The Lowdown On Golf: Basic Rules To Etiquette

Golf is a seemingly simple sport. Get the ball in the hole with the fewest amount of strokes possible. But once you get into the fundamental nuances and rules, it becomes a lot more complicated. This guide breaks down the rules of golf so you’ll know...

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Dec 09, 2024
Master the Game: Soccer Rules for Adult Rec Players

Soccer is known for its versatility—11 players on each side, a ball, and two goals are all it takes to play a game. But, like any sport, it has its own set of unique rules, and adult recreational soccer leagues usually adapt those rules even further....

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Dec 04, 2024
Hidden Costs Of Becoming An Elite Athlete

Ah, the dream of athletic greatness! What athlete hasn’t fantasized about standing on the podium with a gold medal hanging from their neck while the national anthem plays? The allure of becoming the next Michael Jordan or Simone Biles is powerful. Th...

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Oct 30, 2024
Sporty Stocking Stuffers That’ll Score Big

The gifting season tis right around the corner. Instead of racking your brain to figure out what to give the athlete in your life, we’ve done the heavy lifting for you and put together a list of sporty stocking stuffers that are sure to please. Heck,...

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Sep 23, 2024
Sports Matrix: 21 Tech-Forward Tools For Adult Athletes

From apps to sensors to smart sports gear, technology is everywhere these days. But which technology is ideal for adult athletes? Our curated list of technology that can help you in your adult sports pursuits includes some tried-and-true favorites an...

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Sep 12, 2024
Demystifying Cricket: Learn How (And Where) To Play

Cricket isn’t just a sport—it’s a passion for millions of players around the world. That is, with the exception of North America, where it’s still mysterious to many. So why not learn more about the insane global popularity of cricket and what makes...

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Sep 05, 2024
Show off some pickleball flair 👀

Plus, we give you a whole bunch of easy ways to get extra entries to improve your chances to win! Ready? Hit the button below to enter.Let's Go!Tanja KropfAdults Play Sports Founder | Adult Athlete | Terrible Dancer#growupandplay

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Aug 29, 2024
Why Older Adults Play Sports: A Comprehensive Review

The Growing Trend of Senior Sports Participation In recent years, more older adults are playing sports. It used to be rare to see seniors at the gym or on the field, but now it’s common. This change is not just a trend. It’s a move towards healthier,...

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Aug 27, 2024
Soccer, pickleball, and Olympics

Howdy!Summer is winding down, but hopefully, you got time to play some sports in the sunshine! I've been nursing an ankle injury for months, so it's derailed my playtime--grrrr! This is the less fun side of being an adult athlete--longer recovery tim...

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Aug 23, 2024
Meet the adult athlete who defied all odds

I loved getting the chance to meet and write about our latest featured athlete--Steve Ferreira.Yes, he's physically different--he has cerebral palsy. But more notably, he's different in his incredibly tenacious grit, his contagious positivity, and hi...

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Jul 16, 2024
amateur vs pros, plus hockey + beer 🍻 🏒

Happy Friday! Hope you had a fantastic week. I'm still nursing my ankle sprain, but nonetheless gonna give soccer a go on Sunday. Yeah, probably stupid.A couple quick things from APS as you head into the weekend:Bruce Bode, President of the United St...

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Jun 21, 2024
Gophers & Tennis

Do you play sports on grass? I do, but it's not the lush, green grass the pros get to play on. It's the kind where it barely qualifies as grass and gophers call home.So yeah, I sprained my ankle. But I digress! Less time on my feet means more time wo...

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Jun 13, 2024