SPORTS ACCESS TRACK SCHEDULE 2021
**Speakers and times subject to change
MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2021
Session #1--11:00 am Central Time (Chicago)
DEVELOPING BETTER COACHES
Coaches are one of the primary contact points for athletes. The coach has enormous power to influence the physical, mental and emotional health of the athlete. How do we develop coaches to be more effective in their roles? What training can bolster their performance? Where do we draw the line between hard coaching and abusive coaching?
Session #2--12:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Athletes need sports equipment to participate in their sport. Yet in many communities, residents are not able to afford safe and proper equipment. Take a look at some great initiatives that are harnessing resources to provide this equipment to underserved communities and countries across the world.
Session #3--04:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
SPORTS ACCESS CASE STUDIES (Pro Teams)
Pro teams have the power to create great opportunities for access. Take a look at how these organizations have developed programs to support their communities.
Session #4--05:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
TICKETS FOR SPORTING EVENTS
Most of us remember the first time that we attended a sporting event. It is a transformational experience that few of us forget. How can we use tickets not only to give great experiences, but as a tool for providing sustainable fundraising opportunities for many nonprofit organizations?
TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021
Session #5--11:00 am Central Time (Chicago)
SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT
Sports is one of the most powerful ways for individuals to grow. The communication and team work skills that are developed through sports impact individuals throughout their lives. How do we use sports effectively to develop youth? What are the best training systems? Which skills are most important to develop?
Session #6--12:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
PARTICIPATION FEES
The escalating costs of participating in youth sports has kept many kids on the sidelines. How are organizations mobilizing funding and corporate support to provide opportunities for youth around the country!
Session #7--04:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
MILITARY AND VETERANS
We are thankful for all of the sacrifices that our military and veterans have made to keep us safe. Learn how sports organizations are taking leaderships roles to engage those who have served their country.
Session #8--05:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
DEVELOPING NEXT GEN LEADERS
Who is going to lead our next generation of sports philanthropy? How do we develop a philanthropic mindset in today's youth? Learn from those training our young leaders and from some of those special youth that are leading the charge!
SPORTS ACCESS TRACK SCHEDULE 2020
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2020
Session 1--11:00 am Central Time (Chicago)
PARTICIPATION FEES--Many children are not able to afford the costs of playing sports. How can we help them pay for the increasing costs and provide them with the important outlets that sports give them for the social and emotional learning?
Moe Hasham
Hockey 4 Youth Foundation
Executive Director
Natalie Hummel
Every Kid Sports
Founder
Stephanie Infante
Lindy Infante Foundation
President
Session 2--12:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
SPORTS EQUIPMENT--Every kids needs sports equipment and many organizations need to provide increased amounts of sports equipment to meet the requirements of COVID-19. What are some strategies and ideas for organizations to obtain sports equipment and how can we give the equipment longer life and allow it to be passed along to eager recipients instead of languishing in garages.
Sarah
Dwyer-Shick
Founder,
Sports Bra Project
Nicole
Fernandez
Founder
Game Time Foundation
Melissa
Harper
Founder
Good Sports
Tina
Sernett
Founder,
Sports Shed
Session 3--4:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
ACCESS TO FACILITIES, TRAINING AND TRANSPORTATION--So many young athletes struggle to access to the facilities and training that they need. Many others are offered the chance to play and train but lack the transportation needed to take advantage of these opportunities. How has COVID complicated the delivery of training and other services even further? How can we overcome these barriers for what appears to be a long term change in our world?
Danny
Herz
URJ Six Points Sports Academy
Director
Bethany
Kaufman
Girls on the Run Chicago
Operations Coordinator
Tina
Sernett
Sports Shed
Founer
Ayala
Wasser
Ramah Sports Academy
Assistant Director
Session 4--5:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
OPEN FOR OVERFLOW EVENT
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020
Session 5--11:00 am Central Time (Chicago)
SPORT AND DEVELOPMENT--Join some of the top voices internationally as they look at how sport is being used for development and peace.
Paul
Hunt
Sport and Dev
Swiss Academy
Richard
Loat
TBWA\Group
Director of Operations
Meredith
Whitley
Adelphi University
Journal of Sport for Development
Session 6--12:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
DEVELOPING BETTER COACHES--Coaches have an enormous impact on the development of young athletes, teach them to love the sport and guide them to become better people. How can we improve the training for coaches and help them influence the next generation of athletes.
Megan
Bartlett
We Coach
Founder
Martin
Davis
Author
30 Days with America’s High School Coaches
Will
McAneny
Susan Crown Exchange
Sr. Communications Associate
Steve
Young
inCourage
Partner
Session 7--4:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
MILITARY AND VETERANS--These individuals have provided service to our country. Too many have paid the ultimate sacrifice or suffered permanent disabilities as a result of their service. How does sports help repay veterans and their families?
Diana
Hosford
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Vice President-Sports and Entertainment
Blair
Neelands
Portland Timbers
Sustainability and Outreach Coordinator
Session 8--5:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
YOUTH VOICE--Too frequently we see adults dictate the way sports are played. Kids are not given enough input into the planning, execution and playing of sports. What steps can we take to empower the kids to share more about the way they want to experience sports.
Ian Goldberg
iSport360
Founder
Moe Hasham
Hockey 4 Youth Foundation
Executive Director
Wayne Moss
National Council Youth Sports
Executive Director
