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Many baby boomers are making physical activity a part of their lives in retirement, including <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-byrd-239aba231/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-great-franchisee-karan-john-byrd-amazing-athletes-2718600" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Karen and John Byrd</a>, who are doing so by investing in an <a href="https://youthathletesunited.com/home/amazing-athletes/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-great-franchisee-karan-john-byrd-amazing-athletes-2718600" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Amazing Athletes</a> franchise. Not only is this venture keeping them physically active, but they are helping kids learn the importance of consistent movement. <a href="https://1851franchise.com/youthathletesunited">Amazing Athletes</a> uses a multi-sport program to benefit children physically, mentally, socially and emotionally. Currently, the franchise has a presence in 30 states, and over 50,000 kids participate annually.We spoke to Karan and John Byrd to learn more about their journey to franchising with Amazing Athletes.&nbsp;Watch the full interview above or on <a href="https://youtu.be/V2UuOjB6fjE?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-great-franchisee-karan-john-byrd-amazing-athletes-2718600" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>.ABOUT AMAZING ATHLETES:Amazing Athletes, founded in 2003, uses a multi-sport program to benefit children physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. The program introduces the fundamentals of 10 different sports (soccer, hockey, volleyball, basketball, tennis, lacrosse, football, track and field, baseball, and golf) in a non-competitive environment. Children in Amazing Athletes routinely gain greater confidence, learn to combine fitness with fun, and develop 6 key motor skills: balancing, running, jumping, throwing, catching and kicking. For more information and to find out about franchise opportunities, currently covering 30 states and over 50,000 kids annually, visit www.amazingathletes.com.ABOUT <a href="https://youthathletesunited.com/home/soccer-stars/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-great-franchisee-karan-john-byrd-amazing-athletes-2718600" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">SOCCER STARS</a>:New York-based Soccer Stars was founded in 2000 and is the largest corporately run youth soccer program in the country. Soccer Stars’ goal is to use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children improve their soccer skills while at the same time building self-confidence, enhancing gross motor skills, honing socialization skills, and developing physical literacy. Dynamic local and international coaches work with small groups of boys and girls to develop these skills and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Soccer Stars operates in over 25 major markets reaching over 110,000 children each year. Additional information is available at " target="_blank" rel="nofollow<a href="">http://www.soccerstars.com</a>.ABOUT <a href="https://youthathletesunited.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-great-franchisee-karan-john-byrd-amazing-athletes-2718600" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">YOUTH ATHLETES UNITED</a>:Established youth sports and activities brands Amazing Athletes, <a href="https://youthathletesunited.com/home/soccer-stars/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-great-franchisee-karan-john-byrd-amazing-athletes-2718600" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Soccer Stars</a> and <a href="https://youthathletesunited.com/home/tga/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-great-franchisee-karan-john-byrd-amazing-athletes-2718600" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TGA Premier Sports</a> come together under parent company, Youth Athletes United. With 15 - 20 years of success for each individual brand, a total 250+ units and 200,000+ children instructed nationwide each year, Youth Athletes United has earned trust in each community they touch. The brand’s overarching mission is to help the world understand that every kid is an athlete and ultimately impact the lives of over one million children. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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