Getting inquiries about signups. Unfortunately, registrations are closed. Going with 3 divisions this year. We don't have enough vols to supt demand. 1st time in 6yrs we don't have our 16u. Sat was bittersweet. It had the feel of a championship day but I know many are left out.
We will be launching Phase 2 of our Spark Grant program on 8/5! Awards up to $25k for organizations making a difference for higher ed students. Sign up below for our 7/29 webinar to learn more and see what changes are in store for Phase 2.
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Per our new research with @DICKS Sporting Goods, high poverty schools offer 1/3 fewer sports than low poverty schools.
We know there is more work to be done. @MarjSnyder spoke on behalf of WSF on the Sports Matter Panel with @AlexMorgan, @LarryFitzgerald & more this morning 👏
We've experienced 3 eras, "Free Play", "Everyone Gets a Trophy" & "Tournament Teams" In all eras, there was a societal push to go in a different direction. We're saying that maybe, the right way to fix youth sports is to find a balance that includes all 3. #mvp360philosophy
I've been telling anyone who will listen, the answer isn't always "Access" to sports. What most inner city youth need is "Opportunities" in sports. 2017/18 we developed a softball tournament team in North Philadelphia. It's a small sample but the result speaks...
Looking for a strong, female role model to run our Sports for Juvenile Justice Girls Strength and Conditioning program. Thursdays 5:30-7:30, at Fidonce, 3640 G St. Philadelphia PA 19134. This is a paid position.
FIFA and UN Women signed an MOU that aims to realize gender equality for women both on and off the pitch. The partners will work to make football more accessible to women and girls and to disseminate diverse sports content to promote gender equality.
A challenge was set - become the first men's team to win a 3x3 gold medal for the United States. These young men rose to the occasion.
📹 Highlights from a monumental evening in Mongolia 👇