Olympic and Paralympic Reform Commission Listening Session - Youth and Community Sports Support

Attend a listening session hosted by the Olympic & Paralympic Reform Commission to explore how National Governing Bodies (NGBs) can better support youth and community sports. Gain insights from a panel of experts discussing crucial topics such as coordinating activities with school programs and local providers, coach recruitment and training, abuse prevention, and best practices in sport and program development. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in expanding participation, connecting to rural communities, and implementing a "Sport for All" approach. Hear from industry leaders including Julie Foudy, Kathryn Carson from USA Gymnastics, Ron Nocetti from the California Interscholastic Federation, and Renata Simril from the LA84 Foundation. Engage with the discussion on government support, the potential for a Ministry of Sport, and strategies for growing the pipeline of athletes. Join this informative session moderated by sports law expert Dionne Koller to contribute your thoughts on what needs to be done to reform and improve the Olympic and Paralympic sports landscape in the United States.

Introduction
What do we need to know
What did you learn
Youth Sports
Government Support
Audience Questions
Expanding Participation
Ministry of Sport
Growing the Pipeline
Sport for All
Connecting to Rural Communities
What Needs to Be Done