On today’s episode of The “Center” we’re joined by Reggie Russell, Executive Director of Empowerment Through Sports, a nonprofit organization that focuses on helping youth overcome violence through youth sports. Reggie will talk about how youth sports help the youth in Clinton schools overcome violent influences and contributes to the success of all youth who participate in organized youth sports.

Podcast Resources

To learn more about the work that Empowerment Through Sports is doing within the community of Clinton, IA check out their website: https://www.emtsports.com/

Project Play is working to make youth sports accessible to families across the United States. Learn more about the work that Project Play is doing, and how you can help support accessible youth sports for all here: https://projectplay.org/about

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime promotes utilizing youth sports as a deterrent to crime and violent activity. Visit their website here: https://www.unodc.org/dohadeclaration/en/topics/crime-prevention-through-sports.html

Please note: The views expressed here are individual views that do not necessarily reflect the views of the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa.