Presented by Nike
United Through Play: Building the Future of Youth Sport
Sport is more than a game; it’s a catalyst for systemic change—bringing communities together, empowering youth and advancing collective well-being. To unlock its full potential, we need champions from all spheres of influence in sport and beyond—funders, business leaders and anyone passionate about community development. Hear from leaders in business, community and sport who are building a movement in the U.S. through the Coalitions for Sport Equity to drive inclusion, support mental health, cultivate resilience, and create lasting positive outcomes for youth with sport as a strategy.
Vanessa Garcia-Brito, Nike’s Chief Impact Officer, will provide introduction to this session and its speakers.
Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

Megan Bartlett
Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport
Scout Bassett
Scout Bassett Fund

Matt Geschke
Nike

Shireen Zaman
The Ford Foundation