Team 91 Hub: Revolutionizing Youth Lacrosse with Competitive Events and Strategic Mergers

How is Team 91 transforming the youth lacrosse landscape. What makes their events stand out for clubs, players, and parents. Why are strategic mergers like Northside Hustle enhancing Team 91’s impact across regions.

Team 91’s Rise to Prominence in Youth Lacrosse

Team 91 has rapidly emerged as a powerhouse in youth lacrosse, offering a unique blend of competitive events and developmental programs. Their recent success in the World Series of Youth Lacrosse (WSYL) underscores their commitment to excellence and player growth.

World Series of Youth Lacrosse Championship

In a thrilling display of skill and teamwork, Long Island’s Team 91 Bandits clinched their second WSYL championship on July Fourth. The Bandits defeated the Long Island Express 13-9 at Sports Authority Field in Denver, reclaiming the title they first won in the inaugural 2015 championship.

• Jack Speidell led the scoring with five goals
• Jack Ponzio contributed three goals and an assist
• Other scorers included Owen Duffy, Jake Spallina, Tyler McCarthy, and JJ

This victory not only showcases Team 91’s competitive edge but also highlights their ability to consistently produce top-tier talent in youth lacrosse.

Strategic Merger: Team 91 Colorado and Northside Hustle Lacrosse

In a move that promises to reshape the lacrosse landscape in Colorado, Team 91 Colorado/Dynamic Sports and Northside Hustle Lacrosse announced a groundbreaking merger on March 8, 2021. This strategic alliance aims to elevate the quality of lacrosse programs and events in the region.

Key Points of the Merger

• Northside Hustle Lacrosse will now operate as Team 91 Colorado Northside
• The merger encompasses boys and girls lacrosse clubs, training programs, camps, tournaments, and showcases
• Ethan LaHoda, founder of Northside Hustle, will continue to lead the newly merged entity
• The merger brings increased brand awareness and competitive edge to the already successful clubs

How will this merger impact the lacrosse community in Colorado? The collaboration between Team 91 and Northside Hustle is expected to create a more robust and comprehensive lacrosse program, offering players enhanced opportunities for growth and development both on and off the field.

Expanding Team 91’s Footprint: A Multi-State Presence

Team 91’s influence extends far beyond its Long Island roots. Through strategic partnerships and expansions, the organization has established a significant presence across multiple states.

Team 91’s Geographic Reach

Dynamic Sports Management (DSM), which operates Team 91 Lacrosse, has established competitive club lacrosse teams and programs in:

1. New York
2. New Jersey
3. Maryland
4. Florida
5. North Carolina
6. Colorado
7. Texas

This expansive network allows Team 91 to offer consistent, high-quality lacrosse experiences across diverse regions, fostering a nationwide community of skilled players and passionate coaches.

The Team 91 Approach: Balancing Competition and Enjoyment

At the core of Team 91’s philosophy is a commitment to providing both highly competitive and enjoyable events for club programs, players, and parents. This balanced approach sets Team 91 apart in the youth lacrosse landscape.

Key Elements of Team 91’s Success

• Experiential and educational events for boys and girls
• Focus on player development both on and off the field
• Alignment of culture and values across all programs
• Emphasis on creating memorable experiences for all participants

How does Team 91 maintain this balance between competition and enjoyment? By carefully crafting programs that challenge players while fostering a love for the game, Team 91 creates an environment where young athletes can thrive and grow.

The Impact of Team 91 on Regional Lacrosse Development

Team 91’s expanding presence, particularly through mergers like the one with Northside Hustle Lacrosse, is having a significant impact on regional lacrosse development. By bringing their proven methodologies and resources to new areas, Team 91 is helping to elevate the overall quality of youth lacrosse across the country.

Colorado: A Case Study in Regional Growth

The merger between Team 91 Colorado and Northside Hustle Lacrosse exemplifies the organization’s commitment to regional development. This collaboration is set to:

• Accelerate the growth of lacrosse on the Northside of Denver
• Optimize and enhance existing programming
• Provide players with new opportunities for exposure and development
• Create a more cohesive lacrosse community within Colorado

Matthew Bocklet, Director of Team 91 Colorado, emphasizes the importance of this merger: “Ethan and I are unified in our vision to help grow the Colorado lacrosse community, and I look forward to the new opportunities we will be able to provide our 91 families.”

The Team 91 Ecosystem: More Than Just Lacrosse Clubs

While competitive club teams form the backbone of Team 91’s offerings, the organization’s ecosystem extends far beyond traditional club lacrosse. This comprehensive approach to youth lacrosse development sets Team 91 apart from other organizations in the field.

Components of the Team 91 Ecosystem

1. Competitive club lacrosse teams for boys and girls
2. My Lacrosse Tournaments: A platform for hosting high-quality lacrosse events
3. All-America Games: Showcasing top talent from across the country
4. Camps and clinics: Focused skill development opportunities
5. Training programs: Year-round player improvement initiatives

How does this comprehensive ecosystem benefit young lacrosse players? By offering a wide range of services and opportunities, Team 91 provides a clear pathway for player development, from beginner levels to elite competition.

The Future of Team 91: Continued Growth and Innovation

As Team 91 continues to expand its reach and influence in the youth lacrosse world, the organization remains committed to innovation and excellence. The recent merger with Northside Hustle Lacrosse is just one example of Team 91’s forward-thinking approach to growing the sport.

Anticipated Developments

• Further expansion into new geographic regions
• Enhanced technology integration in training and event management
• Increased focus on player pathways to collegiate and professional lacrosse
• Development of new tournament formats and competitive structures

George Breres and Sean Chamberlain, Co-Presidents of Dynamic Sports Management, express enthusiasm for the future: “What’s especially satisfying is seeing Matt’s vision for Lacrosse in Colorado come to fruition. So far, we have three amazing partner clubs and partner lacrosse operators in Matt, Ethan and Nic Bevacqua. These three are going to be major players in the development and advancement of lacrosse in Colorado.”

Team 91’s Commitment to Player Development and Community Building

At the heart of Team 91’s mission is a steadfast commitment to player development and community building. This focus extends beyond the lacrosse field, aiming to shape well-rounded individuals who excel in all aspects of life.

Key Aspects of Team 91’s Development Philosophy

• Holistic player development: Focusing on athletic, academic, and personal growth
• Community engagement: Fostering a sense of belonging and teamwork
• Leadership development: Preparing young athletes for future roles on and off the field
• Cultural alignment: Ensuring shared values across all Team 91 programs

Ethan LaHoda, now Director of Team 91 Colorado Northside, emphasizes this commitment: “Our merger with Team 91 allows us to not only continue this mission, but to optimize and add to our programming, provide players with new opportunities, and most importantly, provide an incredible experience for all of our players to develop on and off the field.”

How does Team 91’s approach to development differ from traditional youth sports programs? By focusing on the whole athlete and not just their on-field performance, Team 91 creates an environment where young players can thrive in all areas of their lives.

The Role of Partnerships in Team 91’s Success

Team 91’s rapid growth and success can be attributed in large part to its strategic partnerships and collaborations. By joining forces with established local programs and leveraging the strengths of each partner, Team 91 has been able to create a nationwide network of high-quality lacrosse programs.

Benefits of Team 91’s Partnership Model

1. Local expertise: Partnering with established programs brings invaluable local knowledge and connections
2. Shared resources: Partners benefit from Team 91’s extensive resources and network
3. Consistent quality: Team 91’s proven methodologies ensure high standards across all programs
4. Increased opportunities: Players gain access to a wider range of events and exposure opportunities
5. Brand recognition: Local programs benefit from association with the respected Team 91 brand

The merger with Northside Hustle Lacrosse exemplifies this partnership approach. By maintaining local leadership while integrating into the larger Team 91 structure, the newly formed Team 91 Colorado Northside is poised to offer an unparalleled lacrosse experience in the region.

Team 91’s Impact on College Recruiting in Lacrosse

One of the most significant benefits of Team 91’s expansive network and high-profile events is the impact on college recruiting. By providing players with increased exposure to college coaches and recruiters, Team 91 plays a crucial role in helping young athletes achieve their dreams of playing at the collegiate level.

Key Factors in Team 91’s Recruiting Success

• High-profile tournaments and showcases attract college scouts
• Nationally recognized brand lends credibility to players’ performances
• Comprehensive player development prepares athletes for college-level play
• Extensive network provides connections to college programs across divisions

How does Team 91’s approach to college recruiting differ from other youth lacrosse organizations? By combining high-level competition with targeted exposure events and comprehensive player development, Team 91 creates a pipeline of well-prepared athletes for college programs to recruit from.

The Economic Impact of Team 91 Events on Local Communities

As Team 91 continues to expand its reach and host large-scale events across the country, the economic impact on local communities cannot be overlooked. These events bring significant benefits to host cities and regions, contributing to local economies in various ways.

Economic Benefits of Team 91 Events

1. Increased tourism: Families and spectators traveling for events boost local hospitality industries
2. Job creation: Event management, officiating, and support roles provide employment opportunities
3. Local business support: Restaurants, retail stores, and other local businesses benefit from increased foot traffic
4. Facility utilization: Local sports facilities see increased usage and potential for upgrades
5. Community exposure: Host communities gain exposure to a national audience, potentially attracting future visitors or residents

How do Team 91 events compare to other youth sports tournaments in terms of economic impact? The combination of Team 91’s national reach, high-profile status, and comprehensive event planning often results in larger and more impactful events compared to typical youth sports tournaments.

Team 91’s Role in Growing the Sport of Lacrosse

Beyond its direct impact on players and local communities, Team 91 plays a significant role in the overall growth and development of lacrosse as a sport. By introducing the game to new regions and raising the standard of play across the country, Team 91 is helping to elevate lacrosse’s profile on the national sports scene.

Team 91’s Contributions to Lacrosse Growth

• Expanding into new geographic areas, introducing lacrosse to new communities
• Raising the standard of play through high-level competition and training
• Increasing media coverage and public awareness of youth lacrosse
• Developing coaching talent and spreading best practices across regions
• Creating pathways for players to continue in the sport beyond youth levels

What sets Team 91 apart in its approach to growing the sport of lacrosse? By combining grassroots development with high-level competition and a national network, Team 91 creates a comprehensive ecosystem that supports the growth of lacrosse at all levels.

The Future of Youth Lacrosse: Team 91’s Vision

As Team 91 continues to shape the landscape of youth lacrosse, its vision for the future of the sport becomes increasingly influential. By setting high standards and constantly innovating, Team 91 is helping to define what youth lacrosse will look like in the coming years.

Key Elements of Team 91’s Vision for Youth Lacrosse

1. Increased accessibility: Making lacrosse available to a wider range of communities and socioeconomic backgrounds
2. Enhanced player development: Continuing to refine and improve training methodologies
3. Technology integration: Leveraging cutting-edge tools for player analysis and skill development
4. Expanded competitive opportunities: Creating more high-level events and leagues across the country
5. Stronger connections to professional lacrosse: Building clearer pathways from youth to pro levels

How might Team 91’s vision impact the broader landscape of youth sports? As Team 91 continues to innovate and set new standards in youth lacrosse, other sports organizations may look to their model for inspiration in areas such as player development, event management, and community engagement.

In conclusion, Team 91’s rapid rise to prominence in the youth lacrosse world is a testament to their innovative approach, commitment to excellence, and strategic partnerships. From their success in national championships to their expanding network of regional programs, Team 91 is reshaping the landscape of youth lacrosse. As they continue to grow and evolve, their impact on player development, college recruiting, and the overall growth of the sport is likely to be felt for years to come. The future of youth lacrosse looks bright, with Team 91 leading the way in creating competitive, enjoyable, and transformative experiences for young athletes across the nation.

Team 91 – Northside Hustle Lacrosse

PRESS RELEASE: TEAM 91/Dynamic Sports & Northside Hustle Lacrosse

March 8, 2021

We are now Team 91 Colorado Northside!

We are excited to announce that Northside Hustle Lacrosse and Team 91 Colorado/Dynamic Sports are pleased to announce our forthcoming merger, which will take effect immediately, to operate boys and girls lacrosse clubs and training, camps, tournaments and showcases.

NORTHSIDE HUSTLE currently offers a full suite of experiential and educational events for boys and girls on the Northside of Denver, widely considered an up-and-coming pocket within the Rocky Mountain Region.  NORTHSIDE HUSTLE has done an amazing job with its grassroots approach to starting a club lacrosse program and building a solid reputation and foothold in the lacrosse industry within and beyond the Mile High City. DSM operates, among others, Team 91 Lacrosse, Leading Edge Lacrosse, My Lacrosse Tournaments, All-America Games as well as numerous camps, clinics and competitive club lacrosse teams for boys and girls located in NY, NJ, MD, FL, NC, CO & TX.  

NORTHSIDE HUSTLE Founder and Director Ethan LaHoda will continue to operate the clubs as Team 91 Colorado Northside, instantly bringing excitement and brand awareness to these already competitive clubs. Coach LaHoda will also have an increased presence within Team 91 Colorado as the three regions within the Centennial State will begin larger scale, coordinated programming and events.  All of Coach LaHoda’s staff will remain in place and be supplemented by the support of Team 91 and Dynamic Sports’ administrative support teams.

Here’s what people are saying:

“When we started Northside Hustle, we did so with the goal of elevating and accelerating the growth and level of lacrosse on the Northside of Denver, and giving players an avenue to grow and develop in all aspects of life. Our merger with Team 91 allows us to not only continue this mission, but to optimize and add to our programming, provide players with new opportunities, and most importantly, provide an incredible experience for all of our players to develop on and off the field. One of my main emphases in preliminary talks with 91 was making sure our culture and values aligned, and that we would be able to maintain our mission and unwavering commitment to our players. After getting to know George, Sean, Matt, and the rest of the 91 team, I have the utmost confidence in their character and organization, and truly believe that this is what’s best for our players, teams, coaches, and families. I would also like to thank Team 91 for their belief in the Northside Hustle program, and for welcoming us into the 91 Family. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for the Northside and for Team 91 Colorado.”

Ethan LaHoda, Director of Northside Hustle

Read Coach LaHoda’s message to select teams here 

“One of the first qualities we look for in a potential new partner is someone that gets it. When we were first introduced to Ethan, we saw a lot of what we saw in ourselves ten years ago.  What’s especially satisfying is seeing Matt’s vision for Lacrosse in Colorado come to fruition. So far, we have three amazing partner clubs and partner lacrosse operators in Matt, Ethan and Nic Bevacqua. These three are going to be major players in the development and advancement of lacrosse in Colorado.”

George Breres + Sean Chamberlain, Co-Presidents of Dynamic Sports Management

“I am very excited about the addition of the Northside Hustle to the Team 91 family. Over the past couple years I have watched Ethan LaHoda successfully grow his program by offering his players high quality coaching & training opportunities. Ethan and I are unified in our vision to help grow the Colorado lacrosse community, and I look forward to the new opportunities we will be able to provide our 91 families.”

Matthew Bocklet, Director Team 91 Colorado

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We’re excited to see what the future holds for the Northside!

-Coach LaHoda & Team 91

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Long Island’s Team 91 Wins Fourth Annual World Series of Lacrosse

On July Fourth, Long Island, N. Y.’s Team 91 Bandits took back home the World Series of Youth Lacrosse (WSYL) championship by defeating the Long Island Express 13-9 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. Team 91 not only beat last year’s champions, but it also won its second WSYL championship; the Bandits won the WSYL inaugural championship in 2015.

Jack Speidell led the Bandits with five goals, along with three goals and an assist from Jack Ponzio, plus goals from Owen Duffy, Jake Spallina, Tyler McCarthy, JJ Aiello and Patrick Flaherty. Goalie Eric “Easy E” Grahn had 12 saves on 21 shots. The Express had three goals and two assists from Patrick Carragher, two goals by Michael Rooney and Jake Lewis, plus scores from Felix Rockefeller and Justin McMahon. Gavin Creo and Jason Lamay both had assists.

Team 91’s Speidell scored the first two goals of the game, the second with an assist by Ponzio. After taking a 4-0 lead in the game’s first period, the Express valiantly fought back, including two buzzer-beater scores by Carrahger and McMahon to end the first and second periods that cut the Bandits’ lead to 7-6.

Just five seconds into the third period, Carragher struck again, tying the game at 7-7. But with the Express trailing by one late in the period, Speidell scored with 10 seconds left, putting the Bandits up 10-8. In the fourth period, Ponzio added two goals and Flaherty scored one to put the game out of reach.

The Bandits were 8-0 in the tournament, outscoring opponents 96-39. They were led by Speidell’s 22 goals and five assists, Ponzio’s 18 goals and nine assists, Cole Marsala’s 11 goals and eight assists, plus Duffy contributing 10 assists and four goals, along with Jake Spallina’s 67.6 faceoff percentage at the X.

The Express made it to the finals by outscoring teams 98-36, with McMahon’s 28 goals and 13 assists, Carrgher’s 19 goals and seven assists, Michael Rooney’s 14 goals and nine assists, and Rockefeller’s 12 goals and five assists.

The teams have battled several times this year, with the WSYL being highly anticipated by the Bandits.

“Obviously, there’s a lot of familiarity between us and the Express,” said Bandits head coach Joe Spallina at the postgame press conference. “There’s a tremendous amount of respect that we have for them, their coaching staff and their players. They have some great players.

“I’m really proud of our kids,” added Spallina, who was presented with the first-ever Founder’s Award during the weekend’s team banquet. “They rose up today. This is a tournament they’ve been looking forward to for a long time.”

 The Bandits’ coach sees the WSYL getting bigger, as well, with the kids truly enjoying this memorable event.

“All I wanted for them was for them to experience what we’re experiencing right now,” Spallina noted. “Having been at the inaugural event, and now this year, the level of competition of these teams is incredible. This event is growing. It’s great to see the sport growing like this. This is the premier event for lacrosse.”

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Carmen’s Crew gives up big lead to The Money Team 91-89 in TBT

Despite the support of the Covelli Center crowd the Buckeye alums coughed up an 18-point, third-quarter victory as they fell to the Floyd Mayweather sponsored squad The Money Team 91-89.

After the Ohio State alums struggled a little bit in their first two games when it came to scoring, Carmen’s Crew was lights out against TMT on Tuesday night. The action was fast and furious on both sides of the court, as CC and TMT were on fire in the early going. Through the first 3:30, the teams combined to go 8-of-11, as the good guys trailer 9-8.

Unlike in the first two games of Carmen’s Crew tournament, the “home” team came out shooting hot, not just from the paint — as has been their M.O. — but also from distance. The OSU alums connected on all of their first five attempts from beyond the arc; Shannon Scott, William Buford, the living legend Jeff Gibbs, the three-point goat Jon Diebler, and Keyshawn Woods all hit from deep in the first quarter, pushing Carmen’s Crew to a 10-point lead, 31-21, at the end of the first period.

While the hot shooting slowed down a bit in the second quarter, Carmen’s Crew continued to meticulously execute on both sides of the court. It was incredibly obvious that the familiarity amongst the tea team — OSU alum or not — played a huge part in the team’s offensive success. You hear about it all the time from high-level teams; when players know where their teammates will be on the floor, it makes the offensive flow so much crisper and effective, and that’s what happened in the first half of the game for Carmen’s Crew.

At the break, the Ohio State alums led by a score of 50-38, thanks to a last-second David Lighty three-pointer. They shot 19-for-29 (65.5%) in the first half, including 6-for-11 (54.5%) from deep. And, what has been an issue for them in the first two games of the tournament, they were 6-for-7 (85.7%) from the stripe before halftime.

Conversely, TMT was shooting an also admirable 17-for-36 (47.2%) from the floor, and 4-of-16 (25%) from downtown, but had not yet attempted a free throw.

Buford led all scorers midway through with 12, but he was just one of 10 Carmen’s Crewers to score in the first two quarters. Aaron Craft — who only played two minutes before halftime — was the only guy who got on the floor for CC who didn’t get into the scoring column.

Former Ball State Cardinal Jarrod Jones led the way for The Money Team with nine, and all eight of their guys who saw the floor scored as well.

To open the third quarter, Kosta Koufos hit a jumper in the lane, but The Money Team hit a pair of back-to-back three-pointers from Jeff Ledbetter and Jordan Crawford to cut the Carmen’s Crew lead to 52-44.

But from there, the home team’s offense started to click. Buford hit a triple of his own while Koufos, Gibbs, and Lighty all added buckets as well. Crawford added a second three of the half and at 5:25 in the quarter, Carmen’s Crew was up 61-47.

As the third quarter wound down, nearly everybody who took a shot for Carmen’s Crew connected. On back-to-back possessions Evan Ravenel and Woods both hit three-pointers pushing the lead to 71-54 for the former Bucks.

As good as the shooting was for CC, it was really the passing that made the difference. Through three quarters, the team had 14 assists on 27 field goals, and so many of them were passes that looked like they had to have eyes of their own in order to be able to navigate their way through the traffic.

Through three quarters, Buford led all scorers with 15, followed by Koufos and TMT’s Crawford with 14. Heading into the final period, Carmen’s Crew led by by 12, 76-64.

Coming into the final period, TMT started to chip away with at the deficit. Xavier Munford hit a free throw and connected on back-to-back three-pointers to cut Carmen’s Crew’s lead to 78-71 a minute and a half into the fourth. The Money Team continued to slowly, but surely cut into CC’s lead thanks in no small part to connecting on 3-of-4 attempts from behind the arc.

With 03:59, head coach Jared Sullinger called time out to activate the Elam Ending. With Carmen’s Crew leading just 83-79, that meant that the target score was 91, so the OSU alums only needed to score 8, while The Money Team would have to put up 12 to win.

One thing that might have slowed down the home team’s offense was the fact that their leading scorer went to the bench in the third quarter, and was absent for the duration.

William Buford took a weird fall earlier in the game. He’s on the bench with an athletic band stretching his left foot and hasn’t played since the 5:59 mark of the third quarter. That was more than nine minutes ago.

— Adam Jardy (@AdamJardy) July 28, 2021

Munford scored the first bucket after the timeout to get the game to a single possession, 83-80, then Koufos turned it over and TMT’s Peyton Aldridge tied it up with a triple. Back on offense, Koufos made up for his turnover with a bucket from the lane. Then, Scott got his hand in between a TMT pass, which led to Lighty getting fouled on the other end; he hit both free throws to put CC up 87-83.

After a TMT offensive rebound, Jones hit YET ANOTHER FREAKING THREE-POINTER to put the score at 87-86, then on offense, Gibbs turned it over and then fouled Munford, meaning that TMT got a single free-throw (which Munford made), and they got the ball. Another foul allowed TMT to take a one-point, 88-87 lead. The visitors were now one three-pointer away from victory.

With the ball on the other end, Koufos got another bucket in the paint, but Scott picked up a blocking foul on defense, leading to a Munford free-throw, putting TMT within one bucket of a victory, and Munford hit the basket to pull off the come back.

Carmen’s Crew will next take to the floor on Saturday, July 31 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN against the other team that came out of the Columbus region, the Buffalo alums of Blue Collar U.

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Tokyo 2020 – Guinea’s government pulls team out of the Olympics due to Covid, total Games cases up to 91

Guinea’s government has pulled its Olympic team out of Tokyo 2020 on the eve of the Games.

The official reason is because of concerns about coronavirus variants, although there are also reports that the country does not have the financial resources to send the five qualified athletes to Japan.

Swimmers Mamadou Tahirou Bah and Fatoumata Lamarana Toure were due to take part, as were wrestler Fatoumata Yarie Camara, sprinter Aissata Deen Conte and judoka Mamadou Samba Bah.

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“Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 variants, the Government, concerned with preserving the health of Guinean athletes, has decided with regret to cancel Guinea’s participation in the Tokyo Olympics,” said Guinean Minister of Sports Sanoussy Bantama Sow.

Meanwhile, 91 coronavirus cases have now been confirmed which are associated with the Games. 12 new positive tests have been returned in the latest daily figures from organisers, including four inside the athlete village. They include the two which came to light yesterday – Dutch skateboarder Candy Jacobs and Czech table tennis player Pavel Sirucek.

Elsewhere, American beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb is out after testing positive on his arrival in Japan, having been negative before boarding his flight.

Russian European swimming champion Ilya Borodin will not travel to Tokyo, having returned a positive result at the team’s training camp in Vladivostok. The rest of the squad have all produced negative tests since then.

A day before the opening ceremony, the city of Tokyo has reported 1,979 new Covid cases – the highest 24-hour figure in six months.

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3 Jets Training Camp Battles to Watch

With training camp on the horizon, here are three positional battles (and some honorable mentions) to keep tabs on throughout the summer.

Linebackers
The Jets linebackers have potential, but the group has some question marks.

Four-time Pro Bowler C.J. Mosley, who looked in fine form during the spring, has played in two games the past two seasons (core injury, opted out). General manager Joe Douglas added LB Jarrad Davis in free agency, a first-round pick of the Lions in 2017. Davis (6-1, 245), could be primed for a breakout season after many believe he was miscast in Detroit. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich believes Davis will be a good fit in the Jets’ 4-3 with his combination of size and speed.

If you pencil in Mosley and Davis as starters, who will be the third linebacker? The Jets have Blake Cashman, a 2019 fifth-round pick with good athleticism, but he’s missed 21 games in his first two NFL seasons. Douglas also drafted a pair of college safeties who will transition to outside linebacker — Jamien Sherwood (Auburn) and Hamsah Nasirildeen (Florida State).

“They’re long, they’re fast, they’re instinctual,” Ulbrich said of the rookies. “Jamien Sherwood, I’ve been around a lot of rookies as a player and coach, he’s unique in the way that he has absolutely picked up the finite details of this defense already. … And then Hamsah has a different level of anticipation and instinct that rookies don’t normally have to go along with both guys being long and athletic. It’s an exciting group, it’ll be fun to watch those young guys grow and try to find spaces for them to play this season and contribute.”

Cornerbacks
The Jets cornerbacks are young and inexperienced. Justin Hardee’s five years are the most in the room, but he’s taken 115 career defensive snaps as he’s primarily been used on special teams.

Bless Austin and Corey Ballentine are next with three seasons each. Austin (681) and Bryce Hall (547) took the most snaps on defense for the Jets in the 2020 season. Hall (6-1, 202) flashed at times as a rookie after missing the first eight games rehabbing from a leg injury that ended his last collegiate season at Virginia.

“That entire room, they’re competing,” Ulbrich said. “We’re going to try to fine-tune that group that we go out there and win with and play good defense with. Bryce will definitely be in that mix. I don’t think necessarily anybody has set themselves apart from the next. He’s got the most experience of the group. He’s played the most football of the group but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s his spot so it’s going to be a great competition for the corner spot and you’re going to get the best version of whoever ends up being the starter.”

Douglas added three rookies in the draft — Michael Carter II, Jason Pinnock and Brandin Echols — before signing Isaiah Dunn in undrafted free agency. Carter II could join the fray on the inside at nickel with Javelin Guidry.

Howard Named First Team Academic All-American – University of New Mexico Lobos athletics

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— Coming off of a stellar senior season on the field, and recently taking part in the Tokyo Olympics with the Italian national team, University of New Mexico outfielder Andrea Howard has been nationally recognized for her performance in the classroom as she was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team.

Howard was one of 11 student-athletes named to the first team, but the only one not from a Power 5 conference.

Thursday’s announcement marked the second career CoSIDA Academic All-American honor for the Albuquerque native, with Howard named Second Team All-American in 2019.

Howard is just the second Lobo to earn multiple academic All-America accolades, joining head coach Paula Congleton (1980, 1981 and honorable mention in 1982) and the fourth all-time. The last time a Lobo was named an All-American was in 2002 with Tiffani Chambers and Cayley Warner.

A 4.0 student majoring in biology and recently added a minor in psychology, Howard was also recently named Mountain West academic all-conference and Mountain West scholar-athlete for the fourth time in her career.

On the field, Howard led the team in batting average (.336), slugging percentage (.728), hits (42), RBI (33), home runs (12), total bases (91), walks (21) and sacrifice flies (three). Among the conference, the Lobo led the Mountain West in home runs, tied for first in slugging percentage and total bases, tied for second in walks and tied for third in RBI, and was named Mountain West Player of the Week on May 18.

The 2021 CoSIDA Academic All-America® Division I Softball Teams feature 18 members with a 4.0 GPA and 22 members with at least a 3.90 GPA as either undergraduate or graduate student-athletes. The 11 members on the first team have an average GPA of 3.94.

FIRST TEAM
Pos.    Name                                             School                                               GPA              Yr.       Major
P         Carrie Eberle                                Oklahoma State University            3.87 / 4.00   Gr.       Forensic Sciences (G)
P         Montana Fouts                             University of Alabama                    3.51              Jr.        Psychology / Sport Management
C         Bailey Hemphill (1) (#) ($)           University of Alabama                    4.00 / 4.00   Gr.       Early Childhood Education / Hospitality Mgmt.
IF         Mackenzie Boesel (1) (#) (@)    University of South Carolina          4. 00 / 4.00   Gr.       Sport & Entertainment Management
IF         Jessie Harper (2)                         University of Arizona                       3.74 / 4.00   Gr.       Sociology (UG)
IF         Kaylee Tow (1) (%)                      University of Alabama                    4.00 / 4.00   Gr.       Marketing / MBA
IF         Sami Williams (1) (&) (@)           Iowa State University                      3.94 / 3.93   Gr.       Information Systems & Business Analytics
OF       Renee Abernathy                         University of Kentucky                    4.00              Jr.        Human Health Sciences
OF       Andrea Howard (&)                    University of New Mexico            4.00              Sr.       Biology
OF       Janelle Meoño                             University of Arizona                       3.84              So.      Communication
DP      Kendyl Lindaman (1) (@)           University of Florida                        4. 00 / 4.00   Gr.       Sport Management

A team of young teachers of MBDOU No. 91 has successfully presented the idea of ​​the “Svistoplyas” project

Ninety One, 91 To, everything about Ninety One

Ninety One or 91 (kaz.”Tosan Bir”, Russian Ninety One) is a Kazakhstani boy band that debuted on September 1, 2015 under the JUZ Entertainment label, which includes: A.Z. (Azamat Zenkaev), ALEM (Batyrkhan Malikov), ACE (Azamat Ashmakyn), ZaQ (Dulat Mukhametkaliev) and BALA (Daniyar Kulumshin). The founders of the new musical genre Q-pop (English Qazaq-pop, Kazakh pop), which originates from K-pop. The producer of the group is a member of the Kazakhstani musical group ORDA – Erbolat Bedelkhan.

A.Z.

Real name: Zenkaev Azamat Baybulatovich
Nickname: AZ
Position in the group: Group leader, rapper
Date of birth: 28/09/1993
Zodiac sign: Libra
Height: 182 cm
Weight: 65 kg
Place of birth: Atyrau
Hobbies: Paintball, swimming, dancing.
Family: Dad, mom, sister, younger brother.
Languages: Kazakh, Russian.
Idols: Eminem

Facts:

– Since 2004 he began to get involved in rapping and participated in street freestyle battles. Since 2006 he began to professionally engage in underground rap

– Winner of the K-TOP IDOLS project.

– Songwriter, sound engineer.

ZaQ

Real name: Mukhametkaliev Dulat Bolatuly
Nickname: ZaQ
Position in the group: Rapper, choreographer
Date of birth: 08.02.1996
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 62 kg
Place of birth: Semey
Hobbies: Watch anime, study languages ​​and mythology of different countries.
Family: Lived with grandparents for 17 years. There is a mother, a younger brother and a sister.
Languages: Kazakh, Russian, English.
Idols: Eminem, Oxxxymiron

Facts:

– A fan of hip-hop culture since the 2nd grade, at the same time he began to study rap.-After he moved to Almaty to study, he was a member of the underground label Raphana Rec.

– At school he was engaged in acrobatics.

– Winner of the International Olympiad in the Russian language.

– Participant of Internet battles on Kazakh rap.

– Favorite book – Billy Milligan’s Multiple Minds.

Alem

Real name: Malikov Batyrkhan Abaevich
Nickname: Alem
Position in the group: Vocalist
Date of birth: 02/18/93
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Height: 174 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Place of birth: g. Uchkuduk, Uzbekistan
Hobbies: Football, cinema, anime.
Family: Mom, dad, older brother and sister.
Languages: Kazakh, Russian.
Idols: Chris Brown, Usher, Robbie Williams, Michael Bubble, Frank Sinatra.

Facts:

– Finalist of the “Kazakhstan dauysy” project.

– Semi-finalist of the “X-factor” project.

– Laureate of international competitions in Barcelona (Spain), Berlin (Germany), in Russia.

– Favorite anime – “Death Note”.

ACE

Real name: Ashmakyn Azamat Kairatuly
Nickname: ACE
Position in the group: Vocalist, leading dancer
Date of birth: 29/08/1993
Zodiac sign: Virgo
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 59 kg
Place of birth: Almaty
Hobbies: dancing, outdoor recreation, table tennis, extreme sports
Family: father, mother, younger brother.
Languages: Kazakh, Russian, Korean.
Idols: Brian McKnight, BoysIImen, Craig David, Eric Benet

Facts:

– Trained at SM Entertainment (South Korea) in 2012-2015

– From an early age he was fond of singing, then he began to attend vocal lessons.

– He is fond of reading mystical and esoteric books.

BALA

Real name: Kulumshin Daniyar Akhylbaevich
Nickname: BALA
Position in the group: Leading vocalist
Date of birth: 02/19/1998
Zodiac sign: Pisces
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Place of birth: Aktobe
Hobbies: Drawing
Family: Dad, mom, younger sister, younger brother.
Languages: Kazakh, Russian and English (basic).
Idols: John Legend, Sam Smith, Chris Brown, Bruno Mars, James Arthur.

Facts:

– Former member of the Brotherhood instrumental group.

– Since childhood, he began to sing and get carried away with music.

In Krasnodar, 91 teams fought for the Dynamo Cup in beach volleyball.

In Krasnodar, the Dynamo Cup in beach volleyball was played.91 teams from six regions of Russia competed for the trophy.

For the fourth year in a row volleyball “Dynamo” gathers beach volleyball fans from all over Russia in Krasnodar.

This year, the number of participants broke all records – 91 teams from six regions of the country gathered to identify the best and compete for valuable prizes. And there was something to fight for: the best men’s and women’s teams, as well as the winners in the mixed doubles, were promised a two-day trip to Greenland. Also, the winners were in for a golden set with the players of the women’s Dynamo Irina Filishtinskaya and Ekaterina Krivets.

Among the athletes there were both beginners and those who did not miss a single Dynamo Cup. For example, Igor Radzhabov from Rostov “Victoria” comes here every year. It is recognized that during this time the tournament has seriously evolved.

“It can be seen that more and more partners and sponsors are attracted every year. At the same time, there is some innovation in the infrastructure every time. Now I see there is already a bar. Now it is coffee, and all kinds of drinks, and cocktails, and fruits. Everything is located very conveniently, close to the meadows, ”says Radjabov.

An unusual duo supported the volleyball players at the very court. The coach of the Ulyanovsk team, Emil Zamaletdinov, watched the game of his players with a toy chicken named Klasha, which has recently become the mascot of his team.

“The fact is that Marina, who has now played, has previously played in tandem with Anna Malova, and Anya Malova is a member of the Russian national team, the libero of the Russian national team. But since she was invited to the national team, that’s all, now we are without a pair. The chicken has always brought us good luck, and in the hope that we will win, I came here with Klasha.Well, no luck, no big deal. Maybe Klasha was hungry, ”says Zamaletdinov.

The Ulyanovsk girls did not make it to the decisive matches – the level of competition is too high. Even the bronze medalist of the Russian Beach Volleyball Championship Ekaterina Makroguzova could not make it to the finals: her Lionesses are only third. In the women’s final, Victoria from Temryuk and Krasnodar Kubanochka met. The hostesses won only in the decisive, third game. The time has come for the exhibition game, for which Dynamo Filishtinskaya and Krivets were preparing with might and main.And despite their professional status, the volleyball players still had to worry, because, for example, Ekaterina was waiting for a beach debut.

“Actually, the elements are a little different, difficult to move. Still, on the sand or on the site – it’s completely different.