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The Man With the Plan: Gary A. Cobbs at the YMCA of Greater Louisville
Founded in 1853, the YMCA of Greater Louisville has been a long-established community anchor for the city and surrounding area....
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How the Retractable Roofs of OpenAire Redefine Recreation and Wellness Spaces
Built to make wellness accessible for all, the all-aluminum, retractable roof systems of OpenAire allow recreation spaces to thrive —...
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10 Effective Ways to Market a Youth Sports Program
Running a successful youth sports program isn’t just about offering quality coaching and a positive environment. It’s also about making...
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The Bold Reimagining of JCC of Greater Vancouver
In episode 27, Eldad Goldfarb, the executive director of JCC of Greater Vancouver, shares how an aging 63-year-old facility sparked...
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Erica Barnes on Intentional Programming to Boost Family Engagement and Maximize Facility Space
In this Leadership Viewpoint, Erica Barnes, the director of business development at NinjaZone, shares how community rec centers can address...
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Anaheim Family YMCA CEO Brent Finlay Announces Retirement
The Anaheim Family YMCA announced the retirement of CEO Brent Finlay, following 40 years of dedicated service. Over four decades,...
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Meet the 2026 Community Rec Leadership Summit Sponsors
Learn about the 2026 Community Rec Leadership Summit sponsors. The 2026 Community Rec Leadership will be held February 17-19 at...
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YMCA of Florida’s First Coast Announces Darryl Head as New President and CEO
The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast announced the appointment of Darryl Head as its next president and CEO. Head will...
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YMCA of Greater Cleveland Expands Youth Programming Through NinjaZone Partnership
How a strategic partnership with NinjaZone helped the YMCA of Greater Cleveland diversify offerings, attract new families and drive program...
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In this Leadership Viewpoint, Mark Hines, the VP of sales and marketing at Paddock Pool Equipment Company, discusses common challenges...
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The Surge of Strength Training and How Rec Centers Can Capitalize
In the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 20th annual Worldwide Fitness Trends forecast, strength training ranked as one of...
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How YMCA of South Hampton Roads Masters Fitness Trends
Below, Danny O’Connor, the VP of healthy living at YMCA of South Hampton Roads, details the biggest fitness trends impacting...
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Greater Peoria YMCA Names Brad Ruehrdanz as Next CEO
The Greater Peoria Family YMCA has named Brad Ruehrdanz as its next CEO, selecting a leader whose career has been...
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Hiring With Heart: Why Mission-Driven Staffing Is Community Rec’s Secret Weapon
According to Indeed, the talent market for hiring is as tumultuous and competitive as it ever has been. Therefore, it’s...
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Tour the Massad Family YMCA Branch of the Rappahannock Area YMCA
Devlin Reiley, the marketing and PR director at the Rappahannock Area YMCA, provides a tour of the Massad Family YMCA...
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YMCA of Honolulu Names Walter F. Thoemmes III as Next President and CEO
The YMCA of Honolulu announced that Walter F. Thoemmes III has been selected as the Y's next president and CEO,...
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