January 2023

February 1st is National Girls & Women in Sports Day!

Join us in this nationwide celebration by finding an event near you and sharing your story with the hashtag #NGWSD2023.


 This day is all about breaking the gender stereotypes built around the sports industry. NGWSD is all about the narrative that women belong in every aspect of sports. Keep supporting, celebrating, and inspiring others by being fearless and playing like a girl!

Temple University National Girls & Women in Sports Day

February 1st, 4:30-6:30 pm, Aramark STAR Pavilion

Join Temple student-athletes for mini-sports clinics on Temple University's campus! This event is open to all girls in 8th grade and under. All participants will receive complimentary giveaways and a ticket to the Temple vs. Wichita State women’s basketball game in the Liacouras Center at 7 p.m.


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Drexel University National Girls & Women in Sports Day

January 29th, 1:00 pm

The Drexel Women's Basketball team is having a Women and Girls in Sports Celebration at their game on Sunday, January 29th at 2 pm. We will be honoring Title IX and the evolution of girls' participation in sports. Ticket specials are available for any youth groups or teams in attendance.


If you would like more details and/or your community would be interested in attending, feel free to reach out to Stephanie Abello at sa3866@drexel0.mail.onmicrosoft.com


Hosting or know about a local NGWSD event? Email mbeecher@pysc.org so we can share with our community!

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Events and Opportunities

Myers Recreation Coach Mentor Workshop

February 4th, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm

Together with Myers Recreation Center, we will be offering a free coach-mentor workshop. In this interactive session, we will explore a few ideas around how to build a dynamic connection between coach mentors and young people.


We'll also discuss the impact of trauma on the brain and body and participants will leave with an understanding of how we can help people heal through relationships and physical activity.


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How Sports Can Heal Coach Workshop

Thursday, February 9th from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm

Join the Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport and the Collaborative at St. Joseph's Athletic Recreation Center: 730 S. 43rd Street, Philadelphia PA 19104 for our How Sports Can Heal Coach Workshop. This session focuses on tangible strategies that coaches can use to help youth build resilience and heal, including creating environments that prioritize skill development, meaningful relationships, and team building. You'll walk away with a few ideas on how to make your space more engaging and inclusive for all participants.


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Become a part of CHJS's Training Team!

The Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport (CHJS) is seeking individuals that would be interested in joining its Philadelphia Regional Training Team. If you have prior experience/knowledge in the areas of sports-based youth development, coaching girls, and/or healing-centered sport (and would enjoy facilitating large-group sessions sharing that knowledge) please submit an interest form here.


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Paint by Numbers- Using Your Financials to Find Your Story

February 22nd & March 1st

The next training in our nonprofit management series focuses on financials. Use these sessions to begin your exploration of the art of numbers. We set off with the basics of assets and liabilities, revenue and expense understanding each and how we use them to connect the dots. As the picture becomes more precise you will refine your understanding by analyzing actual financial statements, leaving you with a palette of colors (tools) with which to craft your organization's financial narrative, making the picture clearer to funders, decision-makers, and your clients.


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Virtual Training Camp – How to Coach Girls 

Feb 2nd, 11 am – 12:30 pm

Laureus Sport for Good is hosting its first Virtual Training Camp session of 2023 kicks off with CHJS leading a session on How to Coach Girls.

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Register for Philadelphia Youth Basketball's HoopHers

Registration is open for the 2023 season of the HoopHers girls' empowerment program! Starting January 24th- March 16th, this program is for middle school girls interested in hands-on basketball training as well as mentoring sessions with HoopHers female-led coaching staff.


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Laureus Sport for Good Emerging Leaders

Laureus USA is looking for the next generation of sports-based youth development leaders. Apply today for the SfG Cities Emerging Leaders Program—now in its second year— to become one of Laureus's newest changemakers! The application deadline is EOD February 3rd.


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Strive Leadership Sports Challenge 2023

June 25th-June 30th

The Sports Challenge develops character-driven leaders on and off the field and court through a unique 5:1 student-athlete-to-coach ratio, focused sports practices, leadership classes, and a positive, intentional culture. This is a transformational opportunity for student-athletes to learn about themselves and refine their leadership skills, all while having fun playing the sport they love!


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Spruce Foundation Board Governance

February 16, 5 pm

Join the next Spruce Council event on board governance, led by experts from Schultz & Williams, a national fundraising consulting firm that partners with inspiring nonprofits to make a difference in an ever-changing world. 


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Job Opportunities

Philadelphia Parks and Rec LifeGuard

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Fairmount Park Conservancy Communications Coordinator

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SquashSmarts Director of Squash & Fitness 

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SquashSmarts Director of Community Programs

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Anderson Monarchs Program Assistant

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Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling Coach

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Kensington Soccer Site Supervisor

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