Beyond Sport invests in communities, programs and partnerships that are creating a more progressive world through sport.
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Jun 12
Our media partner, The @SportingNews, with a great piece highlighting some of the Play Coll3ctive project partners. As always, thank you. 💚
sportingnews.com/us/tsn/news…
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Jun 8
We’re proud to launch a new grant opportunity with the NFL Foundation for organizations in Mexico City, Newcastle (UK), Paris and the Greater Toronto Area.
Applications close Friday, July 3, 2026
🔗 beyondsport.smapply.io/prog/…
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Jun 3
Pride Month is a time to celebrate LGBTQ communities and keep working toward a world where everyone feels safe, welcome and free to be themselves.
In sport and beyond, everyone deserves the chance to play, lead, connect and belong.
#PrideMonth #SportForGood
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May 31
Sometimes the reset starts small — one breath, one page, one moment outside 🌊
NFL wide receiver @dpeoplesjones shares what helps him stay grounded.
A lesson from the locker room for Mental Health Month, with support from the @NFLPA.
#MentalHealthMonth
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May 31
As Mental Health Month wraps, one Head In The Game takeaway is clear:
Sport can support mental wellbeing when it’s designed with care.
From coaching to session structure, how sport is delivered matters.
#MentalHealthMonth
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May 29
You don’t have to figure it all out alone 🤝
NFL offensive tackle Calvin Anderson (@the_conda25) shares a reminder on leaning on your people, asking for help and going further together.
A lesson from the locker room for Mental Health Month, with support from the @NFLPA.
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May 29
Feeling safe and included in sport isn’t a given — it needs to be built into the playbook.
In Ireland, @SARIireland uses sport to bring young people from different cultures and communities together, pairing play with conversations that directly address racism and identity. 👐
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May 28
Travel the world with Beyond Sport 🌍
In this month’s Beyond Sport Bulletin, we’re sharing stories from partners and innovators using sport to create new opportunities in communities around the world.
Check it out: mailchi.mp/beyondsport/dont-…
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May 28
Confidence isn’t about never feeling doubt.
Troy Pride Jr. shares a reminder on staying steady through pressure and the moments that test you.
A lesson from the locker room for Mental Health Month, with support from the @NFLPA.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth | @NFLPAFmrPlayers
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May 27
From the Head in the Game evaluation:
75% of young people in the programs supported by HITG learned new ways to cope.
From breathing techniques to checking in on teammates, these are skills that go beyond sport 🧠
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May 26
In London, Deptford Lionesses create soccer and flag football sessions designed for young women — with check-ins, peer support & consistent coaching that builds trust over time.
It’s an environment where players can speak up, support each other and grow in confidence. 💪
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May 25
For World Football Day, we’re introducing Play Coll3ctive, a new initiative to back community organizations expanding equitable access to sport.
3 years. 3 countries. 3 strategic partners.
Stay tuned as we’ll announce the project partners in the host cities soon 👀
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May 22
Confidence is something you practice.
In Hong Kong, InspiringHK Sports Foundation uses basketball to help young people build resilience, teamwork and self-belief — both on and off the court.
With the right support, sport becomes a place to try, fail, grow and keep going. 🏀
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May 20
May 26 is #WorldFootballGivingDay, powered by Common Goal ⚽
A global moment to back organizations using football for good — creating safer spaces, opening doors and building stronger communities.
Support Beyond Sport and help us keep supporting this work.
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May 20
🚨 LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! 🚨
The Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award recognizes youth who are using sport as a catalyst for social change. The application for the 2026 BJKYLA is open until May 22.
Apply at bit.ly/BJKYLA-2026 💚
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May 19
For many, the water offers something different — a sense of freedom, capability or belonging.
In Poland, Fundacja Swim for a Dream uses swimming to create space for people to move, explore and build confidence on their own terms. 🏊️
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May 18
The HITG evaluation shows that mental health support in sports can grow with the right tools and continued learning.
Coaches who took part in both training & the Learning Community felt more confident starting conversations, recognizing when young people might be struggling.
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May 17
Feeling pressure? Going through a change? Trying to stay grounded?
Former Cowboys tight end Ian Bunting has a few words for you.
A lesson from the locker room for #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth — thanks to the @NFLPA for helping make the connection. 💚
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May 15
In São Tomé and Príncipe, 48% of girls don’t know how to swim and are scared of the sea.
SOMA Surf is changing that through surf therapy, combining surfing, guided reflection and trauma-informed support to help participants build confidence and manage stress. 🏄♀️
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May 14
Join us for our Head In The Game Munch & Learn w/ Dr. Meredith Whitley. This session will explore The Paradox of Participation & the ways youth sport can both support & undermine mental health.
🗓 May 19 | ⏱ 12pm EST | 💻 Virtual
👉 RSVP required at bit.ly/HITGMAY
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