connection. community. equality.

Our Every Kid Sports “sports equal…” blog will share stories of equality created through equal access to youth sports. 

sports equal…

sports equal…inspiration.

Christian Metzler, Every Kid Sports Champion Meet Christian Metzler, the latest Champion to join Every Kid Sports in ensuring every kid has a chance to play sports. Christian’s infectious enthusiasm for making a difference in this world [...]

22
Jan

sports equal…a commitment to simple solutions.

Brandon Moreno, Board member and fundraising expert at Snap! Raise Every Kid Sports is honored to have Brandon Moreno as a member of our board. He brings a wealth of experience in advocacy and outreach and has [...]

11
Jan

sports equal…smiles, safety, and sportsmanship.

Arin Finger: Smiles, safety, and sportsmanship Arin Finger was working in the film industry, hopping from one location to the next, when he decided it was time to put down roots for his young family. He put [...]

14
Dec

sports equal…determination.

Maria Contreras: Determination Maria Contreras loves to throw 3-pointers when she’s playing basketball with her boys. “I’m usually just “mom” to them but it’s fun to show them that side of me!” says Maria. Growing up in [...]

14
Dec

sports equal…giving an assist.

Dime Sports: Assisting sports participation by providing sports balls at a lower cost. Jeff Tiani was around 17 years old when he realized the powerful impact that playing sports had on his life, and he observed that [...]

24
Nov

sports equal…life-long learning.

SportsEdTV What to do with a kid (or adult) who wants to improve her/his skills but doesn’t have access to high-quality coaching? In this digital age, there is plenty of content available, but SportsEdTV not only provides [...]

17
Nov

sports equal…formative experiences.

Thoughts from our Board President, Arch Fuston What inspires you to work for Every Kid Sports? My relationship with Every Kid Sports spans well over a decade. The organization was the chosen non-profit for the corporate wellness [...]

30
Oct

sports equal…equity.

A young man’s drive to make youth sports affordable. Elite Sports Academy (ESA) in Portland, Oregon, is a summer program that provides kids an opportunity to learn and engage in multiple sports while also providing a safe [...]

30
Oct

sports equal…collective giving.

A tribute to Justice Ginsburg A few weeks ago, we noticed some donations trickling in for the curious amount of $27.00, in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Over the next few days, we had more $27.00 donations [...]

27
Oct

sports equal…an inclination to give.

A 15-year-old shares his enthusiasm for sports Brady Gilroy’s first word was “ball.” At 18 months, he was hitting a ball off a tee. For his 15th birthday, he requested a donation to Every Kid Sports, to [...]

16
Oct

sports equal…a growth mindset.

Sports Equals a Growth Mindset: Cascade Elite Cheer The athletes that participate in programs offered by Cascade Elite Cheer learn more than how to tumble and perform stunts. “Our mission is to make sure the kids understand [...]

05
Oct

sports equal…confidence.

Sports Equals Confidence: A coach making play possible The entire team at Every Kid Sports gets excited when we hear about clubs and coaches that do everything in their power to ensure that kids are getting a [...]

24
Sep

sports equal…compassion.

Sports Equals Compassion: A young donor gives back It’s pretty amazing when a kid goes out of their way to help another kid, and we were so thrilled when we received a large donation from a 13-year-old [...]

10
Sep

sports equal…opportunity.

A mom’s advocacy, a daughter’s transformation. We recently connected with Pua Simi, mother of three, team manager of her kids’ rugby club, and an advocate for youth sports. Pua has witnessed the opportunities that sports participation provides, [...]

13
Aug

sports equal…inclusion.

Sports Equals Inclusion: the Vamos Outdoors Project The benefits of getting kids outdoors to experience nature and adventure are numerous, however significant race and class-based inequalities affect access. The team at Vamos Outdoor Project (VOP), has a [...]

13
Aug

sports equal…community.

Sports Equal Community:  In Memory of James Ogle, #15 James Ogle’s daughters, Cailyn and Shannen, will tell you that their father had a nostalgic sense about him. “Community was important to Dad. He always talked about the [...]

13
Aug