About the Project

SEL Through Sports is a student-centered program integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) with athletic activities to promote confidence, teamwork, academic success, and community engagement. The program is open to all students, regardless of skill level or past sports experience, and offers coed, no-tryout teams in soccer, basketball, volleyball, and running. Each sport includes structured practice, weekly study halls to support academics, and end-of-season celebrations. Coaches are trained in SEL, and students receive tutoring and mentorship to help them thrive on and off the field. The program fosters inclusion by emphasizing empathy, responsibility, and communication, and gives students a sense of purpose and belonging. This initiative aims to transform student culture and create lasting community connections through the power of sports.