And today… my famous racing school 😄
27 young riders, from #Cheltenham to #Matlock, #Newport #SouthWales to Blaenau Ffestiniog, all together for a four-hour, intense #cyclocross session.
Kids pushing each other, learning, levelling up — exactly what grassroots sport should look like.
It’s a genuine pleasure and honour to coach these young people.
And now… we rest.
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas 🎄🚴♂️
#GrassrootsCycling #YouthDevelopment #CommunitySport #BikeTooter #MerryChristmas
Heading into 2026 I hope to connect w people who share these interests: #tutor #mentor #tutormentor #youthdevelopment #workforcedevelopment #nonschoolhours #birthtowork #volunteer #complexproblems #socialcapital, #maps, #systemsthinking #leadership #clmooc #networkanalysis #conceptmaps
GS Caltex held an arts-based career exploration program for 62 Yeosu-area students, combining industry site visits and art therapy to foster youth development.
#YonhapInfomax #GSCaltex #Yeosu #CareerExploration #ArtTherapy #YouthDevelopment #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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What does the carrot have to do with #YouthDevelopment? Read the article.
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Kỷ niệm 20 năm thành lập, Hà Nội FC được ghi nhận là CLB thành công nhất trong kỷ nguyên bóng đá chuyên nghiệp Việt Nam. Đội bóng thủ đô đã bền bỉ cống hiến, kiến tạo nên nhiều thế hệ cầu thủ kế thừa tài năng cho bóng đá nước nhà.
#HàNộiFC #BóngĐáViệtNam #VLeague #ĐàoTạoTrẻ #CLBHàNội
#HanoiFC #VietnameseFootball #Football #YouthDevelopment
U22 Indonesia chỉ triệu tập 4 cầu thủ nhập tịch và không đặt mục tiêu vô địch SEA Games 33. Đội bóng xứ vạn đảo ưu tiên phát triển tài năng trẻ hơn là theo đuổi thành tích ngay lập tức.
#SEAGames33 #U22Indonesia #BóngĐáĐôngNamÁ #ThểThaoViệtNam #Football #SEAGames #IndonesiaFootball #YouthDevelopment #VietnamSports #TinThểThao
HOLY CLEATS, SOCCER FANS! We're witnessing a LEGEND IN THE MAKING! Cristianinho just LAUNCHED his Portugal U16 career like a RONALDO FREE KICK! This kid's got CHAMPIONSHIP DNA and he's HUNGRY for glory! Watch out world - the next generation of soccer DOMINANCE is HERE! This is how DYNASTIES are built, folks! #SoccerLegacy #NextGenStar #PortugalSoccer #YouthDevelopment
Reggie Walsh and Chelsea's Young Squad Break Multiple Records in Champions League Win
Reggie Walsh, Chelsea’s promising midfielder, made history by becoming the club’s youngest-ever player to feature in the Champions League at just 17, surpassing a longstanding record. Manager Enzo Maresca, who admires Walsh’s instinctive play and professionalism, has shown great faith in the club’s ... [More info]
Signarama partners with First Tee, providing $75,000 in signage grants to support youth development through golf programs nationwide. Empowering next-generation leaders through strategic community investment. #YouthDevelopment #Golf
Timona Academy và Khoa Y - Trường Đại học Y Dược Cần Thơ đã ký reloj hợp tác chiến lược, tập trung vào đào tạo, nghiên cứu và phát triển nguồn nhân lực y tế - thẩm mỹ. Đ交易 this là bước tiến quan trọng, kết nốiducation và kỹ năngύl Boost cho ngành y tế địa phương.
Tags: #Education #Healthcare #Partnership #CầnTho #MedicalTraining #YouthDevelopment #Vietnam
Can volunteer-based #tutor #mentor programs help build bridging social capital for youth living in areas of concentrated poverty. I wrote this in 2019. tutormentor.blogspot.com/2019/07/unde... #SocialCapital #YouthDevelopment
Visited Asaph and his mother’s coffee garden today ☕ a truly inspiring family project! Their hard work and care have turned the land into a thriving space full of healthy coffee trees. I even joined in harvesting some beans 💚 If anyone needs quality coffee, Asaph can deliver it directly. Support young farmers creating sustainable change #FoodForest #YouthDevelopment #Agroecology #SustainableFarming #EcoYouth #ClimateAction
Africa: Liberian Teenagers Evans David, Kamara Kosso Selected for Fiba Africa Youth Camp: [Liberian Investigator] Published: September 30, 2025 http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TNNW9x #FIBA #AfricaYouthCamp #Liberia #YouthDevelopment #Basketball
Ministry of Tribal Affairs and UN India launch fellowship for tribal youth empowerment through learning and career development. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/education/news/adi-yuva-fellowship-tribal-youth-empowerment-hadfk1fl?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AdiYuvaFellowship #TribalEmpowerment #YouthDevelopment
Today I found this 2014 interview by Phil Shapiro when I searched for #youthdevelopment. Listen at https://makertube.net/w/g54TZtCGVF8LCzdyFvaUHk
Một bạn trẻ 17 tuổi ở Nam Phi, đang thực hiện dự án ghi lại hành trình hướng đạo của mình qua ảnh phong cảnh để đạt giải Springbok. Bạn ấy đang gây quỹ để mua máy ảnh và tìm kiếm lời khuyên từ cộng đồng về cách kể chuyện bằng hình ảnh một cách hiệu quả.
#photography #storytelling #youthdevelopment #scouting #nhiếpảnh #kểchuyện #pháttriểntrẻ #hướngđạo
MENA’s Sports Investment Boom: Economic Diversification
Author(s): Scott Douglas Jacobsen
Publication (Outlet/Website): The Good Men Project
Publication Date (yyyy/mm/dd): 2025/05/04
Michael Ashley Schulman, CFA, is the Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Running Point Capital Advisors, a multifamily office overseeing global macro strategy, investment management, and impact assessments across public and private markets. Schulman highlights the MENA region’s shift toward sports investment as a key diversification strategy under Vision 2030 initiatives. With a 16.5% CAGR through 2030, investments in stadiums, esports, and global partnerships aim to boost tourism, media, and sponsorship revenues. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman lead with privatization efforts, grassroots programs, and high-profile club stakes. While market immaturity and asset bubbles pose risks, community-driven initiatives and youth training programs enhance long-term growth. The region’s modernized sports landscape offers premium spectator experiences but faces over-commercialization, infrastructure concerns, and cultural tensions amid rapid transformation.
Scott Douglas Jacobsen: What is important to know about the MENA region regarding economic diversification?
Michael Ashley Schulman: I’ve commented a few times in the past about MENA and GCC development, though usually about U.S. markets. Vision 2030 is specifically a Saudi initiative begun nearly nine years ago in April 2016; but oil still accounts for nearly 3/4s of Saudi fiscal revenue To me, one of the most interesting diversification angles is the investment-cultural approach, especially with sports.
The MENA region is rapidly transforming its sports landscape—from high-profile events like the Qatar World Cup to strategic investments in premier clubs and leagues around the world—positioning itself as a powerhouse in global sports. With a projected CAGR of 16.5% through 2030, investors can look beyond the immediate glamour of marquee deals to the underlying drivers of economic diversification, tourism enhancement, and broader media and sponsorship opportunities, i.e., in ancillary sectors such as hospitality, technology, and consumer brands tied to sports experiences.
As long as valuations don’t outpace realistic projections there is a long runway here for growth, especially in the areas of aspirational youth-sports training camps for developed and emerging market parents that want their children to have the best physical and developmental opportunities in a world that is paradoxically getting glued to their smartphone and computer screens.
Jacobsen: How are MENA countries investing?
Schulman: Middle Eastern countries (notably Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman) are channeling massive investments into sports as part of broader economic diversification strategies (e.g., Qatar National Vision 2030, Saudi Vision 2030, Oman Vision 2040). These initiatives aim to transform the region into global sports hubs, with projected market values (such as Qatar’s sports market reaching an estimated $3.7 billion by 2025) that signal strong growth potential.
State-of-the-art stadiums, training centers (like Aspire Zone in Qatar), sustainable sports facilities, and hosting landmark events (e.g., the FIFA World Cup 2022, upcoming FIFA World Cup 2034 bids, major international tournaments) enhances international visibility and offers investors a platform to tap into a global audience.
With substantial investments in digital technologies and esports ecosystems—ranging from broadcasting deals to purpose-built gaming arenas—the region is not only modernizing traditional sports but also capturing the interest of younger, tech-savvy audiences, which creates new revenue streams and opportunities for innovation-driven investments.
Initiatives like the privatization of sports clubs in Saudi Arabia and strategic partnerships (for example, Qatar’s stake in top European football clubs) provide a framework for sustainable revenue generation and risk sharing where such collaborations are designed to integrate global expertise and boost the competitiveness of domestic sports markets.
Investments that are coupled with community-driven initiatives (like the Generation Amazing Foundation and grassroots sports programs) promise not only financial returns but also measurable social impact which can be appealing to impact investors looking for sustainable, legacy-building projects.
Jacobsen: What about immaturity of the market?
Schulman: Market maturity is a concern—sports sectors in these regions are still developing, which can lead to volatility, lower liquidity, and limited historical performance data to inform valuations. There’s also the risk that overinvestment in sports could lead to asset bubbles if enthusiasm outpaces fundamental growth, especially if global sports media rights and sponsorship revenues do not materialize as projected.
Jacobsen: What about the ecosystem of provisions for sports fans there with this?
Schulman: For sports fans, the region’s transformation offers a comprehensive ecosystem of benefits including world-class venues hosting major events, enhanced digital and esports engagement platforms, robust youth development programs producing local talent, and community-focused initiatives that blend cultural heritage with global sports. This investment fueled integrated approach delivers both premium spectator experiences and deeper community connection, particularly resonating with younger audiences through modern facilities and digital innovation.
On the other hand, fans may face significant challenges including inconsistent infrastructure quality, over-commercialization threatening local sporting identity, logistical issues at major events, and social tensions arising from rapid cultural changes. These factors can impact the fan experience through overcrowding, safety concerns, and cultural conflicts, particularly when progressive initiatives clash with traditional values.
Jacobsen: Thank you for the opportunity and your time, Michael.
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#economicTransformation #esportsEcosystem #sportsDiversification #Vision2030 #youthDevelopment
Today at the Balochistan Youth Resource Center, we conducted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the "Roadmap for Socio-Economic Development of Youth in Balochistan", under the ongoing "Implementation of Youth Policy Project".
The session brought together diverse stakeholders, practitioners, and community representatives, all contributing valuable insights.
#YouthDevelopment #Balochistan #PolicyImplementation #SocioEconomicDevelopment #YouthEngagement
ATAP Foundation launches Scout Troop 611 with Scouting America, empowering youth through innovative leadership and character development program in Burlington County. Enrollment now open for ages 5-10! #Scouting #YouthDevelopment
Africa: Building Africa's Sports Ecosystem - Clare Akamanzi On Sports, Leadership and Breaking Boundaries: [New Times] Clare Akamanzi, CEO of NBA Africa, was recently in Rwanda to attend the just-concluded Giants of Africa Festival, a signature event nurturing young talent and promoting sports across the continent. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TMXz5N #Africa #Sports #Leadership #NBAAfrica #YouthDevelopment
