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Photo Submission
Use this link to submit your ALL of your favorite photos each month! If you do not see them in the next issue, dont worry, we continue to pull from the uploads each month!
We do our very best to try and include as many athletes as possible. There are some size requirements that may effect if your photo is chosen. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at youthnationteam@gmail.com
Shoutouts
The Shoutouts feature in Youth Nation Magazine allows parents to celebrate their athletes with a personalized ad, complete with a family photo and a special message. Whether big or small, these one-time ads offer a unique way to recognize your child’s achievements while supporting their league.
Best of all, 100% of the profits from Shoutouts go directly back to the league, helping fund equipment, programs, and other resources that benefit all the young athletes. It’s a meaningful way to show your pride while making a lasting impact on your local sports community.
New!
GUARANTEED PHOTO UPLOAD
Introducing our new Guaranteed Photo Upload option, designed to celebrate your athlete while giving back to the local businesses that support our community
Every month, Youth Nation receives hundreds of amazing photos of young athletes, and while we love seeing all these great moments, not every photo can make it into the magazine With this option, you can ensure your athlete's photo is featured in one of our upcoming issues by agreeing to connect with one of the local small businesses that sponsor this program. It’s a win-win: your athlete gets to be featured, and you help support the businesses that keep the community thriving
When you participate, you’re choosing to engage with the businesses that make it possible for us to continue offering our services free of charge to leagues, athletes, and families; AND allows us to donate THOUSANDS back to the sports league
There is no requirement or obligation to purchase or participate, just to allow them to connect with you!
This can done every month!
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PLAYER PROFILE
WINFIELD LITTLE LEAGUE | CARDINALS | #22 | SHORTSTOP
Meet Liam Higginbotham, the energetic and fun-loving shortstop making big plays for the Winfield Little League Cardinals! At just eight years old, Liam is already turning heads with his hustle, heart, and highlight-reel catches Hailing from Fraziers Bottom, Liam has only been playing baseball for two years but you’d never guess that from the way he commands the infield
This season, Liam’s favorite moment came during a nail-biting game when he sprinted and leapt to catch a line drive, ending the game in dramatic fashion “Did it look like an MLB catch?” he proudly asked afterward Spoiler alert: it absolutely did!
PLAYER PROFILE
Say hello to Autumn Richey, a bright and determined young ballplayer from Winfield, WV, who’s stepping up to the plate for her first season of coach pitch! After two fun years in T-ball, Autumn is now ready to show what she can do on the field and she’s already making memories.
WINFIELD LITTLE LEAGUE - LILAC ATTACK #17
Check out what PCTC did!
Putnam Career and Technical Center Students Rock the 2025 SkillsUSA Competition!
Putnam Career and Technical Center (PCTC) students totally crushed it at the 2025 SkillsUSA Competition! From building and fixing things to saving lives and showing off job skills, these students proved they’ve got what it takes to be the best of the best.
First off, PCTC won the Total Participation Award which means more students from our school competed than almost anywhere else! That’s a huge deal. We also won the Quality Chapter Award, which shows that our SkillsUSA chapter is organized, active, and full of awesome members who work hard all year long
And guess what? Two of our very own students, Alexandria Knight and Cameron Simmons, were named SkillsUSA State Officers! That means they’ll help lead students across the whole state How cool is that?
Q & F A C T S
How does this benefit the league/kids? Youth Nation is designed to uplift, highlight, and celebrate the young athletes while bringing the league closer together!
Why are there businesses advertising? By partnering with local businesses for advertisements in its publication, events, and giveaways, Youth Nation provides vital financial support to youth sport leagues, enabling them to thrive and offer quality programming. This collaboration not only injects much-needed funds into the leagues but also fosters community engagement and accessibility by ensuring that both the league and parents can benefit from its contributions free of charge.
How much does Youth Nation cost? This monthly platform is FREE to all participating families each year. Grandparents, aunts & uncles, other friends, and family do have the option to sign up to receive a copy in the mail for a small monthly fee.
What happens if I submit photos and they are not included? Of course we try our best to feature as many athletes as possible, but if you do notice it, please do not be upset Simply send us a message and we will make sure it is in a following issue!
Can I recommend a local business who would want to support this platform? Absolutely, send us a quick note or pass along our contact information to them.
Does the league, board members, or coaches make the decision on photos used or advertisers promoted? No. Youth Nation is a seperate entity that compliments and supports the league. We follow little league international guidelines and take suggestions from the league.