ASPIRE Initiative work at West Fork High School in Kingwood showed how one student-athlete helped turn a volleyball practice into a schoolwide model for inclusion. Kayli Heine, then a senior at West Fork, founded an inclusive athletic program for students … Read the rest
Author: Casey Whitaker
Green Goals: Promoting Environmental Stewardship in Sports Programs
Professional sports teams have a huge impact worldwide. But, their big events create a lot of waste. For example, an NFL game can make about 35 tons of trash.
The sports world is moving towards being more green. Leaders now … Read the rest
San Antonio Public Schools Lose 9,000 Students as Enrollment Shifts Accelerate
San Antonio’s public education system is beginning the 2026-27 school year with a major enrollment challenge. Across 18 school districts that shared current enrollment figures with the San Antonio Express-News, roughly 9,000 fewer students have registered compared with the … Read the rest
AOG TPT Basketball Camp Builds Young Athletes
AOG TPT Basketball Camp in Dallas showed how a basketball event can serve young athletes beyond the box score. The AOG × TPT Texas High Academic Camp took place on August 29-30, 2026, and was reported on August 31, 2026, … Read the rest
High Plains Shootout Builds Small-Town Bridges
High Plains Shootout offered a clear example of how a baseball showcase can connect small-town athletes with broader recruiting attention while still honoring local coaching relationships. The 2026 event was held from July 13-15, 2026, at David Allen Memorial Ballpark … Read the rest
Soccer YMCA Partnership Builds Youth Access
Soccer YMCA Partnership gives communities a clear sports-first model: use trusted local branches, trained coach-mentors, and small safe playing spaces to connect young people with soccer, health, and belonging. On April 27, 2023, the U.S. Soccer Foundation and a coalition … Read the rest
HISD Takeover Could End After 2026–27 School Year
Houston Independent School District could see its state takeover come to an end after the 2026–27 school year, according to state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles, who says the district has made substantial progress toward the conditions needed to restore … Read the rest
Integration of Sports in Recovery Programs for Youth
In recent years, how we help young people recover has changed a lot. Old ways like talk therapy are now paired with physical activity. This change shows that exercise is key in helping them get better.
New treatment methods use … Read the rest
Giving Back Through Sports: Volunteerism and Community Service
Today, sports organizations see social responsibility as key to lasting success. They add Volunteering & Community Service to their main activities. This helps them connect better with their community.
This approach turns sports programs into chances for real community engagement… Read the rest
San Antonio School Turns Around After Three Years of Failing Ratings
San Antonio School Turns Around After Three Years of Failing Ratings
Mead Elementary School in San Antonio has entered the 2026–27 school year with a dramatically different academic outlook after three consecutive years of failing state ratings placed the Northside … Read the rest