Youthsports Stories

Punt, Pass & Kick was a free NFL youth football competition that started in 1961 and was huge in the 1970s. Kids ages 6 to 15 competed at local events by doing one punt, one pass, and one place kick. Scores were based on distance and accuracy, and the whole town usually came out to watch the kids on the field.

In 2012, Bataan, Philippines, basketball is more than just a game-it's a lifeline. Twelve-year-old Chae Jacobs, a quiet but determined school varsity player from a coastal town in Bataan, dreams of reaching the NBA, a dream that feels impossibly far for a Filipino kid playing on cracked concrete courts under the scorching sun. Too young, too small, and surrounded by doubt, Chae must navigate school life, family expectations, and the brutal reality of Philippine basketball as he fights for every inch of progress. From barangay courts to varsity tournaments, this is the story of discipline, sacrifice, and belief-a grounded coming-of-age basketball novel about how great dreams are born in small places. The road to the 2018 NBA Draft begins here.

Within The Lanes - A Fisher Seasons Novel (Book 1) Before dawn, Charlie Fisher is already awake. At thirteen, he trains in silence - counting lengths, carrying fatigue, learning to measure progress in ways no one else can see. While his classmates arrive at school untouched by the morning, Charlie has already given hours to the water. Around him, his family adjusts to the rhythm sport demands. His mother, Dalia, coaches netball and learns when to guide - and when to step back. His older sister, Dani, watches quietly, noticing the changes others miss. Within the Lanes is not a story about winning. It's about early mornings, long seasons, and the kind of growth that doesn't announce itself. About what it means to keep showing up when there is no guarantee of reward - and how endurance, over time, becomes its own form of success. For readers drawn to character-driven stories, subtle emotional shifts, and the quiet weight of becoming.

Luke "Lockdown" Lawrence A confident but humble baller from Richmond who turns grit into greatness. Known for his signature move, The Lawrence Lockdown, Luke's defense and heart make him a leader on and off the court. Basketball isn't just his game it's his way forward.