Vol. 9, October 2025
Hi , welcome to the January 2025 issue of the Lineup! In this month’s issue, we’re going to explore:
- How accessible youth sports programs can reignite the joy of play, promote
inclusivity, and foster lifelong positive impacts. - How a 7-year-old’s touchdown sparked hope and created a movement.
- Whether youth sports are becoming too stressful?
- How The Lids Foundation is recommitting to giving kids access to play.
- The upcoming Spring 2025 Every Kid Sports Pass.
- A sneak peek into how Every Kid Sports Pass recipients are learning, celebrating, and having fun on and off the field.
Enjoy this content and please don’t hesitate to reach-out with suggestions on anything you’d like to see in future issues.
– James Suri, Marketing Director, Every Kid Sports
Field notes.
The transformative power of youth sports.
Youth sports are about more than trophies and competition—they’re about joy, growth, and the life skills kids gain along the way. Despite declining participation due to rising costs and pressures from elite programs, community-focused sports can reignite the magic by prioritizing inclusivity, fun, and development over exclusivity.
Read the full article to explore how accessible programs empower kids, unite communities, and create lifelong positive impacts:
“The run” that sparked hope and united the pediatric brain cancer community–and beyond.
Jack Hoffman’s story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of sports to inspire and unite. From his unforgettable 69-yard touchdown run at age 7 to his role in raising over $14 million for pediatric brain cancer research, Jack touched countless lives. His journey reminds us of the courage and joy that sports can bring, even in the face of unimaginable challenges.
Read the full article to learn how Jack’s legacy continues to inspire:
Are youth sports becoming too stressful for kids?
Luka Dončić’s explores this question through groundbreaking research as he reminisces on his youth sports experience. Ultimately looking to uncover how to bring the joy and magic back to the game. Read the full article to learn more!
Read the full article to learn how Jack’s legacy continues to inspire:
The Score.
The Lids Foundation Recommitment.
Last year, the Lids Foundation partnered with Every Kid Sports, contributing a generous $50,000. Their support enabled 346 income-restricted kids, including inspiring young athletes like Misi, Mason, and Cameron, to experience the joy and benefits of participating in sports. We’re thrilled to announce that the Lids Foundation has pledged another $50,000 for 2025, supporting even more kids.
The Spring 2025 Every Kid Sports Pass.
Do you or someone you know need help paying youth sports registration fees? The Spring 2025 Every Kid Sports Pass opens on February 4th at 10AM Pacific Time. Help us spread the word so we can ensure as many kids as possible get the opportunity to play this spring.
Behind the Scenes.
Real kids. Real footage.
Real joy!
In our new behind the scenes series, we get the opportunity to see how kids who receive an Every Kid Sports Pass are growing, learning, practicing, celebrating, and most importantly having fun! Check-out the video!
Get in the game.
Interested in helping kids develop through sports?
The Mission and Vision of Every Kid Sports
Our mission is to find and facilitate the funding that helps kids from income-restricted families participate in youth sports so they, too, can experience the positive benefits of playing.
Our vision is to widen the current youth sports participation model so it includes kids from income-restricted families, providing every kid an equal opportunity to play youth sports, regardless of socio-economic status.
