Leading high school sports experts, plus students, spoke about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead after the COVID-19 pandemic to build school sports models tailored to the needs and interests of students and society in the 21st century.

Events of the past few months have brought high anxiety, grief and trauma for kids and families. As we return to play, what actions can we take to ensure that life skills and mental health are central to kids’ sports experiences? What role can adults play in shaping these experiences?

Youth sports experts discussed the potential to rebuild the grassroots sports system after COVID-19.
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Ready or not, America is gradually reopening. When and how community sports join in is a topic that will play out in the coming weeks and months. Project Play hosted a discussion with experts on return to play.
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Former Major League Baseball star Omar Vizquel joined medical experts and parents to discuss free play and organized sports during the pandemic.
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Project Play hosted an interactive discussion with young people and their coaches, as well as leading professionals and coaches with resources related to physical health and social emotional well-being.
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Our second webinar explored how youth sports leaders in non-profits, for-profits, and parks and recs departments are tackling issues during the pandemic.
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The Aspen Institute’s Project Play initiative explored what could lie ahead for youth sports as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds. This is the first of multiple webinars we will host to help guide stakeholders through the crisis.
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