbed multiple hits for the day, hitting two to of three.
According to USA Softball's statistics, the team's overall competition record has now shifted to 106-5.
Read the full recap online.
McKenzie Coan swapped her goggles for an All-Access badge and attended BravoCon 2023 in Las Vegas.
Never been to BravoCon before? Walk through BravoCon and experience it through McKenzie's eyes.
Craving more BravoCon content? The Real Athletes of Team USA have got you covered, sharing the good, the better, and the greatest of their experiences at BravoCon.
Natalie Hinds and Zach Harting plunged into a new form of training at Fairchild Air Force Base. The 6-minute video, titled "In the Lead: Airdrop & Roll | Part 1," shows Hinds and Harting participating in a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) water survival course. The two learned how to navigate the challenges of a water survival course and expanded their appreciation for "the dedication and resilience embedded in both the world of sports and military training."
Watch USA Swimming's YouTube channel for Part 2!
5 Strategies to Get Sponsors for Your Team
Securing sponsorships for youth sports teams can be a great way to offset costs and enhance the overall experience for your membership. But how should clubs go about finding and attracting potential sponsors to their teams? This is a topic that CG Sports educates teams about, as well as consult with a few national youth teams on their sponsorship portfolio.
Here are five strategies that youth sports teams can employ to attract and attain team sponsorships:
1. Create a Professional Sponsorship Proposal: Develop a well-organized and professional sponsorship proposal that highlights key information about the team, its achievements, goals, and the benefits sponsors will receive. Include details such as team demographics, achievements, upcoming events, and the specific sponsorship levels available.
2. Build a Strong Online Presence: Establish a strong online presence through a dedicated team website and social media platforms. Regularly update these channels with team news, photos, and videos showcasing the team's activities and achievements. A robust online presence can attract sponsors looking for exposure and engagement with the community.
3. Offer Sponsorship Packages with Value: Create sponsorship packages that offer tangible benefits to sponsors. This could include logo placement on team uniforms, banners at games, mentions in press releases, and social media shout-outs. Clearly outline the value proposition for sponsors at different levels to make it easy for them to see the benefits of supporting the team.
Read the remaining two strategies to get sponsors for your team online at www.cgsportsco.com.
Mandy Marquardt collected multiple medals at the 2023 Pan American Games, including an individual in the bronze Sprint!
Novant Health
Mecklenburg Swim Association and Novant Health announced a new three-year partnership agreement today that will make Novant Health the official healthcare partner of the nationally recognized swim program. Novant Health is well known in the region for providing accessible and high-quality care. This includes offering the latest in specialized orthopedic and sports medicine services in Charlotte and across North Carolina.
“Our staff at MSA is thrilled about this long term agreement with Novant Health. When I started at MSA in 2021 there was ongoing discussion with our owner (Peter Perers) and National Coach (Sean Quinn) on how we can work with Novant not only in our dryland programming but in an effort to support and educate our membership holistically in health services. We look forward to this ongoing partnership”
Through this partnership, Novant Health will serve as the exclusive provider of health and wellness services to MSA Swim. “We’re very excited to partner with Mecklenburg Swim Association,” said Dr. Bryan Edwards, senior vice president of the Novant Health Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute, clinical strategy officer of Novant Health Enterprises. “It’s no secret that MSA Swim is a premier swim club and we’re fortunate to have them in our community. At Novant Health, we understand that all young athletes need a solid team behind them to be successful. This includes parents, coaches and a trusted healthcare provider. It’s our goal to support athletes of all ages and skill level in this community by offering same-day care for both sick visits, and any orthopedic and sports medicine injuries.”
Novant Health and MSA Swim will also work together to develop educational programming opportunities to benefit the overall health and wellness of MSA Swim athletes. Future health education topics include nutrition, mental health education and performance psychology, shoulder injuries and hands-only CPR.
About Novant Health
Novant Health is an integrated network of hospitals, physician clinics and outpatient facilities that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to communities in North Carolina and South Carolina. The Novant Health network consists of more than 1,900 physicians and over 36,000 team members who provide care at more than 800 locations, including 16 hospitals and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics. In 2022, Novant Health provided more than $1.5 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services. For more information, visit NovantHealth.org. Follow Novant Health on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
About Mecklenburg Swim Association
MSA is a year-round, United States Swimming competitive swim team, swim school and masters program that serves the greater Charlotte area. We are attracting all sorts of swimmers to join our program. MSA is quickly making waves in the sport throughout the SouthEast region - not only in size but talent.
For us, we keep it simple. It’s all about witnessing children gaining confidence and exceeding their goals one by one. MSA's coaching staff is dedicated to ensure a positive experience is had by all - from participant to parent. For more information, visit www.msaswim.com. Follow MSA Swim on Facebook and Instagram.
Champion's Mojo, Episode #234: "Swim Fast Without Pain in a Race Like Masters All-American Deborah Dawson"
55-year-old Masters All-American, Deborah Dawson discusses her unique training schedule, Deborah spills the secrets of her impressive speed and endurance in swimming. Her mantra of feeling good, sleeping well, and eating healthy forms a vital part of her preparation, but it's her training regimes that truly steal the spotlight. From race stuff practices to maintaining a thriving threshold while swimming, Deborah unveils the factors that make her a force to be reckoned with in the water.
She candidly shares her experience at the 15th annual Rowdy Gaines Meet. You'll get a taste of the intensity and determination that fuels her. Deborah's approach towards pushing her boundaries during meets is eye-opening, as is her refreshing take on balancing technique and stamina in distance swimming. This episode is a powerful compilation of personal, practical tips, and profound insights that promise to be a game-changer in your understanding of the swimming world. So, gear up for a swim through Deborah's journey into becoming an incredible swimmer.
Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.
