Susan Crown Exchange

What’s happening in youth sports and physical activity legislation? Now there’s one place to see it all! Developed by @UWMedicine's Sports Institute in partnership w/ @UWCLA & @KCPlayEquity. Contributions from @scefdn and @OSULiFESports. ✔ 700+ state + federal bills ✔ Focused on safety, access, and accountability Clear and built for the field. thesportsinstitute.com/youth-sports-a… #YouthSports #WinningBeyondTheGame

Evidence is clear: coach training works. 93% of coaches trained by @MillionCoaches partners feel more confident. 71% say kids are more likely to stay in sport. Learn more: millioncoaches.org #WinningBeyondTheGame #MillionCoaches

📢 New Calls to Action from @MillionCoaches — ✔ Insights ✔ Narrative ✔ Organizational Practice ✔ Policy A roadmap for youth sports coaching. Learn more: millioncoaches.org #WinningBeyondTheGame #MillionCoaches

Behind every athlete is a coach who makes a difference. Thank you to all the coaches shaping confidence, belonging, and joy in kids’ lives. @MillionCoaches Learn more: millioncoaches.org #YouthSportsWeek #WinningBeyondTheGame #MillionCoaches

One Million Coaches Trained. A Bold Vision for Youth Sports. This #NationalCoachesDay, the @MillionCoaches Challenge celebrates 1M coaches trained in youth development practices—plus 2 new resources to carry the movement forward. millioncoaches.org/news/one-milli… #MillionCoaches #WinningBeyondTheGame

1M coaches trained. Millions of kids reached. This #NationalCoachesDay we celebrate the milestone + the movement through @MillionCoaches. Learn more: millioncoaches.org #WinningBeyondTheGame #MillionCoaches

Game on! 🎮 Our friends, @TheYoungFutures, are funding solutions that harness the power of digital play to help teens thrive. Think games, VR, creative apps, resources to support parents and caregivers & more. There is up to $100K up for grabs—apply NOW - May 9th! youngfutures.org #HereComesTheFunChallenge

📣 Training matters, and the Million Coaches Challenge Partners are proving just how powerful coach education is! ✔ 93% feel more confident in their coaching abilities ✔ 94% agree that all coaches would benefit from foundational training ✔ Coaches are shifting their approach to prioritize youth development 💡 What’s changing? ✅ Active listening & stronger connections ✅ Creating inclusive team-building activities ✅ Supporting mental health and well-being ✅ Providing positive encouragement 🔗 Learn more at millioncoaches.org/implementation…

We couldn't be more proud to support such inspiring leaders in youth sports through the @MillionCoaches Challenge. They are truly changing the game, working to empower coaches all across the U.S. @AIRInforms has been studying this effort for four years and this week released its preliminary findings. The topline? Coaches matter. Training works. MillionCoaches.org/implementation…

Our friends at @TheYoungFutures are launching the #CallMeMaybeChallenge to tackle the thorny issue of phones in schools. Want a head start on your proposal? Check out the RFP & their article to learn more! Apps open March 19! youngfutures.org

We're proud to announce our continued support of @RTYPFund's second cohort. Through the $2.4M fund, 18 youth-led organizations are advancing critical work in AI safety, mental health, and digital rights. Learn more @ rtyouthpower.org/fund2

Don't miss this week's webinar from the @MillionCoaches highlighting the challenges and opportunities of training school-based coaches in youth development! Register today aspeninstitute.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Did you know that 81% of American teens feel negative pressure in at least one key area? Check out this new report from @CommonSense and @Digi_Thriving to learn more about the pressures teens face and what you can do to help.

This morning, Dr Emily Weinstein, co-founder of the Center for Digital Thriving and co-writer of our new research report, "Unpacking Grind Culture in American Teens: Pressure, Burnout, and the Roles of Social Media," joined Kate Snow on The Today Show.

A new study from our partners at @Digi_Thriving and @CommonSense unpacks the pressures teens face, how burnout affects them, and what adults can do to help. Check out the coverage on the Today Show! today.com/video/new-stud… via @TODAYshow @em_weinstein

Announcing the 25x25 California Coaches Challenge! @MillionCoaches & CA Governor’s Advisory Council @MoveYourBodyCA, w/ @positivecoachus, @chjsorg & @airinforms. We’re working together to train 25K youth coaches by 2025 in positive youth development. 🏆💪 More here: millioncoaches.org/news-and-updat… #NationalCoachesDay