Athletic scholarship

Does different types of shoes matter in basketball? The answer to that question is yes, because there are different types of shoes that can help certain players. There are high top and low top shoes that players use. The players usually choose the type of shoes that they use, depending on how they play. Nike is one of the top basketball shoe brands in the game. The Nike Hyper Dunks are one of the most used shoe in basketball. Evaluating the Nike Hyper Dunks based on materials, traction, price,…

The EVERLAST Pro Style women's gloves are also known as the 'hook' and 'loop' training gloves. These boxing gloves are designed for sparring and punching bag training. Since these gloves conform to the shape of the female fist, they promote proper punching. These gloves feature an increased wrist protection for a more deadly punch. The marketing slogan for these gloves is that they are "serious gloves for serious boxers". EVERLAST started out during early 1900 by making swimsuits and later…

Colombia Sportswear is a company based in the United States that does manufacturing and distribution of sportswear and outwear. Paul Lamform the father of Chairperson Gert Boyle presently, founded this company in 1938. Company has it’s headquarter in Cedar Mill, Oregon the unincorporated division of Washington country, Oregon, near Beaverton in the metropolitan area of Portland. Colombia sportswear is also involved in the production of headgear, footwear, skiwear, outwear, camping and equipment…

Are you a swoosh addict or a stripe aficionado? In this case the power of the swoosh would have to come up on top. Nike’s sport research laboratory (NSRL) is a key factor in Nike’s success, This lab helps create new ideas on shoes, etc. It also gives them cutting edge because other companies don’t have these labs. Nike brings in more revenue through their shoe industry than any other company in their category of selling. Nike’s net worth is triple the worth of Adidas according to Forbes.…

Heat On Your Feet I first started collecting and categorizing shoes in middle school. In middle school, I met kids from other elementary schools who also categorized shoes into specific categories. Ever since then, I have been always looking for shoes that fit into certain categories that I like. Based on their look, I placed shoes in one of three categories: the Polished Legends, the Formal Freaks, and the Buddies. The Polished Legends are hands down the best-looking shoes out there. The…

Athletic Training is something that I have been interested in for quite a while. It requires a willingness to improve the body, health wise and strength wise. I have chosen this career field because it is something I like to do, and have been doing for a long time. Athletic Training also involves lifting weights and getting physically fit to improve our life and self-esteem. Athletic Training is something that anyone could do. A good benefit to Athletic Training would be the feeling of relief…

Phil Knight was born on February 4th, 1938 in Portland Oregon. Phil Knight attended the University of Oregon and received a bachelor’s degree in journalism and later he attended Stanford graduate school of business to receive his maters degree. Knight wanted a job during high school, his father refused to give him a job where he worked; The Oregon Journal. So Knight went to the Oregonian, another local newspaper and worked the night shift reporting sports scores. He would run 7 miles everyday…

Over the years, shoes have become a “Big thing”. Sneakers have become popular over the years because you can buy them,sell them, and talk about them. Sneakers are popular and cool. First of all, for some people you can buy them and make a collection. Sneakers have become increasingly popular for it is a hobby. In the text, “Calling All Sneaker -heads”, the author wrote, “Jordan Geller set the record for the the largest collection of sneakers .” That collection includes an abundance of…

Running can definitely help you have the body of your dreams and also stay fit and healthy at all times. What you need to know is how to choose the right pair of shoes for you, so that you don't have to deal with any sort of health problems. Here are some of the most stylish running shoes for women that you should confidently go for. Asics Womens GEL Noosa Tri 10 Running Shoes The sleek upper design of these shoes is fabricated with the Seamless Construction and technically engineered mesh in…

The Hoyt Vicxen bow was designed to be lightweight without sacrificing quality. With an axle to axle length of 30 inches, this bow is designed for comfortable use by female archers. The brace height of 6.75 inches also allows for a comfortable draw by those with smaller frames. A low weight of 3.6 pounds keeps this bow light and easy to maneuver throughout a hunt. Easily store and carry this bow with the rest of your gear without adding too much weight or bulk. The less you have to lug around,…