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RETURN TO PLAY FUND

Founded by Beyond Sport & ESPN

Fostering Growth, Confidence and Success for Black and Brown Youth

Please see below for links to a wealth of resources from Return to Play Fund Expert Advisory Council members and other trusted sources to help parents/guardians, young people, coaches and youth sport providers navigate a healthy and equitable return to play. Click on each of the titles below to access.

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS & CAREGIVERS

Promoting Active Youth

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, youth aged 6 – 17 need at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity a day to attain the most health benefits from physical activity. Most activity can be aerobic, like walking, running, or anything that makes the heart beat faster. They also need activities that make their muscles and bones strong, like climbing on playground equipment, playing a sport or jumping rope.

These three 10-point checklists include questions you can ask your child, yourself and local program administrators when considering how to build an athlete for life. The lists and accompanying videos are tailored by age and activity level

  • Fun At Bat At Home
    The #FABAtHome instructional video series teaches basic bat-and-ball activities that can be done at home with minimal equipment. Activities emphasize character development, functional movement, active play and fun and are supported by Major League Baseball, USA Baseball and industry professionals
  • Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation + Science of Sport: The Science of Baseball
    Fun, baseball activities that kids and parents can do together at home while also learning valuable STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills
Promoting Diversity & Inclusion
Promoting Health & Wellbeing

RESOURCES FOR YOUTH

Promoting Active Lifestyles

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, young people aged 6 – 17 need at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity a day. Most activity can be aerobic, like walking, running, or anything that makes the heart beat faster. But you also need activities that make their muscles and bones strong, like climbing on playground equipment, playing a sport or jumping rope.

Promoting Diversity & Inclusion
Promoting Health & Wellbeing

RESOURCES FOR COACHES & YOUTH SPORT PROVIDERS

Promoting Active Youth
Promoting Diversity & Inclusion
Promoting Health & Wellbeing

RESOURCES TO LOCATE ACTIVITIES / PROGRAMS / RECREATIONAL SPACES

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of America Club Finder
    The Boys & Girls Clubs of America serve small towns, large metropolitan areas, public housing communities and Native populations, as well as those living on US military installations worldwide

A listing of their nationally recognized in person and virtual programs for kids and teens of all ages and interests is also available

  • NYSS Champions Directory
    Use this directory to find social impact focused programs and organizations searchable by state and population focus. The National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) Champion is an initiative of the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

RESOURCES TO BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE