Sports

Vision: In KidZ is creating a home where all aspects of mental health, diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging (DEIAB) in sports reside.

 As we sharpen our understanding of what kids need to be successful, we have to bring that learning into youth sports because of how influential sports are on kids' lives, especially those who are most underserved. So many of the world’s children are trying to become athletes while also experiencing issues of poverty, violence, discrimination or displacement.

For youth sports to create safe spaces they need to be physically and emotionally safe so kids will have the proper scaffolding to address what they experience inside and outside of sports.

We also need to update youth sports leaders on the latest tools and discoveries in early childhood development so trainers and coaches will be able to mentor at the highest levels and train the most competitive athletes.

By developing the whole child and developing leaders who think holistically, we’ll avoid some of the pitfalls that have impacted sports in previous years. We’ll draw more children and families back into sports, delivering on its promise to provide the play kids need to truly thrive.