THE FACTS
STAY CONNECTED TO THE EVERY KID SPORTS COMMUNITY
From impact updates to real-life stories of kids and families, this is where we share what’s happening and why it matters. These stories reflect the people, partnerships, and moments that are shaping access to youth sports every day.
THE BLOG
SPORTS EQUALS…
sports equal…one powerful mission
2025 End-of-Year Impact Report: 19,302 Kids, One Powerful MissionBy James [...]
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Feb
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Why Sports Matter to Me: Lisa Mauvais
What sports mean to me. Playing sports at a young [...]
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Jul
Jul
sports equal…social and communal impact
Why youth sports are important to meBy James Suri, Every [...]
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Nov
Nov
sports equal…fighting for a cause
Supporting a cause is a reflection of one’s values. It [...]
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May
May
sports equal…aligning people and purpose
Last spring, Lisa Lysell was watching her grandson, Xavier, play [...]
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Feb
Feb
sports equal…highlights: eks champion Keagan Brown
Keagan Brown, age 14, is our youngest Champion at Every [...]
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Jan
Jan
sports equal…writing contest winner
In November 2021, we kicked off a writing contest for [...]
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Jan
Jan
sports equal…highlights: eks champion Sadie Maubet Bjornson
In a world that’s getting more competitive and demanding, Sadie [...]
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Jan
Jan
sports equal…highlights: eks champion Ashton Eaton
The progression of colored belts in martial arts represents the [...]
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Dec
sports equal…highlights: eks champion Dylan Moore
Dylan Moore’s father had a gift for rallying kids and [...]
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Dec
Dec
sports equal…highlights: eks champion Colin McCarthy
Colin McCarthy has a nostalgic connection with golf. He can’t [...]
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Dec
Dec
sports equal…highlights: eks champion Reggie Rusk
The first time Reggie Rusk left his home state of [...]
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Nov
Nov
sports equal…highlights: eks champion Molly Schaus
My parents have given me a lot of wonderful gifts [...]
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Nov
Nov
sports equal…highlights: eks champion Laurenne Ross
Laurenne Ross has a natural ability for speed. At the [...]
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Nov
Nov
sports equal…highlights: eks champion Andy Newell
“Success is not finite. It’s a series of failures that [...]
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Nov
Nov
sports equal…overcoming judgment
In 2018, the New York Times published an article titled [...]
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Oct
Oct
sports equal…supporting kids choice
We are excited to introduce our newest board member and [...]
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sports equal…lessons in diversity
Teandra Pitts, team manager and treasurer of the Pasadena Giants [...]
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Aug
Aug
sports equal…a game that gives back
Mia Parker picked up her first tennis racket when she [...]
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sports equal…athlete empowerment
Brandon Wimbush, a former collegiate athlete who played football for [...]
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May
May
sports equal…seven sporty kids
Elissa Fernandez, mom of seven sporty kids. Elissa Fernandez didn’t [...]
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Apr
Apr
sports equal…advocacy
Dillon Shije, Advocate for Native American Health and Wellness Dillon [...]
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Apr
Apr
sports equal…hard work on and off the field
Angelo and Gauge Orozco Early this year we held a [...]
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Mar
Mar
sports equal…success in leadership
Igniting leadership through charitability: Ignite Visibility. Every Kid Sports is [...]
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Mar
Mar
sports equal…access to active experiences
Meet Erin Stender, Board Member of Every Kid Sports. Erin [...]
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Mar
Mar
sports equal…skills that are applicable to a healthy life
Meet Gordon Heneweer, Board Member of Every Kid Sports. Gordon [...]
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Mar
Mar
sports equal…a sense of normalcy.
A foster mom recognizes the power of sport. Spring Wurst [...]
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Feb
Feb
sports equal…learning to be a teammate.
Adalynn Brown: Learning to be a teammate Adalynn Brown, age [...]
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Feb
Feb
sports equal…kindness.
Joe Mize: Influence through kindness Joseph Mize, a collegiate athlete, [...]
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Feb
Feb
sports equal…inspiration.
Christian Metzler, Every Kid Sports Champion Meet Christian Metzler, the [...]
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Jan
Jan
sports equal…a commitment to simple solutions.
Brandon Moreno, Board member and fundraising expert at Snap! Raise [...]
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Jan
Jan
sports equal…smiles, safety, and sportsmanship.
Arin Finger: Smiles, safety, and sportsmanship Arin Finger was working [...]
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Dec
sports equal…determination.
Maria Contreras: Determination Maria Contreras loves to throw 3-pointers when [...]
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Dec
sports equal…giving an assist.
Dime Sports: Assisting sports participation by providing sports balls at [...]
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Nov
Nov
sports equal…formative experiences.
Thoughts from our Board President, Arch Fuston What inspires you [...]
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Oct
Oct
sports equal…an inclination to give.
A 15-year-old shares his enthusiasm for sports Brady Gilroy’s first [...]
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Oct
Oct
sports equal…a growth mindset.
Sports Equals a Growth Mindset: Cascade Elite Cheer The athletes [...]
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Oct
Oct
sports equal…confidence.
Sports Equals Confidence: A coach making play possible The entire [...]
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Sep
Sep
sports equal…compassion.
Sports Equals Compassion: A young donor gives back It’s pretty [...]
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Sep
Sep
sports equal…opportunity.
A mom’s advocacy, a daughter’s transformation. We recently connected with [...]
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Aug
Aug
sports equal…inclusion.
Sports Equals Inclusion: the Vamos Outdoors Project The benefits of [...]
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