ABOUT US
Our North star is A more inclusive and equitable United States for the next generation.
In today's landscape, youth sports are not just about competition; they are key to fostering a healthier and happier society. However, despite their potential, systemic barriers—such as unequal access, pay-to-play models, and underfunded programs—continue to limit opportunities for many children. To unlock the full power of sports, systems change at a structural level is essential.
OUR GOALS
MORE OPPORTUNITIES
Increase the number of youth sports opportunities provided nationally.
MORE INVESTMENt
Increase public and private investment in community-based youth sports.
IMPROVED QUALITY
Increase youth sports organizations’ ability to provide high-quality, safe programming.
ALIGNED NETWORK
Increase community connectivity and partnerships.
SHARED AGENDA
Influence policy and establish shared agendas and advocacy action plans.
The CSEq network represents 20 coalitions across 18 states serving 1.5M Youth. We are:
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Our network represents more than 500 community based organizations nationally.
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More than half of our members serve 200 or fewer kids.
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Across all our coalitions our members represent more than 2,000 partnerships.
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85% of our member organizations agreed that their local coalition improved sport, recreation and play equity in their community.
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86% of members agreed that youth and families are better off because of the work of their local coalition.
WHY SPORT?
Sport is a scalable, evidence-based method for helping young people heal from trauma, cope with anxiety and stress, and build the core skills that are most correlated to positive academic, health, and economic outcomes. High quality youth sport experiences has been shown to provide range of mental, physical, and community wellness benefits:
