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WHAT IS PLAYMAKER PLAYOFFS
Every kid has a story worth celebrating.
Playmaker Playoffs isn’t about the score. It’s not about the best athlete or the greatest play. It’s about a different kind of greatness, the kid who shows up with everything they’ve got, works harder than anyone expects, and makes the people around them better just by being there.
We’re looking for three kinds of Playmakers this season: the ones who play with Heart, the ones who bring the Hustle, and the ones who build Community. Nominate a kid in your life who embodies one, or all three, and tell us their story.
Because every kid deserves to be seen. And every kid deserves to play.
THREE AWARD CATEGORIES
CHOOSE YOUR PLAYMAKER
Three awards. Three stars. One for every kind of kid worth celebrating.
HEART AWARD
HEART
The kid who plays (and practices) with passion.
ABOUT THIS AWARD
This award is for the kid who brings passion and purpose every single time they show up. Win or lose, they give it everything. They love the game, and it shows.
VIDEO PROMPT
“Show us your Heart. Share a moment, on or off the field, that captures why your kid plays. What does their love for the game look like?”
HUSTLE AWARD
HUSTLE
The kid who outworks everyone, every time.
ABOUT THIS AWARD
This award is for the kid who doesn’t wait to be great. They put in the extra reps, they never stop pushing. Hustle isn’t about talent. It’s about choice.
VIDEO PROMPT
“Show us your Hustle. Share a moment that shows how your kid works. What do they do when things get hard? What keeps them going?”
COMMUNITY AWARD
COMMUNITY
The kid who makes everyone better.
ABOUT THIS AWARD
This award is for the kid who sees the whole team. They cheer for others, they lift people up, and they make sports feel like a place where everyone belongs.
VIDEO PROMPT
“Show us your Community. Share a moment that shows how your kid shows up for others. How do they make their team, their family, or their community better?”
SEASON TWO NOMINEES
MEET THE PLAYMAKERS
Watch their stories. Cast your vote.
HEART CATEGORY
HUSTLE CATEGORY
COMMUNITY CATEGORY
HOW IT WORKS
THREE STEPS. ONE PLAYMAKER.
Nominating a kid is simple. Just tell share their story with us.
01
PICK A CATEGORY
Choose Heart, Hustle, or Community, or nominate for all three. Every category deserves a champion.
02
SUBMIT A VIDEO
Record a short video using the prompt for your category. Show us who your kid is, not just what they can do.
03
CAST YOUR VOTE
Watch the submissions and vote for the Playmakers who move you. Share their story and spread the word.
AMPLIFY YOUR VOTE
GIVE A LITTLE. GAIN MORE VOTES.
Every dollar you give puts a kid in the game. And every donation earns you bonus votes to back your Playmaker. Make it a recurring gift and your votes double.
$5
+5 VOTES
MAKE IT MONTHLY
Make a monthly donation of $5 and get 10 votes!
$10
+10 VOTES
MAKE IT MONTHLY
Make a monthly donation of $10 and get 20 votes!
$50
+50 VOTES
MAKE IT MONTHLY
Make a monthly donation of $50 and get 100 votes!
Every Kid Sports is a registered 501(c)(3). Your donation is tax-deductible.
SOCIAL INFLUENCE
SPREAD THE WORD.
Use these captions to announce each category on social. Option A is for feed posts. Option B is for Stories and Reels.
HEART AWARD
Some kids just love the game. You can see it in every rep, every practice, every time they lace up. That’s Heart. And we want to celebrate it. Nominate your Playmaker at the link in bio.
HUSTLE AWARD
It’s not about talent. It’s about what you do when things get hard. Nominate the kid in your life who never stops pushing for the Hustle award at Playmaker Playoffs. Link in bio.
COMMUNITY AWARD
The best teammate in the room isn’t always the best player. It’s the kid who cheers the loudest, lifts others up, and makes everyone feel like they belong. Nominate them for the Community award. Link in bio.
EVERY KID DESERVES A CHANCE TO PLAY
YOU MAKE THIS POSSIBLE.
Supporting life through access to youth sports. Every donation levels the playing field for a kid who just wants a chance to play.