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USATF - New York "KIDS ONLY" Newsletter

 

Welcome to the KIDS ONLY newsletter of USA Track & Field New York. This newsletter is for athletes and coaches to learn what’s going on in your sports, meet your fellow athletes, get some helpful hints on training, and to be more involved. Included in these bi-monthly newsletters you will see athlete profiles, get advice from professional athletes, have some fun games, fun facts about our sports, and much more. Click here to download a newsletter.

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Jordan: Love The Game

Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, and Carmelo Anthony won't stop balling. Nobody can take away your love of the game. That's yours to keep.

Sneaker Tectonics by Chris LaBrooy

We have all seen shoe-shaped buildings at some point in our life, but architectural structure in the shape of several sneakers?  Never.  UK-based 3D artist Chris LaBrooy has taken his game up another notch, making sneakers the high fashion in town, once more.

Jay-Z Announces 2012 NBA Brooklyn Nets

Rapper, entrepreneur and partial owner of the Nets basketball team, Jay-Z, announced some exciting news for the sports world. The formally known New Jersey Nets will officially be changed to the Brooklyn Nets for the 2012 season. In addition to the name change, the Nets will have a new colorway that has yet to be debuted. In celebration of the recent transition, the new Barclay Center will kick off its opening later next year with a special concert series featuring Jay-Z and friends. What are your thoughts on this name change?

Carmelo Anthony teams up with MISSION Athletics

MISSION Athletecare(R), the first and only line of Athlete-Engineered(R) products, today announced its new partnership with All-Star Carmelo Anthony, and unveiled the launch of Power Grip(TM) - his signature product that will give athletes a competitive edge.

Sweaty hands pose serious problems for athletes -- not just in basketball, but in all sports that depend on an athlete's ability to maintain a strong grip on a ball, stick or racket. With the launch of Power Grip, athletes will finally have the solution they need: applying only a few drops of Power Grip to their hands delivers instant and sustained dry grip. MISSION's proprietary "liquid chalk technology" is designed to work immediately to give athletes a better grip and the confidence that comes with it -- exactly what athletes need when playing to win.

The Nike Sportswear Destroyer Jacket

 

A proper varsity jacket can give you exactly what you need to take your prep style up a notch, and the Nike Sportswear's Destroyer Varsity Jacket is one of our favorites. This year, Nike takes takes the classic Destroyer and adds more insulation, because sometimes wool and leather alone are not enough for winter. The added zipper and goose down insulation should stop the bitter winds from sneaking through. 

NBA 2K12 - The Great Debate

Michael Jordan, Mark Cuban, Drake, Brian Wilson and others debate over what the greatest NBA team of all time is. Is it the Mavs? Lakers? Celtics? Jordan's Bulls? Think they're wrong?

Behind the Scenes of Lamar Odom: ALWAYS ON

This behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of "ALWAYS ON: LAMAR ODOM" shows the vision and creative process required to create an authentic portrayal of Lamar Odom's native Queens home turf. "It's kind of a reflection of my life," he says. You see it all: his high school gym, the local park, the stores on bustling Jamaica Avenue. Stalley, an Ohio-bred rapper who supplies the exclusive backing track "Born to Win," joins in to describe his approach to writing the breezy, reflective song. It's a must watch for anyone who enjoyed the finished project.

Star Wars x Burton Snowboards Preview

This coming season, Burton will feature custom Star Wars graphics on its latest range of snowboards. The popular Chopper boards are available in every size for all to enjoy and are part of a special collaboration between the groundbreaking film and the snowboard label. Each board includes the Burton name in a special Star Wars font on the front and eight exclusive styles on the bottom. The collection includes movie favorites like Stormtroopers, Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Yoda and more. Check back for official release information, but expect select snowboard retailers to get these soon.

Frantz Felix Jr. — High School Football Rising Star

Frantz Felix, Cherry Hill High School East Football 

A 5-foot-11 senior lineman, Felix enjoyed a stellar 2010 season on the defensive side of the ball. He was named first-team all-conference and defensive MVP for Cherry Hill East. His focus now is improving the Cougars’ one-win season from a year ago—a goal accomplished within the season’s first two games, both wins. Felix hopes that’s just the start of a turnaround season to come.

Behind the Scenes of Darrelle Revis: ALWAYS ON

In Darrelle Revis' new ALWAYS ON video, we witness the work ethic that has made him football's most dominant cornerback. But this behind-the-scenes footage supplies further depth, especially about his interests in music. "The stereotypical athlete lives and dies sports," says Jesse Boykins III, who provided the backing song "Island of Greatness." "It's good to know a cat like Darrelle is passionate about other things." Before writing the track, Darrelle supplied a list of his favorite artists and influences, from which Boykins created a musical "gumbo." Of course, we see Darrelle mixing it up on the field too. "They're working me out a little bit," he says during the shoot, his sweaty brow glistening under the beaming sun. And opposing receivers will be singing a sad song all season long.