Youth Sports & Education Expo Debuts in Philly 5/31-6/1

On the weekend of May 31 and June 1 from 10-5 on Saturday and 11-5 on Sunday, the Pennsylvania Convention Center will be the site for the largest single gathering of experts, resources, interactive sports activities and information on multiple youth sports, education, health and wellness at the premiere Sports & Education Expo (www.sportseducationexpo.com). The Expo, also offering autographs with sports celebrities, exhibits, and entertainment, is designed by South Jersey sports parents and entrepreneurs for parents and children ages 5-18, youth sports professionals, and school counselors throughout the region.

The Convention Center will be abuzz with the whooshing of basketballs into nets, hockey pucks and soccer balls into goals, the casting of fishing lines, and the sounds and sights of a dozen total interactive sports being sampled, including tennis, martial arts, football, lacrosse, softball, baseball, archery, hockey, and golf. Even parents can cast a fishing line and hit golf balls.

Presenting the interactive sports activities, clinics or demos will include, among others, the PGA-Philadelphia section; and the Philadelphia sports teams: the 76ers, and Soul (professional football). Also participating, among others, are the Philadelphia Phillies, Union (major league soccer), Wings (professional lacrosse) and the Camden Riversharks (minor league NJ baseball team).

Workshops from renowned experts will include:

Good Sports Parenting from Dr. Joel Fish 

Developing Better Athletes, Better People from the CEO of the Positive Coaching Alliance, Jim Thompson

Ways to Prevent Overuse Injuries, including Concussions and Heat Illness (more than 28 lectures, information and demonstrations by Virtua doctors and other professionals, including information from the STOP Sports Injuries Campaign—ideal for June’s National Student Safety Month

How to Continue Playing Sports in College and How to Pay for It,

·  Plus many more college topics for athletes & non-athletes at the Expo’s College Planning Fair-Sunday, noon-5

Techniques for Improving Speed, Quickness and Agility

How to Speak Up and Prevent Bullying

And Many Other Topics for Parents, Children, Youth Sports Professionals (Coaches, Athletic Directors and Athletic Trainers) and School Counselors

In a salute to our nation’s patriots during Philadelphia’s Year of the Veteran, active-duty military members, veterans, spouses, children and grandchildren are invited to enjoy the full weekend for free. A Patriots Basecamp for transitioning members of the military and veterans will present career, college, and other resources to patriots at no charge. Additionally, a Saturday night EXPY awards reception and silent auction will recognize the hard working, innovative individuals and organizations providing community service and support for youth through educational, sports and health programs.

Discounted online tickets are only $5 for students 13 and older, $10 for adults, and free for children 12 and under, covering the full weekend of day-time activities. Tickets are double the price at the door. Admission strictly to the College Planning Fair, Sunday, noon–5, is free. Admission is free the entire weekend for all daily activities to Active-Duty Military and Veterans’ Families who show ID. Pricing for the EXPY Awards reception and silent auction is separate. To register or for more information, visit www.SportsEducationExpo.com, email sherri@sportseducationexpo.com, or call 800-825-1575.