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Why youth sports are important to meBy Ana Reynolds, DEI Success Manager, Every Kid Sports. Growing up, I had the opportunity to sample a lot of sports but curiously enough, I never felt like a sports-inclined person. I think this was because organized sports scared me a little bit. I grew up in Venezuela where […]

Why youth sports are important to meBy Arch Fuston, Board President, Every Kid Sports. Sport is one of the many constants we can have in our lives. It can be a refuge. It can be a social hub. It can be an outlet. More often than not, it’s all of those and more. Two that […]

Why youth sports are important to meBy James Suri, Every Kid Sports. I’ve been extremely fortunate to have grown-up with the opportunity to play sports. In fact, I can attribute many of the successes I’ve had throughout my life to the lessons I learned through sports. But, like many others, my life has been filled […]

“Going viral.” The phrase is thrown around today from the boardrooms of fortune 500 companies to the bedrooms of aspiring teenagers. However big an individual or company’s aspiration to “go viral” may be, it’s ultimately dependent on the viewers of said content. The beauty of “going viral” is that it can’t be manufactured. To be […]

Supporting a cause is a reflection of one’s values. It provides an indication of an individual’s character and an insight into what drives that person. Getting behind a cause means making a calculated decision in which a person needs to reflect and choose the cause that offers the greatest opportunity for impact. Sam Hull is […]

Last spring, Lisa Lysell was watching her grandson, Xavier, play baseball and realized how much Xavier lit up when he played. “He is a born athlete and I love watching him play. That particular day, as I watched him, I started wondering what his life would be like if he couldn’t play sports, how his […]

Keagan Brown, age 14, is our youngest Champion at Every Kid Sports. Keagan is an up-and-coming motorcycle racer from Stokesdale, NC, who started racing at seven. He is now competing in national championships against adults, with the goal of racing professionally. Keagan’s career started in his garage, tinkering with bikes with his dad. “I was […]

In November 2021, we kicked off a writing contest for parents who applied for the Every Kid Sports Pass. Parents were asked to share how sports have positively impacted their family, their kids and/or their community.  We received over 35 inspirational stories that amplify the power of sports, and we are pleased to share the […]

In a world that’s getting more competitive and demanding, Sadie Maubet Bjornsen fully believes in the healing power of being outside. “Being active outside, breathing fresh air, is a natural remedy to the anxiety that’s fueled by our fast-paced lives. It has a tremendous impact on our brains.” Sadie grew up in the Methow Valley, […]

The progression of colored belts in martial arts represents the skills and accomplishments a student has achieved. For Ashton Eaton, an Every Kid Sports Champion, the belts motivated him when he was a kid participating in tae kwon do. “Every time you unlocked a new color, you had new material to tackle, new skills to […]