OUR STORY
Our Journey: Inspiring Change with Courage, Impact & Excellence
S.M.A.R.T. Sports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to integrating educational disciplines—science, math, arts, reading, and technology—with sports to provide a comprehensive learning experience for children. We nurture curiosity and continuous active play that fosters positive life development for youth.
OUR MISSION
We connect the power of sports with engaged academics to inspire, educate, and transform lives.
OUR VISION
A future where every child, at every learning ability, is able to rise above challenges and transform their future with confidence and purpose.
OUR VALUES
Our lessons ensure participants are grounded in the values that will enable them to overcome obstacles and setbacks, and a CHOICE (Courage, Health, Ownership, Impact, Curiosity, and Excellence) at make good decisions.
OUR PROGRAMS
Recognizing the power of education and sports to impact life chances, opportunities and outcomes for youth, S.M.A.R.T. Sports has created an educational project-based curriculum adapted to multiple learning styles.
- Incorporates concepts like biomechanics, forces, energy, and nutrition.
- Students analyze physics (e.g., ball trajectory, velocity, acceleration).
- Hands-on approach makes science tangible and engaging.
- Focuses on sports statistics, scoring systems, and game strategies.
- Students analyze data, calculate probabilities, and solve problems.
- Makes math accessible and relevant through real-world contexts.
- Encourages creativity through designing logos, artwork, and writing.
- Promotes critical thinking and innovation.
- Helps develop fine motor skills and visual-spatial awareness.
- Utilizes sports-themed literature to enhance literacy skills.
- Improves reading comprehension and fosters a love for literature.
- Connects reading to students’ interests in sports for engagement.
- Involves digital tools for analyzing game footage and creating presentations.
- Teaches coding, data analysis, and multimedia production.
- Prepares students for academic and career opportunities in a digital world.