Sports stories worth sharing.
Our Every Kid Sports ‘life stories’ bring our mission to life through shared experiences of kids finally getting to play sports.
life lessons:
water safety
Arabella, age 4
“Arabella’s enjoying her swimming class!”
Arabella’s mom, Lauren
life lessons: water safety
Arabella, age 4
“Arabella enjoying her swimming class! We are so thankful for this program to help Arabella learn a new sport- swimming, and be more confident when it comes to water safety. ”
– Arabella’s mom, Lauren
life lessons:
beyond fundamentals
Trystan, age 12
“Having my son involved in sports goes far beyond merely learning the fundamentals of the game.”
Trystan’s mom, Lauren
life lessons: self esteem
Trystan, 12
“Having my son involved in sports goes far beyond merely learning the fundamentals of the game; it’s about instilling essential core values that will guide him throughout his life. Through practices and games, he’s discovering the true power of teamwork and the importance of collaboration with others, which teaches him that success often comes from working together toward a common goal. He’s also learning a crucial life lesson: that sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose, and how to handle both outcomes with grace and resilience. I genuinely believe that his participation in sports is playing a significant role in shaping him into a remarkable young man. I’ve noticed incredible growth in his confidence as he begins to master skills, overcome challenges, and celebrate achievements, both his own and those of his teammates. The sense of camaraderie among the team, along with the supportive group of parents, creates a warm, family-like atmosphere that enriches his experience. Through this journey, my son has forged true connections and made great friends, bonds that I am confident will last a lifetime. It’s heartwarming to see how these friendships evolve, as they share victories and setbacks, creating memories that will shape their childhood together. Each practice and game not only hones their athletic abilities but also builds a foundation of trust, respect, and lasting companionship.”
– Trystan’s mom, Lauren
life lessons:
taking the shot
Aisea, age 10
“He showed a lot of various skills and putting up shots that were difficult at first…”
Aisea’s dad, Willy
life lessons: finding community
Aisea, age 10
“I am grateful and thankful to Every Kids Sport for giving my son Aisea Tatafu the opportunity to engage in a sport that he loves, which is Basketball.
Aisea was not only able to participate but he was able to learn various skills and techniques that was shown in every game he played. He showed alot of various skills and putting up shots that were difficult at first and this built his confidence, which made him enjoy the sport and helped bring him out of his shyness to being a very strong and confident team player.
Thank you Every Kids Sport for your support and service you have given that enabled Aisea to participate, learn, develop and improve dramatically in the sport of Basketball. I hope you continue to support children like him to help give them the opportunity to play and learn a sport not only to keep them active but to help them enjoy and develop in something that they love.”
– Aisea’s dad, Willie
life lessons:
love and blessed
Me’Kahi, age 13
“Being the single mother of 6 is a challenge but…”
Me’Khai’s mom, Yvonne
life lessons: self esteem
Me’Khai, age 13
“Being a single mother of six is a challenge but it also brings joy to my heart that all of my children love sport and it’s a blessing Every Kid Sports helps make it possible. ”
– Me’Khai’s mom, Yvonne
life lessons:
challenging yourself
Eli, age 7
“We knew right then our hands were going to be full with this one.”
Eli’s mom, Maxeen
life lessons: challenging yourself
Eli, age 7
“Eli has always been my little energizer bunny since the moment he began walking at 7 months old. We knew right then our hands were going to be full with this one. We learned how much he loved being outdoors and playing with any ball he could pick up with his tiny hands and became a very fast learner. I knew I couldn’t wait until he was of age to put him in his first sport.
At 4 years old, he started playing flag football and since then has evolved tremendously with his athleticism, sportsmanship and always willing to challenge himself by trying out other sports, such as Pee Wee football, basketball and now rookie baseball. He truly has the heart for playing on the court and on the field. Eli was personally invited to play in his first tournament for the 2025 Seahawks NFL FLAG Regional Tournament on May 17th!
We are so very excited and we can’t wait to cheer his team on and watch him be great doing what he loves to do. Thank you so much for this opportunity allowing me to share with you about my son and his love for the game.”
– Eli’s mom, Maxeen
life lessons:
self esteem
Zahar, age 10
“The sport has given him a positive outlet for his energy and emotions.”
Zahar’s mom, Rachel
life lessons: self esteem
Zahar, age 10
“Football has had such a positive impact on my seven-year-old son since our move to a new state. It’s helped him build confidence, make new friends, and feel a strong sense of community. The sport has given him a positive outlet for his energy and emotions, and we’ve seen such growth in both his self-esteem and his joy.”
– Zahar’s mom, Rachel
