January 2009 Entries
While futsal remains a relatively new effort in this country, its ranks are growing. They will continue to grow as well. In effort to speed its growth, futsal organizers can do well to follow the recommendations of those in the business world.
Let's put it this way: many times in sport, we tend to take the approach of "if we build it they will come." Or in sports vernacular, if we offer a league, then people will join.
But in the business world, its not quite that simple. There are many competitors, just as there are in sports. Today, there are...
How do you get funding to start your Upward sports program?
Sometimes the desire is there but the budget is weak. This is particularly true in these more difficult economic times. But there are solutions. Certainly, Upward as a program will provide suggestions. Just call -800-585-4721 (press 2) .
But there are many other ways to start an Upward Sports program. Here are a few suggestions:
1. Look at applying for a grant from a private foundation. There are private foundations that provide funding for faith based activities that help support the community. Look at www.christianfoundationgrants.com for a subscription database listing private foundations in...
I was up at 5am for one of those crazy 6am indoor soccer games for my 12 year old son. We followed that with a 7:40am game for my 13 year old. We could still zip off to church after all of that. But nonetheless, these are the types of mornings you definitely ask why we do this thing called sports.
Hey, let's face it. Most of us have this dream that our kids are going to grow up and be some world class athlete--Olympics, Gold Cup, World Series, Pro Bowl, etc. I know I had that dream growing up.
But the...