Mission

Preparing youth for life and leadership through sport

vision

To be the national exemplar in sport-based positive youth development programming.

The LiFEsports program is nationally recognized as a premier model for sport-based PYD. Most of our work involves impacting the lives of those who need it most. We strive to address the broader social conditions young people face, especially those exposed to various social vulnerabilities. Our Initiative’s focus on teaching has continued to impact the sport-based PYD field by developing tomorrow’s workforce, and our research demonstrates how sport can make difference in the lives of vulnerable youth.

All youth participating in the LiFEsports will receive the following:
  • Sports and Education Activities led by quality youth development professionals
  • Daily breakfast (Grab & Go meal) and lunch
  • LiFEsports T-shirt
  • Camp Awards
  • Sports clinics throughout the 2024/2025 school year (dates to be announced)
  • During the 2024 LiFEsports camp, all youth will participate in the following sports:
  • Basketball
  • Dance
  • Football
  • Health & Fitness
  • Running
  • Soccer
  • Baseball/Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Frisbee
  • Pickleball (tentatively)
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    Outreach

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    Outreach

    Provide quality sport-based Positive Youth Development (SBPYD) programming

    Middle School Programs
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    Teaching & Learning

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    Teaching & Learning

    Prepare and train tomorrow’s SBPYD workforce

    Get involved as a Student
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    Research

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    Research

    Research, discover and share best practices in SBPYD

    Current Research