From Moment to MOVEment: Reimagining Youth Sport for Impact

Event ID: PP1162945

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Venue: Red River Ballroom (The Thompson Hotel Austin)

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Summary

We’re entering a defining time for sport with major global sport moments happening across North America on the horizon. How can this momentum spark a youth sport movement? This panel explores how championing play and movement can drive long-term systemic change by building community, fostering resilience, and supporting youth mental health at scale. Hear from leaders behind the MOVE Fund, a funding initiative reimagining youth sport in the U.S., and learn how cross-sector collaboration is powering the future of youth sport to move the world forward. Matt Geschke, Sr. Director of Americas Social & Community Impact at Nike, will provide a special introduction to this session and its speakers.

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