Claire Perry, Author at CHJS

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Staff Spotlight: Victor Johnson

Victor Johnson – CHJS Los Angeles Program Manager Meet Victor, our born and raised Los Angeles coaching guru, spearheading numerous healing-centered sport initiatives throughout the county. Learn more about Victor and the CHJS work he’s up to throughout the region. Where are you from/where did…

WSF Report – Thriving through Sport

Check out the full report. April 23, 2024 — April continues to serve as an incredible month of inspiring healing-centered sport events, trainings, and resources. The Women’s Sport Foundation dropped a report on the transformative impact of sport on girls’ mental health and along with…

EdWeek – The Need for SEL in School Sports

Check out the full article. April 2024 — April has been a busy month for CHJS, so much so we had to ask our college-aged social media manager ‘what’s the cool way to say ‘we’re busy. Like really busy.’ His response – CHJS takes over….

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