CORONAVIRUS AND YOUTH SPORTS: PROJECT PLAY WEBINARS

Project Play is developing webinars for parents, coaches, and leaders to answer questions related to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth sports and physical activity.

CORONAVIRUS & YOUTH SPORTS: PRIORITIZING LIFE SKILLS AS WE RETURN TO PLAY
June 10, 2020 - 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?

CORONAVIRUS & YOUTH SPORTS: THE PATH FORWARD
May 27, 2020 - After COVID-19, youth sports will never be the same. So what do we want the next model to be? Executive Director Tom Farrey shares his vision with panelists.

CORONAVIRUS & YOUTH SPORTS: HOW SHOULD YOUTH SPORTS RETURN TO PLAY?
May 13, 2020 - 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. Discussion on return to play...

CORONAVIRUS & YOUTH SPORTS: HOW TO PLAY DURING THE CRISIS
April 29, 2020 - Former Major League Baseball star Omar Vizquel joined medical experts and parents to discuss free play and organized sports during the pandemic.

CORONAVIRUS & YOUTH SPORTS: WHAT KIDS NEED FROM COACHES NOW
April 22, 2020 - An interactive discussion with young athletes and their coaches, as well as leading professionals with resources related to physical, social, and emotional well-being.

CORONAVIRUS & YOUTH SPORTS: HOW TO MANAGE THE CRISIS
April 15, 2020 - Our second webinar explored how youth sports leaders in non-profits, for-profits, and parks and rec departments are tackling issues during the pandemic.

CORONAVIRUS & YOUTH SPORTS: WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS
April 1, 2020 - The Aspen Institute's Project Play initiative explored what could lie ahead for youth sports as the Coronavirus pandemic unfolds.