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2024 Power of Sport Gala

We are pleased to announce Maya Moore Irons as our fourth honoree for the gala! Learn more about her legendary impact in criminal justice reform along with all our 2024 honorees below.

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2024 Power of Sport Gala

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New Strategic Vision

The Institute partnered with social impact firm Next Stage to reimagine where and how we could make the most impact within the sports landscape. After nine months of research, planning, interviews, and more, we are pleased to share our new strategic vision.

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2023 Equality Summit in Australia

Vice President for Global Engagement, Dr. Ashleigh Huffman, welcomes Billie Jean King to speak at the Equality Summit, co-hosted by the Institute during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia. The Equality Summit brought together experts and thought leaders from across the globe to discuss solutions and best practices to advance women’s football.

France Delegation

Richard Lapchick in a suit for an Espys award announcement.

In preparation for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Institute hosted 14 sports administrators from France as part of a Sport for Social Change exchange focused on the mental and physical health of athletes in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.

2024 Super Bowl Panel

During Super Bowl LVIII weekend in Las Vegas, the Institute hosted a panel discussion entitled, 3rd and Long: Progress & Setbacks in the NFL’s Efforts to Diversify Its Coaching Ranks. Moderated by CEO, Dr. Jeffrey O'Brien, an esteemed panelists of experts - Dr. C. Keith Harrison, Michael Huyghue, JD, and Kenneth Shropshire, JD - discussed current challenges and a path forward for more diversity in coaching and leadership roles in professional sports.

Youth Leadership

Super Bowl XXXI champion, Aaron Taylor delivers a keynote during Student-Athlete Leadership Day hosted in partnership with AthLife Inc. and the 24th Annual Players Networking Event during Super Bowl LVIII weekend in Las Vegas. Over 100 young people were engaged in leadership, core values, and identity beyond sport programming led by former collegiate and professional athletes.

Huddle Up

Led by Vice President for Training & Education, Dr. Shannon Spriggs-Murdoch, the Institute's Huddle Up team delivers dynamic training and education sessions on topics including gender-based violence, DEIB, leadership development and culture for athletes and organizations from youth to professional levels. In 2023, Huddle Up delivered over 207 training sessions for nearly 7,000 total participants.

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