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When Coaches Dream Big: Our Global Journey with Nike

All over the world and throughout 2024 – Through our incredible partnership with Nike, we’re reimagining what’s possible when coaches are equipped to create healing-centered spaces where every young athlete—especially girls—can discover their strength, voice, and community through sport. From Tokyo to Chicago: Building a…

Nada Cura Come 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 Cura 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…

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…

CHJS Founder Featured in What I Want to Know podcast

In a recent episode of the “What I Want to Know” podcast, Megan Bartlett, founder of the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport, shares insights that every coach and parent should hear. What is Healing-Centered Coaching? Megan introduces the concept of healing-centered coaching, an…

Healing Huddles: CHJS and JTF Score Big for Kids with Limb Differences

August, 2024 – At CHJS, we’re all about leveraging the inherent healing aspects of sport to support all kids and their communities. But what happens when the playing field isn’t level to begin with? Enter our awesome new teammates: the Jordan Thomas Foundation (JTF). JTF,…

Game Changers: FFC and CHJS Join Forces for Youth Development

August, 2024 – Since 2020, Fight for Children (FFC) and the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport (CHJS) have joined forces to revolutionize how the current landscape approaches sports and youth programs in the DMV area. FFC has been a local champion for over…

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…

Staff Spotlight: Joe Smith

Joe Smith – East Coast Manager In our most recent Staff Spotlight, meet Joe Smith, our newest member of the CHJS team working as our East Coast Manager! Where are you from/where did you grow up? College Park / PG County Maryland What sports do…

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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