Resources for Coaches & Youth Sport Providers
- Aspen Institute Project Play - How to Develop Kids as Athletes and People
- Good Sports - Equipment Donations for Organizations
Youth sport organizations serving kids 3 to 18 in high-need communities may apply to receive brand-new equipment, apparel and footwear. The application has a rolling deadline. Email [email protected] with any questions
- Aspen Institute Project Play - Resources to Support Minority Athletes (scroll down on page)
- Athlete Ally – 5 Ways Coaches Can Be Allies For LGBTQ Athletes
- CHJS + NIKE - Made to Play Coaching Girls Guide
- GLSEN Game Plan for Coaches
Creating safe and inclusive teams for LGBTQ+ athletes - Hijabi Ballers Working With Muslim Female Athletes
- How to Coach Girls
Co-created by the United States Olympic Committee and Nike and inspired by Aspen Institute Project Play - LGBTQ+ Athletics & Education Teen Toolkit
- NASPE - Coaching Athletes with Hidden Disabilities
- NIKE - Made to Play Coaching for Belonging Playbook
Stories, expertise and advice on inclusive practices, including from the Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport (CHJS) - NRPA - Equity Language Guide
This guide can help those in the field of parks and recreation use consistent and appropriate terms related to diversity, equity, inclusion, race, age, gender, sexual orientation, ability and more - Positive Coaching Alliance Development Zone
A collection of webinars, sport movie discussion guides, Roundtables, Live Sessions and more from various sources addressing Overcoming Racism in Sports - Return on Inclusion
Sport-specific diversity, inclusion and belonging online learning platform for athletic professionals to build cultural competence & develop inclusive leadership skills - RISE Activity Modules:
Inclusion, Exclusion & Racism - In or Out?
Understanding our Identities
Exploring labels, how our identities are constructed and ways diversity can be valuable - Women's Sports Foundation:
Tips to Get A Girl Active
We Play Interactive
- AAKOMA Project:
State of Mental Health for Youth of Color 2022
Supporting Black Students’ Wellness Amid Mounting Challenges (with Teach For America)
Video: Mental Health and Safety of Athletes - Moorad Sports Law Symposium (Villanova University) - Aspen Institute Project Play:
Call for Coaches: Guidebook on Coaching Social and Emotional Skills in Youth Sports
Redefining Winning in Youth Coaching
Social and Emotional Coaching Video Series - Center for Healing & Justice Through Sport (CHJS):
What is Healing Centered Sport?
Implementing Healing Centered Sport - Global Sports Matters:
COVID has spurred a youth mental health crisis. Here’s how coaches can help. - Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation ft Doctor Grant (2020):
Courageous Conversations: Talking to Children about Racism video
Learn more about the Return to Play Fund and access additional resources.