Get To Know: PAULi. – THE IDEA OF TOMORROW
I’m browsing Twitter and I run across a post from Pigeons and Planes, and I’m…
Support the arch Academy Track & Field Training Facility
I’ve worked extremely hard to earn my certifications to coach and train athletes in athletics. The next step is to build an indoor training facility to offset the lack of opportunities for regional athletes. With over 200+ high schools in the Memphis area, there are about 12 outdoor tracks and those are owned by public…
4 Burning Questions Before High School Begins | Is This Whitehaven’s Year?
Is This Whitehaven’s Year? This is Coach Willie Kemp’s second year at Whitehaven. “He’s supposed to win a championship and if not, he should be let go.” Sounds pretty crazy when you see it in print right? That’s because it is; but is it crazy to say that this is the most talented Whitehaven team…
The Elite Classic Recap | Notes and Standouts (Not a Ranking)
2029 Houston Middle pg Kolby Shaw is a smooth pg who plays with calmness and a quiet yet loud confidence. He’s easily one of the best point guards in the city. Shaw has a really good release on his shot, distributes to teammates, and doesn’t force the issue when it’s not there. Notes I didn’t…
The Elite Classic Recap | Colonial Showed Potential vs Houston
The Colonial vs Houston game on Friday night may have been the game of the entire 2-day event. It went to overtime before Houston won it 56-53. Kolby Shaw was good in that game, showing off his feel for scoring. He knocked the 3 down, showed touch on the floater, and handled the ball on…
The Elite Classic Recap | Dexter Is Looking for Respect
The Dexter vs Bellevue game was only a 9-point game at the half. Dexter used an aggressive defense to flip the switch and turned the second half into hooper’s paradise. The 3rd quarter saw Dexter outscoring Bellevue 26-9 behind the play of RJ Reynolds, Khiyon Jones, Gavin Taylor, Trey Moore and Montreal Hurt. The quartet played like a jazz…
The Elite Classic Recap | This Isn’t the Normal Millington Team
I’ll be honest, in all my years of writing about high school and middle school ball, I can only remember a few times that I may have written about Millington being pretty good. I can’t say that this year. I think they are sneaky and you will not want to play them when they hit…
The Elite Classic Recap | Elmore Park Looks Up to the Challenge
Some things stand out when you watch teams. You see the individual aspect of the ballers, you see which teams may be stronger, you see team’s weaknesses, you see player’s weaknesses and from all of this info you begin to form an opinion. You hear a lot about players, some more than others… so I…
ASICS Neocurve: Celebrate or Consider? | The Sustainability Report
Keep updated with news from ASICS: product launch, marketing campaign, store opening, and corporate update. Source: NEOCURVE™ | ASICS To Celebrate? ASICS was the first sneaker company to support the task force on climate related financial disclosures. The brand invested in Pyrates (Pyratex) smart fabric, a biobased textiles company. ASICS is doing the work and…
Training, Building Better Trainers and Explaining Why the Shoes Work
Altra Running Shoe Finder Quiz: Pick the Right Altra Shoe for You I’ve been fighting to find the correct building to train track and field athletes. In the process I’ve been pricing spike resistant flooring, high jump pits, plyo boxes, sleds and kettlebells. The cost of building out the facility is going to be around…
The 2024 Elite Classic Is Set To Produce Huge Match-Ups!!
The 2024 Middle School season is in GO mode and a staple of it, the Elite Middle School Classic, is back. Starting almost a decade ago, this has been a huge part of seeing who the future shooting stars will be. Fans want to know who we should be paying attention to. For areas outside…
The “Get Up” Takes Flight In Memphis: High School Standouts Shine in Ja, Foot Locker and Nike Event
“The Get Up”, hosted by NBA superstar, Ja Morant, Foot Locker and Nike celebrated the release of his new shoe, the Ja 2 this weekend in Memphis. Morant held giveaways during his block parties across the city for the fans along with games for the kids, pop-up shops and a showcase of local food… but…
The Karhu Super Fulcrum Takes the Super Shoe Casual
Inspired by our rich history of technical running innovation, KARHU is proud to introduce a brand-new silhouette to the lifestyle collection fresh from the archives of 2016. The KARHU Super Fulcrum is a modern retro sneaker based on an earlier prototype of similar name, the Super Fast. Source: INTRODUCING THE KARHU SUPER FULCRUM, A SUPER…
Athlos NYC 2024, Running Brands and the Growth Potential of Track & Field
According to the Atlantic, “Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian’s women’s track event late last month drew some 3 million viewers across its non-exclusive platforms, the company said.” The livestream aired 3 weeks ago. The video is still piling up views on YouTube, 102,000 and growing: The biggest stars in women’s track are ShaCarri Richardson and Sydney…
Nike Moves in the Right Direction with LeBron XXII but Not Far Enough
Source: LeBron XXII “Crown Jewel” Basketball Shoes The most expensive, regular SRP basketball sneaker has been the LeBron series. The final drops of the LeBron 21, Father of Pearl and Pearl Z rang up at $225.00 retail. Nike changed the design of the LeBron signature with the LeBron 20. In that year, all of Nike’s…
Under Armour Will Gain Momentum with Eric Liedtke Over Brand Strategy
I often write about Under Armour in terms of potential. When Kevin Plank moved back into the captain’s chair, any progression Under Armour attained during Patrik Frisk’s repair and relaunch tenure was immediately in question. I stated that Plank would have to build out a team, but seeing John Varvatos as one of the first…
After the Reverse Stock Split is Allbirds on the Path to Charming Charlie’s and Radio Shack?
Source: Allbirds Announces 1-For-20 Reverse Stock Split | Allbirds, Inc. When Nike struggles, every brand gets caught in the rough waters churning behind the ship. Add in giant waves already being generated in the ocean and smaller brands, not even in the performance running space, can find themselves spinning in the whitewater. Brands which maintain…
The Decline of New Releases in Sneaker Resale – Part 5
StockX is a private company with a massive amount of fundraising under its belt. The company is moving into a position where there won’t be another funding round. The company will have to IPO. In the first post in this series, I explained why the platform implemented guardrails to offset a slow market. Throughout this…
How Year over Year Reports on Resale Provided Hints of the Reality – Part 4
Compressed Lifecycle is the biggest issue in the sneaker industry (really, it’s sustainability but that’s a different discussion that’s coming). Brands who haven’t decided to chase a weekly drop schedule are seeing the benefits of patience bolstered by disciplined supply chain policies. When a brand chases a number to give investors what they want, versus…
Made to be Discounted and the Arbitrage Snitch -Part 3
Made to be Discounted is honestly a natural part of the product lifecycle and not a dig at Nike. MTBD becomes a problem when the lifecycle is compacted. Let me explain, no one ever really addresses what sneaker resale was or what it encroached upon. The initial wave (90s) began with sellers finding Air Force…
The Death of FOMO in Sneaker Resale – Part 2
Listen to the article: The sneaker industry needs nuance. Instead, the business is often looked at in extremes. Either, The sky is falling, or kicks are the hottest alternative commodities in the world. Discussing the reality of the industry isn’t exciting. It’s much easier to capture attention with complaints or praise. I’ve discussed in the…
StockX Adjustments in a Cooling Resale World – Part 1
Source: The State of Resale 2024 – StockX Whether the sneaker industry will admit and whether sneaker culture likes it, StockX is the measuring stick for the business of kicks. The site provides a bevy of data on trends and is capable of supplying real time indicators of brand heat. This doesn’t mean the platform…
Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels 2024 | An End and Beginning to the Rise of Track and Field
Athletes will compete for Wanda Diamond League titles when the series final takes place in Brussels on Friday and Saturday (13-14) Source: How to watch and follow the Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels | NEWS | World Athletics The fractured nature of track and field can be compared to a bell cast in bronze…