Play Where You Stay activates neighborhood parks, breaks down barriers for inner-city soccer playersAs the world’s most popular sport, soccer transcends national and cultural boundaries and socioeconomic status. But in the United States, soccer participation comes with fees, transportation requirements and other barriers that have kept the game… Mar 07 19March 07, 2019Article at High Ground
The Making of Memphis Rox: South Memphis' massive rock climbing gymIn 2011, graduating senior Christopher Dean made national headlines when he introduced commencement speaker President Barack Obama at Booker T. Washington High School’s graduation ceremony in South Memphis. “President Obama was one of the best things… Apr 25 18April 25, 2018Article at High Ground
South Memphis rugby and soccer teams promote community growth, youth opportunities and land reuseThe Bluff City is a basketball town located in the heart of college football country. But in South Memphis, rugby and soccer – two internationally popular sports not traditionally played in the neighborhood – are creating community by bringing… Apr 18 18April 18, 2018Article at High Ground
Irish Sports Gain Popularity, Attract Diverse Pool of PlayersWhen you think of sports in Memphis, ancient Gaelic games certainly aren’t among the first to come to mind, but the traditional Irish sports of Gaelic football and hurling are gaining popularity in the Bluff City. The Gaelic Athletic Association… Jan 05 18January 05, 2018Article at We Are Memphis
A Hard RoadOn a cloudy late May afternoon, the young men of the Sheffield High School Knights soccer team disembarked from the charter coach that carried them home to Memphis, after suffering a dramatic defeat at the state championships in Murfreesboro. That… Jun 12 15June 12, 2015Article at s99134bd5c35f43db9be1015b946dda00
Honoring a Tigers LegendPractically every student at the University of Memphis over the past half century has crossed paths with Stan Bronson Jr., one of the athletic department’s most dedicated and durable supporters. For 54 years, Bronson has faithfully served as a batboy… Jul 13 12July 13, 2012Article at Memphis Daily News
