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Thank you to the @kensingtonvoice for this important piece on how youth sports organizations are coping with COVID, and the challenges faced in historically marginalized neighborhoods. Featuring our members: @MVP360programs @KensingtonSC @BTSPhilly kensingtonvoice.com/en/philadelphi…

Getting inquiries about signups. Unfortunately, registrations are closed. Going with 3 divisions this year. We don't have enough vols to supt demand. 1st time in 6yrs we don't have our 16u. Sat was bittersweet. It had the feel of a championship day but I know many are left out.

Program Managers: volunteermatch.org/search/opp3194… #VolunTweet

@AmericaSCORESBA @AspenInstSports @mercnews @AmericaSCORESBA Its great to offer free soccer programs to low-income youth, but how many college recruiters attend those soccer events? Access vs. Opportunity. If we have access, support should be on creating opportunities. We shifted its working for us. But we need support

@AspenInstSports @mercnews We need more positive sports programs that are not dependent on a parent’s ability to pay. Municipal support and philanthropy play an important role. @AmericaSCORESBA we are able to offer free soccer programs to nearly 2000 low income youth!

From ⁦@mercnews⁩: “America needs a national debate about the direction of youth sports.” We agree. Make physical literacy & participation be the foundation of youth sports, not winning & excessive costs. mercurynews.com/2019/07/24/edi…

We will be launching Phase 2 of our Spark Grant program on 8/5! Awards up to $25k for organizations making a difference for higher ed students. Sign up below for our 7/29 webinar to learn more and see what changes are in store for Phase 2. bit.ly/SGweb2

Per our new research with @DICKS Sporting Goods, high poverty schools offer 1/3 fewer sports than low poverty schools. We know there is more work to be done. @MarjSnyder spoke on behalf of WSF on the Sports Matter Panel with @AlexMorgan, @LarryFitzgerald & more this morning 👏

63% of school sports budgets are stagnant or decreasing, according to new @WomensSportsFdn study commissioned by @DICKS and release at event today

Three of our Legacy Softball players at the @MLBDevelops Elite Development Invitational @USASoftball @MLBRBI #MLBsoftball @WomensSportsFdn @EILEENFISHERNY

Our first day at the Elite Development Invitational is in the books! #SoftballEDI #Softball #FastPitch #MLBSoftball

Putting in that work at the Elite Development Invitational. #SoftballEDI #Softball #FastPitch #MLBSoftball

Getting better every day. #SoftballEDI #MLBSoftball

We've experienced 3 eras, "Free Play", "Everyone Gets a Trophy" & "Tournament Teams" In all eras, there was a societal push to go in a different direction. We're saying that maybe, the right way to fix youth sports is to find a balance that includes all 3. #mvp360philosophy

We can change a lot of whats wrong with innercity youth sports by redirecting resources 2developing athletes. In doing so, we create role models, who in turn, will inspire other kids to pursue sports. #opportunity #madetoplay #projectplay #DontRetireKid #inspirechange #InvestInUs

@danielleberman_ So true

I swear because I have my own business people act like I don’t also work during the week like everybody else. I have gotten multiple family/friend calls to “catch up” in the last 2 hours. It’s Tuesday people, I love you all but call me after 5 please 🤦🏼‍♀️

I've been telling anyone who will listen, the answer isn't always "Access" to sports. What most inner city youth need is "Opportunities" in sports. 2017/18 we developed a softball tournament team in North Philadelphia. It's a small sample but the result speaks...

@NYFUSA is calling all young #writers for the 2019 #antibullying #contest. Win a #School visit from an #NBA or #NFL player and $500!! Our amazing judges are @Holla_At_Rob33 @Carlos_Dunlap @greengoblin & @FrankMason0 - #NFL #NBA #Eagles #Timberwolves #Kings #Bengals #Teamwork

Looking for a strong, female role model to run our Sports for Juvenile Justice Girls Strength and Conditioning program. Thursdays 5:30-7:30, at Fidonce, 3640 G St. Philadelphia PA 19134. This is a paid position.

Never be afraid to restart and rebuild. MVP360 Neighborhood Baseball is now Legacy Baseball. We are creating opportunities. #madetoplay #projectplay #ourtimeisnow #baseball #softball #neverscared 💙🥎⚾️❤️ #mvp360 #riseup

Definitely worth attending

FIFA and UN Women signed an MOU that aims to realize gender equality for women both on and off the pitch. The partners will work to make football more accessible to women and girls and to disseminate diverse sports content to promote gender equality.