Sport is increasingly recognized as a powerful vehicle for improving health, building community connection, developing leadership skills, and more – particularly among young people. Yet turning that potential into consistent, measurable results requires intentional program design and a clear sense of what actually drives outcomes.

This roundtable will bring together leaders working at this intersection to share what’s proven effective and where the field is heading next. It’s an opportunity to learn from peers applying sport-based approaches across different contexts and to consider how these models might strengthen your own work.

NationSwell’s Virtual Roundtables and Braintrusts are built for members who are actively working on the issue at hand — including senior leaders, practitioners, and subject-matter experts — making them our most accessible format. The bar for the room isn’t seniority; it’s engagement with the topic. Registration may involve a brief approval step to ensure the conversation stays high-quality.

To encourage open and candid discussion, this event follows the Chatham House Rule – attendees may share insights from the conversation but cannot attribute statements to specific individuals or organizations. This ensures a trusted space for thoughtful dialogue and deeper insights.