Sports Lab
It can be challenging to be part of the queer and gender nonconforming community - from bullying and confusion about who you are - to feeling lost. We hope that by connecting to other youth like you and inspiring mentors, you can walk away with a better sense of belonging and connection to our community.
What if you are curious and don’t know if you identify as a community member? We recognize that life is a journey, and figuring out your identity is a marathon - not a sprint. That’s why we open all our programming to youth who want to explore their identities. If you finish the program and don’t identify - you’ve still made friends, gained mentorship, and become an advocate for our community.
LGBTQ+ Youth Sports Clinics
In partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation through their Dodgers DreamTeam Program, youth participate in a nine-week softball program with their LGBTQ+ coach mentors.
How do you play softball?
How can both the physical and mental benefits of sports support me?
Who are sports leaders in the LGBTQ+ community?
Youths do not need prior experience in softball to participating.
All youth will gain both sports and life skills through this program.
We end this lab with a celebration jam where both coach mentors and youth will have the opportunity to celebrate their season’s successes.