Proposed bill in Colorado would require youth sports organizations to have a conduct policy for coaches, parents, spectators & athletes, plus a system to report and investigate violations. Coaches would be required to complete abuse prevention training. kktv.com/2024/03/21/bil…

This year's White House proclamation on National Physical Fitness and Sports Month nods to a key #ProjectPlay theme: 'Youth sports leagues can be expensive, leaving too many kids with few options. The United States of America can do better.' whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

April's Sports & Society Newsletter is out!
Learn how city and county governments are growing access to youth sports. Plus, youth sports participation is bouncing back after the pandemic. How is your state doing? projectplay.org/news/2024/4/30…

In a guest article for #ProjectPlay , Linda Flanagan explores governments in three communities that are making sports more accessible. Plus, download a new resource with five ways cities and counties can better organize and support youth sports.

projectplay.org/news/2024/4/30…

LIVESTREAM ALERT! Join us virtually on May 15th. Although Project Play Summit 2024 is SOLD OUT, we will be livestreaming all plenary sessions from day 2. Register and read the agenda details at as.pn/summit24-live.

Number 2 is most important. Because it impacts the other 3.

If active, you sleep better, want to eat better, and smoking is stupid.

With many of us, at least.

Large new study confirms: physical fitness is linked to better mental health in young people, including less anxiety, depression and attention challenges #ProjectPlay Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General
nytimes.com/2024/04/29/hea…

The State of Play for Youth in Canada, produced by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities in collaboration with #ProjectPlay and Resonant Education, is out today. Learn more about the partnership and download the report at projectplay.org/international/….

Humbled to be among speakers Aspen Ideas this June -- those with sports or Aspen Sports & Society #ProjectPlay ties include Michael Lewis, Alex Rodriguez, Katie Couric, David Brooks and (new O's owner) David Rubenstein. I'll host session on major new initiative we'll be launching.…

Worth watching: New PBS doc on six orgs, including PeacePlayers in Northern Ireland, that “asks pertinent questions about diversity and community, and seeks answers on what it takes to bridge the issues and ideas that divide us all.”
pbs.org/video/bridging…

WNYers, check out this cool opportunity. Congrats to ProjectPlayWNY, MLBRBI, PoliceAthleticLeague and partners for creating this new in-town league and thanks to DICK'S Sporting Goods Sporting Goods Foundation for its support.