As the Director of Research and Evaluation, Dr. Amy Branner helps us ensure that our work is data and impact driven. And she keeps our coaches, after-school partners and allies informed about the most recent research in the field. "When everyone in the youth sports community keeps up-to-date on key research and shares lessons learned, we can have the greatest impact on the kids we serve."

We know that sound numbers tell a powerful story. That’s why we work so hard to identify relevant research and spread the findings of our allies. Doing so helps us understand the dire needs facing after-school sports programming in low-income neighborhoods. It also helps us direct our support to the kids who need it most.

We’ve used what we’ve learned through our research, and through Coaching Corps, to create insightful tools that help our partners enhance policies, procedures and practices. One such tool is the Quality Self-Assessment Tool for Sports Programs, which prepares program staff and stakeholders to reflect on their own programs, identify challenges and work collaboratively to develop winning strategies. Visit our library to find other free tools available for you to download right now.

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We’ve built a strong team, all committed to making sure that every kid has a chance to play — and grow up strong and healthy. One of our strongest partnerships has been with the Women’s Sports Foundation, an organization dedicated to advancing the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity. Together, we created The Game Plan: Building Effective Sports Programs for Girls. Read about our other allies and the phenomenal work they are doing.

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