About
Welcome to HERO Kids Sports
HERO KIDS SPORTS is an innovative, non-competitive sports enrichment program for kids ages 2-12 years old, teaching the fundamentals of sports and the values of teamwork in a fun and encouraging environment. Our HERO Programs have been curated for all skill and play levels supporting our kids in building their confidence through our 11-sport curriculum.
HERO Prioritizes a culturally inclusive, socially emotionally rich environment for all youth by preparing them with important on-field and off-field skills including cognitive regulation, emotional competencies, and social and interpersonal skills.
Our 11 sports include: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Floor hockey, Gymnastics, Kickball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and field, Volleyball, Mindfulness Yoga, Gym Games, and a variety of fun Obstacle Courses! Sport Options
HERO COACHES: At HERO Kids Sports, our coaching team goes beyond traditional instruction; they are the heartbeat of our vibrant community. We prioritize a culturally inclusive, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) rich environment for all youth, with our coaches playing a pivotal role in creating it. Not only are they skilled in teaching sports, but they are also FUN, inviting, comedian-like, theatrical, and humorous.
We go beyond conventional coaching methods by ensuring that our coaches bring an extra layer of excitement to each session. Their charismatic and engaging approach creates an inspiring environment not only for the kids but for all families who have registered for HERO Kids Sports. We believe that a positive and uplifting atmosphere is key to fostering a love for sports and building a strong community.
Our approach involves hiring, training, developing, and supporting our staff in a way that goes beyond the ordinary. HERO Coaches exemplify positive leadership, cultivating an encouraging environment based on responsibility and respect. Through this unique child-focused introduction to learning sports, we provide exceptional education in an inspiring atmosphere that resonates with both children and their families.
Join us for a sports experience that goes beyond the game – where our coaches not only teach skills but also create lasting memories and a sense of belonging for everyone involved
The Science Behind It All
Neurological benefits of an active lifestyle
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The Evidence
The evidence supporting the neurocognitive benefits of an active lifestyle in childhood is well established. The research demonstrates that aerobic exercise positively affects areas of the brain that are responsible for thinking, memory, and problem-solving. Scientists investigating this relationship in children found behavioral differences in higher versus lower aerobically fit children for tasks measuring these brain abilities.
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The Brain
We now know the brain responds to positive and negative experiences. The implications of this research are that when children actively learn how to navigate down a soccer field or chase a fly ball they are building their brain’s memory capacity to learn efficiently and quickly. The actions of supportive parents, teachers, and coaches make the retrieval and consolidation of information and memories a more fluid, safe, and efficient process.
The Algorithm
Exercise + Learning Skills + Supportive Coaches =
Better Problem Solving, Improved Memory, and Efficient Learning.
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​​Learning sports at a young age positively affects a child's development of their gross motor skills including Balancing, Running, Jumping, Throwing, Catching and kicking.
Team HERO Management
Coaches qualities include high energy, and demonstrated ability to motivate children while creating a fun learning environment.
Founder/CEO
Mike Simpson
Coach Mike
Director Of Administrative Services
Adriana Simpson
Coach Adriana
Program Manager
Noah Gaby
Coach Noah
Vice President of Operations
Maura Bird
Coach Mo
Senior Program Manager
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Thomas Powers
Coach Thomas
Senior Head Coach & MIT
Shyenne Hollenback
Coach Shy
Managing Director
Mckinzie Ellis
Coach Mckinzie
Head of Regional Development
Paige Ruiz
Coach Paige
HERO prioritizes a culturally inclusive, Social and Emotional aspects of Learning (SEAL) rich environment for all youth and our HERO coaches by preparing them with skills needed to model social and emotional intelligence through sport. Our approach is to hire, train, develop and support our staff through exemplifying positive leadership, cultivating an encouraging environment based on responsibility and respect. Through a unique child-focused introduction to learning sports, we provide exceptional education in an inspiring atmosphere!