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Champions of Change

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Evidence-based Research

Everything we do at MLSE LaunchPad is grounded in a solid foundation of internal and external research. Our highly qualified research team leads innovative Sport for Development research projects to generate learnings that will support youth to thrive inside and outside of our building.

Direct Youth participation

MLSE LaunchPad members regularly share input through short, user-friendly questionnaires designed specifically for them. Youth and parents also meet with research staff in focus groups, where they share their insights on a range of topics from registration processes to the design of new program curriculum

Research Partner Collaboration

We’re also collaborating with academic research partners at institutions to increase the quality, rigor, and reach of our research. Direct youth input informs decision-making and quality improvement every day.

Program Overview

Champions of Change is designed to equip youth with the skills to make their schools and communities safer, more inclusive and more equitable spaces.

Day to Day Activities

Programming begins with warm-up games and a quick introduction to the weekly theme—inclusion, anti-bullying, social justice and mental health—followed by sport-specific drills (soccer, football, basketball, or hockey) that connect directly to the life skill.

Program Goals

The program teaches physical literacy and food literacy to help students be active and healthy for life by challenging students to incorporate their learnings into their lives inside and outside the classroom.

Desired Program Outcomes

01

Football + Anti-Bullying

Learn how to tackle bullying by using football skills that build respect, teamwork, and looking out for each other.
02

Soccer + Inclusion

Play soccer while exploring how to celebrate differences, include everyone, and make sure no one gets left out.
03

Hockey + Mental Health

Use hockey drills to talk about stress, confidence, and why it’s important to support your own and your teammates’ mental health.
04

Basketball + Social Justice

Through basketball, discover how to stand up for fairness, speak out, and use your voice to make positive change.

Key program Concepts

Play fair
Learn how to respect and include others
Team up
Build strong relationships and work together
Stay cool
Learn how to handle emotions and challenges
Speak up
Stand up for fairness, equality, and kindness

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