Claire Perry, Author at CHJS

Building a Movement for Healing-Centered Sport

January, 2025. Portland, OR – When delivered thoughtfully, nothing heals like sport. But transforming youth sports requires all of us. In collaboration with numerous friends and allies in the sport for good space, we’re initiating a nationwide movement to ensure every young person has access…

Sports Equipment Requests and Support

(No longer active) Los Angeles, CA – We know that nothing heals like sport. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Good Sports to fast-track sports equipment to families affected by the SoCal fires. The streamlined request form helps get essential gear back into the hands…

Nada Sana Como El Deporte – The NHLS Playbook is now available in Spanish

December, 2024 – Announcement! The coaching playbook Nothing Heals Like Sport is now available in Spanish as “Nada Sana Como el Deporte.” This comprehensive guide brings brain-based, healing-centered coaching strategies to Spanish-speaking communities and the dedicated coaches who serve them. You can also access the…

BINGO! 16 Ways to Build a Healing-Centered Future through Sport

December 2024 – Introducing the Healing-Centered Sport Bingo Challenge, an annual campaign designed to inspire action and support the growing healing-centered sport movement. Of course we made this a game – trust, it’s easy and fun. Ok, here’s how to play Grab your BINGO Card:…

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…

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…

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…

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. 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. Our healing-centered sport…

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…

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