About the Project

Coliseum Champions is an inclusive sports initiative at Coliseum Street Elementary designed to dismantle the pay to play barriers affecting 90% of our student body. By partnering with CF Fitness, we move beyond traditional recess to establish a Unified Sports model that integrates our 253 students including those in Special Day Classroom Autism Core and Preschool for All Learners. This project transforms our playground into a leadership laboratory by weaving our Leader in Me culture directly into athletic play. Students practice being proactive as they transition from adult led drills to serving as captains and peer mediators. These student leaders facilitate huddle reflections and practice seeking first to understand to resolve interpersonal conflicts.