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Supporting Girls Through Sport at Dick’s & Nike’s It’s Her Shot Clinics

When girls play sports, the data is unequivocal: girls are both physically and mentally healthier. These aren’t just feel-good statistics – they’re hard evidence that (healing-centered) sport transform lives. That’s why we were excited to support Dick’s Sporting Goods and Nike’s multiple It’s Her Shot…

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CHJS Founder Connects Healing-Centered Sport with Fitness Industry

October 2024 – At CHJS, we know the power of healing-centered sport for our young people and athletes. How do we take the same trauma-informed research and apply this to ourselves as coaches, parents, and instructors? Welcome trauma-informed fitness. Your everyday workout could be more than…

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Game On: Mental Health Revolution in Youth Sports

From Olympic glory to little league fields: It’s time we talk about mental health in youth sports. The Paris 2024 Olympics have amazed us with incredible feats, but they’ve also sparked crucial questions about the pressure on athletes – even at the youth level. Our…

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Game-Changing Checklist: Is Your Sports Program Healing-Centered?

Hey coaches. And parents. And all humans involved in sport who know traditional sport isn’t the answer. Here’s the scoop. Healing-centered sport isn’t just a fancy buzzword. It’s about creating an environment where kids can thrive, grow, and yes, actually heal through their athletic experiences….

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Staff Spotlight: Sam Perry

Sam Perry – CHJS Social Media Manager Meet Sam who’s interning as our Social Media Manager while earning his Journalism degree at UNC-Chapel Hill. Where are you from/where did you grow up? I am from Perkasie, Pennsylvania. I like to say Philly…but I am surrounded…

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Regulation on the Pitch

June, 2024 — As the 2024 Phillies’ rare losing streak mirrored the city’s collective mood, our CHJS team decided to kick things up a notch—literally. We teamed up with Kensington Soccer Club for a healing-centered soccer session that would make even the most jaded sports…

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Ten Inclusive Coaching Principles

Inclusive sports environments are not just a nice-to-have, but a necessity for the wellbeing of our athletes. As we celebrate Pride this June, let’s seize the moment to shine a spotlight on the vital importance of crafting healing-centered spaces for all youth, with a particular…

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Chicago Bulls x Girls Coaching Development Program

May 2024 —  Over the past three years, CHJS has worked with the Chicago Bulls Community to create more girls-centered programming throughout the city. Through the Girls Coaching Development Program, community leaders stepped up as coaches and learned how best to support and coach young…

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Staff Spotlight: Chris Reed

Chris Reed – CHJS Director of National Partnerships Meet Chris, our Director of National Partnerships. Learn more about Chris below. Where are you from/where did you grow up? Washington, D.C. What city has the best sport vibe? Why? I would have to say Los Angeles…

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LA84 Play Equity Summit Recap

April 2024 —  CHJS’s busiest month (ever) capped off with appearances at the inspiring LA84 Foundation Play Equity Summit, which celebrated 40 years of work to create equitable access to sport and play for all young people. The summit featured notable speakers, including President and…

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