Education is at the core of Athletes for Hope and the foundation of every charitable athlete’s philanthropic journey. Our workshops help professional, Olympic, Paralympic, and collegiate athletes explore their role in the community, discover their philanthropic passions, and learn how to maximize their impact—including through foundations.
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We offer a series of workshops designed to serve rookies, veterans, and retired athletes across all sports leagues:
Empowerment
The Empowerment Workshop is an introduction to the Athletes for Hope curriculum. The workshop focuses on a series of inspirational debates and exercises that explore an athlete’s role in the community. Athletes have the opportunity to discuss topics such as the value of their time vs. money and whether their level of fame (or year, for university students) plays a role in their charitable involvement.
Options for Impact
Building off of key concepts taught during the Empowerment Workshop, Options for Giving introduces the athlete’s philanthropic journey. During this workshop, we facilitate several exercises that help the athlete think critically about causes they are passionate about and the multitude of ways in which they can get involved. One particular exercise called the discovery exercise explores the importance of passion as it applies to the athlete’s philanthropic journey.
Vehicles for Giving
The Vehicles for Giving workshop educates athletes about the critical issues to consider before starting a foundation contrasted with other charitable options explored through the Causeway road map. The workshop provides a forum for debating the pros and cons of athlete foundations and introduces best practices as a critical tool to maximize success. We believe that an educated athlete who approaches philanthropy through an informed process has the opportunity to make a greater impact.
Mind of the Game Workshop
The Mind of the Game Workshop is facilitated by a board-certified sports psychiatrist & is designed for collegiate, professional, Olympic, and Paralympic athletes. Through powerful stories, group dialogue, and performance-focused exercises, this workshop helps athletes sharpen their mental edge for competition, recognize and overcome internal obstacles to winning and build strategies to push through mental blocks under pressure.
Youth Sports Training
The Youth Sports Training workshop prepares athletes for working with kids within the sport space. This includes discussion and hands-on activities on how to lead kids in dynamic stretching, grouping games and fitness sessions with a focus on inclusion, positive learning environments, and fun
Workshops are tailored to your team’s schedule, location, and charitable goals.
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Since 2006, Athletes for Hope has mobilized thousands of athletes to serve, lead, and inspire change in communities nationwide. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we honor the leaders—past and present—who have helped shape a movement rooted in service, wellbeing, and hope.
