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Athletes
Nadia Barghelame, a young parkour athlete, is captured mid-air as she performs a dynamic parkour jump between structures in an indoor training gym.

11-year-old Girl Practices the Art of Parkour

September 2024

Nadia Barghelame, an 11-year-old girl from Denver, Colorado, recently started a sport that, while not mainstream, has quickly become her favorite. “It has all the things I like: climbing, running...

11-year-old Girl Practices the Art of Parkour

Nadia Barghelame, an 11-year-old girl from Denver, Colorado, recently started a sport that, while not mainstream, has quickly become her favorite. “It has all the things I like: climbing, running...

September 2024
Athletes
Caroline 'CC' Crawford, a senior volleyball player for the University of Wisconsin, smiles as she holds the NCAA Regional Champion trophy.

Chasing Dreams: How CC Crawford Balances Volley...

September 2024

Caroline “CC” Crawford, a fifth-year senior volleyball player at the University of Wisconsin, knows the importance of the game and has been competing all her life, on and off the...

Chasing Dreams: How CC Crawford Balances Volley...

Caroline “CC” Crawford, a fifth-year senior volleyball player at the University of Wisconsin, knows the importance of the game and has been competing all her life, on and off the...

September 2024
Fans
Three women, wearing Boston Red Sox hats, smile and laugh while attending a game at Fenway Park. The crowd around them is filled with excited fans as they enjoy the baseball game on a cool, overcast day.

The Power of Fan Support: How Fans Inspire Athl...

September 2024

Fan support is an integral part of sports, providing athletes with the motivation and energy needed to perform at their best. From college teams to professional leagues, the presence of...

The Power of Fan Support: How Fans Inspire Athl...

Fan support is an integral part of sports, providing athletes with the motivation and energy needed to perform at their best. From college teams to professional leagues, the presence of...

September 2024
Athletes
Jaylinn Mitchell, sophomore midfielder for SMU Soccer, kicking a soccer ball during a nighttime game, with 'Jaylinn Mitchell - Sophomore Midfielder for SMU Soccer' text on the image.

An Interview with Jaylinn Mitchell, Sophomore M...

September 2024

Fan Day Nation sits down for a one-on-one interview with soccer star Jaylinn Mitchell, Sophomore Midfielder for SMU. As a freshman, Jaylinn saw three starts in 19 games of play. He scored in...

An Interview with Jaylinn Mitchell, Sophomore M...

Fan Day Nation sits down for a one-on-one interview with soccer star Jaylinn Mitchell, Sophomore Midfielder for SMU. As a freshman, Jaylinn saw three starts in 19 games of play. He scored in...

September 2024
Athletes
Tommy Bruner, a guard for the Denver Pioneers, looking upwards during a game. He is wearing a white and red Denver jersey with the number 0.

Tommy Bruner: How to be Different and Stand Out

September 2024

Fan Day Nation’s own Mikayla Nagl had the privilege of sitting down with Denver Pioneers guard Tommy Bruner, a standout both on and off the court. 

Tommy Bruner: How to be Different and Stand Out

Fan Day Nation’s own Mikayla Nagl had the privilege of sitting down with Denver Pioneers guard Tommy Bruner, a standout both on and off the court. 

September 2024
Coaches
How the Mental Game can Change the Physical Game

How the Mental Game can Change the Physical Game

September 2024

Jess Hanson, Cherry Creek Girls Lacrosse Coach, started a company called COGNELITE that helps athletes train. But instead of training their body, Hanson focuses on the mind.

How the Mental Game can Change the Physical Game

Jess Hanson, Cherry Creek Girls Lacrosse Coach, started a company called COGNELITE that helps athletes train. But instead of training their body, Hanson focuses on the mind.

September 2024