The Outdoor Sports

Growing up many of us knew the importance of sports and recreational activities and how they benefit both physical health and mental health. Our parents, school teachers, the media, and even our childhood sporting hero’s told the importance of sports and how it can keep us fit and healthy.

The North Face was founded in 1966 in San Francisco, California by two hiking enthusiasts taking a chance on a dream. Douglas Tompkins and his then-wife, Susie Tompkins, sold their small, climber targeted, clothing brand to Kenneth “Hap” Klopp two years later. From a single storefront to a global brand, The North Face has enjoyed incredible success in their 50 years of existence. They produce high quality outdoor apparel, gear and footwear in countries all across the globe. The North Face is a market leader when it comes to technology and performance. It’s clothing and equipment lines are catered towards college students, climbers,

Unlike many athletes, sports are not a means of rewards and recognition for me. The reason I play three sports year-round is for the lasting friendships and the relationships made between the players and the coaches. These relationships end up being stronger than most since you are around people who dedicate their spare time to better themselves in the sport. Friendships that are created through working hard and persevering daily have lasting qualities. Being on multiple athletic teams, I have learned to cooperate with a vast amount of people who do not share similar beliefs and values as me, which is a very important skill to learn.

How I will continue to develop and cultivate these skills moving forward is continue with my interests. I love the concept of how my interest and skills connect. Continuing sports will continue to help develop my skill of leadership. Adventuring will continue to assist in the development my skill of adaptability.

The boom of the Original Penguin golf shirts has been more resounding when golfers Dow Finsterwald, Jack Burke, Jr. and Andrew Palmer sported the outfit and exposed it more to their hordes of followers. Time had passed and the Original Penguin golf shirts have been a staple not just for men who played the sport but as a form of casual wear. With the legacy that the brand had left behind, it never had been an issue to keep the company's heart beating until Perry Ellis International purchased the brand in

In regards to the development of young athletes, a controversial question exists; will the path of early sport diversification or the path of early sport specialization ultimately lead to greater sport expertise and elite performance? Specifically, what effects can each pathway have on development of a child’s physical fitness and motor coordination as well as a young athletes career development? Stakes run high for sports with limited scholarship availability and national team sports, so, when it comes to athletes who are identified as talented at a young age, in many cases they are pushed to specialize in that sport early by parents with high expectations and aggressive coaches eager for success. Early sport diversification begins with the

Marsh, H. W., & Kleitman, S. (2003). School athletic participation: Mostly gain with little pain. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 25(2), 205-233.

Volleyball is a year-round sport. In 1916 rules were issued by the YMCA and the National Collegiate Athletic Association(NCAA). United States Volleyball Association(USVA) was formed in 1928 and is the sport’s national governing body.The Federation internationale de volleyball oversees the sport internationally. Volleyball became an Olympic event in 1964.

Chip Wilson, founder of Lululemon Atheltica, was an outdoorsy man in the business of surf, skate, and snowboarding. After taking the opportunity to try a yoga class in Vancouver, he came to find the experience quite wonderful. One thing he did not find so wonderful was the discomfort of the cotton clothing on his body after sweating from exercise. To solve this issue, he decided to take matters into his own hands. Who knew one man’s interest in the technicalities of fabric would lead to a multimillion-dollar, international company that thrives on product development and healthy-living (Lululemon Athletica, 2014).

Most kids believe that being outdoors is boring. This is because they have never tried sports. Sports are an enjoyable way to spend time outdoors because I can play football, run, and even swim.

Under Armour’s continuous focus on innovation to develop products based on the growing needs and preferences of consumers has helped it to become a fully integrated athletic brand servicing all the needs of athletes. For instance, in 2011, the company introduced Charged Cotton products, which are made from natural cotton but perform like synthetic products and dry faster. Strom Fleece product line with a water-resistant that repels water, without stifling airflow was one of the innovation of Under Armour. In 2012, the company launched coldblack

Academy Sports + Outdoors is a premier sports, outdoor and lifestyle retailer with a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear along with sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel and much more. The Texas-based company operates over 200 stores throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. The Academy Sports + Outdoors philosophy is to deliver an unparalleled shopping experience by providing convenience, offering a broad selection of products, delivering exceptional customer service and selling the right stuff at everyday low prices.

The most serious threat to The North Face is Patagonia, as both companies target the more serious outdoor adventurers. But of the two outdoor apparel companies, The North Face is trendier and appeals to a younger market, particularly college students, and products are available in thousands of retail stores nationwide. Therefore, The North Face appeals to more of a mass-market. In comparison, Patagonia has a distribution strategy that requires the operation of a limited number of retail locations in areas where demand is not as popular for outdoor apparel. Moreover, Patagonia continues to target the same market and do not aspire to become a trendy brand that is similar to The North Face.

The North Face is a rapidly growing brand that started out as a small shop in San Francisco, California. It was founded by two hikers as a small mountaineering retail shop, but has since taken off to become a world-renowned chain with high quality outdoor clothing and gear. The quality and variety of the brand has encouraged the extreme sport goers to continue to shop and spread the word of its reliability. This is important for a lot of the consumers because the Earth is nothing to mess with. They need reliable outerwear to keep them warm if they are climbing Mount Everest or even if they are just skiing down some easy bunny slopes in Colorado. The growth rate of the business alone shows the quality of the brand, but is not the only reason the brand has done so well. The logo plays a huge role in the spread of a business. All it takes is a glance at someone’s jacket for a new customer to discover the iconic brand.

Have you ever felt the rush of a fight? The butterfly feeling you get in your stomach just before the first punch is thrown. The blood inside your veins boil as your temper and your adrenaline rises to its peak. The feel of victory that you get from watching your opponent fall down to the floor caused by an amazing finisher of a spinning roundhouse kick. That’s the feeling that you will always have in the most amazing and the most physical sport in the world, The Ultimate Fighting Champion.