“It’s time to redesign the system so that influence and power go hand in hand. It’s not just about who has the title, it’s who can convey trust and respect from others.” – Susan Crown At the @_WomenLeaders in Sports National Convention, Susan Crown, founder of Susan Crown Exchange, joined @ariivory, multi-media journalist and women's sports commentator, and Danette Leighton @WSFCEO, CEO of the @WomensSportsFdn, for a conversation about women’s power, influence and leadership. Women’s sports is experiencing tremendous momentum, creating new opportunities for women to lead, invest and shape what comes next.

Coaches play a critical role in making youth sports a positive experience for young people. What do coaches need to feel prepared, supported and equipped to do their best work? We’re inviting current and former youth sports coaches across any sport or setting to share their experiences in the National Coach Survey. The survey takes about 15 minutes and will inform future investments in coach education, mental health and systems change. Thank you to @OSULiFESports, @NIAAA9100 and @AspenInstSports for making this work possible. 📣 Take the survey: as.pn/coachsurvey #MillionCoachesChallenge #YouthSports

Applications are open through October 16 for The Unwritten Challenge, the first funding opportunity under Groundwork, @TheYoungFutures $10M, three-year initiative focused on helping young people thrive in an AI-shaped world. The challenge will support U.S. nonprofits working to strengthen young people’s critical thinking and judgment, equip trusted adults to guide them through AI’s effects on learning and development, and advance more constructive narratives about young people and AI. Apply by October 16: youngfutures.org/challenges/…

AI is changing classroom dynamics, and with it, the trust between students and teachers. New research from our Partner @Digi_Thriving at @hgse, featured by @GMA, examines how AI is creating “two-way suspicion” in classrooms, and why open conversations between educators and students can make a difference. We’re proud to support the Center’s work to help young people build healthy relationships with technology. Explore the full piece: goodmorningamerica.com/news/… #DigitalWellbeing #YouthDevelopment #AI

Today, @MillionCoaches published a new state brief, developed in partnership with the @AIRInforms, offering lessons from seven states that are working to strengthen support for youth sport coaches. Thank you to our Partners for making this work possible. Read the full state brief: bit.ly/4Aug3eW

“AI is a developmental question before a technology question.” We’re excited to see @TheYoungFutures launch Groundwork, a $15M, 3-year initiative investing in the human foundations young people need to thrive alongside AI—from independent thinking to meaningful relationships and trusted adult support. The first of three funding opportunities opens on Sep. 23, starting with The Unwritten Challenge in the U.S. Proud to support Young Futures as a foundational funder and encouraged for what this work can unlock for young people, families, educators and communities. Sign up and learn more: youngfutures.org/initiatives… #Groundwork #YouthWellbeing #AI

#AI is becoming part of how young people learn, create and connect. But there’s still much to learn about how it may shape adolescent development and well-being. New investment in independent research is an important step toward building that evidence base. We believe better evidence can help coaches, mentors, educators, families and other trusted adults better support young people as their world changes. #Technology may evolve quickly. Young people’s need for strong relationships, belonging and supportive adults remains. openai.com/index/teen-develo… #SusanCrownExchange #YouthDevelopment #AI

How can we create a youth sports system that helps every young person thrive? Our latest blog highlights key insights from a three-part webinar series on strengthening youth sports through better coach training, smarter policy, and cross-sector collaboration. Read more: scefdn.org/advancing-youth-s… #YouthSports #SportsPolicy #MillionCoachesChallenge

Coaches need more than encouragement—they need practical tools and support. We’re proud to invest in Coach Beyond’s work to help coaches build meaningful relationships and support young people far beyond the field.

Quality coaching alone isn't enough. Access is the real barrier. Read Part 1 of our feature in @USATODAY on how @MillionCoaches is redefining coaching in youth sports.

We're proud to be featured in @InsidePhilanthr's latest look at the growing momentum behind youth mental health philanthropy. We're grateful to partner with @YoungFuturesHQ and the Center for @Digi_Thriving to help build a future where young people can develop healthy, empowering relationships with technology. Read more: tinyurl.com/bdhrzvna #YouthMentalHealth #DigitalWellbeing

“I think above all, good coaches teach emotional intelligence—how to read the room, how to read the field, how to read the team—and they teach leadership, mostly by example. You can apply this to the C-suite, you can apply this to school, you can apply it to sports.” Founder and chairman, Susan Crown, shares her thoughts in a recent @Forbes feature on why girls in sports are more likely to become leaders—and why quality coaching matters so much in helping them stay in the game and thrive. Read the full story: tinyurl.com/y4t6kryr #MillionCoachesChallenge #EmpowerEveryCoach #CoachingMatters #GirlsInSports

Excited to see #EmpowerEveryCoach launch today. We’re supporting 10 organizations advancing systems-level change in youth sports and expanding access to quality coaching nationwide. Congrats to the inaugural cohort! 🧡

In their latest oped for Ms. Magazine, founder Susan Crown and Elizabeth Kunz, CEO of @GOTRI, highlight why quality coaching is essential to keeping girls in the game — and helping them thrive far beyond it. Read their piece below!

What’s happening in youth sports and physical activity legislation? Now there’s one place to see it all! Developed by @UWMedicine's Sports Institute in partnership w/ @UWCLA & @KCPlayEquity. Contributions from @scefdn and @OSULiFESports. ✔ 700+ state + federal bills ✔ Focused on safety, access, and accountability Clear and built for the field. thesportsinstitute.com/youth… #YouthSports #WinningBeyondTheGame

Evidence is clear: coach training works. 93% of coaches trained by @MillionCoaches partners feel more confident. 71% say kids are more likely to stay in sport. Learn more: millioncoaches.org #WinningBeyondTheGame #MillionCoaches

📢 New Calls to Action from @MillionCoaches — ✔ Insights ✔ Narrative ✔ Organizational Practice ✔ Policy A roadmap for youth sports coaching. Learn more: millioncoaches.org #WinningBeyondTheGame #MillionCoaches