Alpha 10U Softball hosts CPR training to close out American Heart Month
CHARLESTON, W.Va., Feb. 24, 2026 – Alpha 10U Softball is closing out American Heart Month by equipping its young athletes with one of the most important skills they can learn: Hands-Only CPR. As important as hand/eye coordination or even the ball, bats, and gloves, Hands-Only CPR is something that can make a difference when facing a cardiac arrest.
This Friday, the Alpha 10U travel softball team is joining with the American Heart Association at Cutting Edge Athletics (3 McJunkin Rd, Nitro, WV) at 6 p.m. to learn the life-saving skill of Hands-Only CPR.
The team will be wearing red and learning the two simple steps to save a life: (1.) call 9-1-1- and (2.) push hard and fast in the center of the chest.
“Our Alpha 10U team is not just building strong softball players, we’re building strong, confident young athletes. Learning Hands-Only CPR is about more than skill; it’s about being prepared to step up when someone needs you most. As we wrap up Heart Month with the American Heart Association, we want our athletes to understand that leadership happens on and off the field. Knowing Hands-Only CPR empowers them to protect their teammates, their families and their communities. That’s the kinds of team we’re proud to grow,” said Alysia Hively, Assistant Coach of the Alpha 10U team.
The American Heart Association reminds people that in a cardiac emergency, every minute counts. CPR can double or even triple chance of survival. Protecting your family, your friends, and your community starts with being prepared, which is why the Association is building the Nation of Lifesavers. The goal of this initiative is to have at least one person in every household knowledgeable on how to perform CPR.
You can learn more by visiting http://cpr.heart.org today.
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About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
For Media Inquiries:
Kevin Pauley, kevin.pauley@heart.org
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org
