Sport Experiences

Sports Challenge

Sports Challenge is a 5 day sports-based leadership development program for high school student-athletes. Participants will learn to apply the same rigor of their sport practice to their leadership development, intentionally practicing Strive's 7 Core Competencies: Self-awareness, Culture, Empathy, Energy, Motivation, Communication, and Grit. We believe and research shows, these skills are needed to succeed in sport and in life. Join us June 24th - June 28th, 2024 at Sanford School. Current 6th-11th grade basketball, lacrosse, and soccer players from Delaware and surrounding areas are invited to register.

Registration

Sports Challenge 2024

Dates: Monday, June 24th – Friday, June 28th, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm daily
Open House Welcome: date and time TBA
Location: Sanford School in Hockessin, DE

Questions about Sports Challenge? Email us at sportschallenge@striveleadership.org or text us at 302-367-7280.

Current 6th-11th grade basketball, lacrosse, and soccer players from Delaware and surrounding areas are invited to apply

Check out our youtube page for all the nostalgia!

Tuition

Tuition: $50-$850 (Sliding scale tuition)

Tuition Assistance

Strive actively seeks to make our programs available to young leaders no matter their financial background. We therefore offer sliding scale tuition for Sports Challenge between $50 and $850, providing families the ability to choose the amount they are able to pay.

While Strive fundraises and receives grants, please keep in mind that tuition payments allow our organization to keep running our leadership programs. We appreciate your honesty in this process.

Families will choose their payment option when completing the Sports Challenge registration form.

Please note that lunches and snacks are provided at no additional cost.

Questions about Tuition?

Email us at sportschallenge@striveleadership.org or text us at 302-367-7280.

Nominations

Coaches, Teachers, Administrators, Mentors and Sports Challenge Alumni are welcome to nominate student-athletes for Sports Challenge 2024! We invite you to nominate rising leaders who are passionate about their sport. Please nominate rising 8th-12th grade basketball, lacrosse, and soccer players.

Note: Student-athletes are not required to be nominated in order to apply for Sports Challenge. Questions about Nominations? Email us at sportschallenge@striveleadership.org or text us at 302-367-7280.

Registration

Sports Challenge 2024

Dates: Monday, June 24th – Friday, June 28th, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm daily
Open House Welcome: date and time TBA
Location: Sanford School in Hockessin, DE

Questions about Sports Challenge? Email us at sportschallenge@striveleadership.org or text us at 302-367-7280.

Current 6th-11th grade basketball, lacrosse, and soccer players from Delaware and surrounding areas are invited to apply

Check out our youtube page for all the nostalgia!

Tuition

Tuition: $50-$850 (Sliding scale tuition)

Tuition Assistance

While Strive fundraises and receives grants, please keep in mind that tuition payments allow our organization to keep running our leadership programs. We appreciate your honesty in this process.

Families will choose their payment option when completing the Sports Challenge registration form.

Please note that lunches and snacks are provided at no additional cost.

Questions about Tuition?

Email us at sportschallenge@striveleadership.org or text us at 302-367-7280.

Nominations

OUTCOMES

Daily Schedule

Vitamins

High energy workouts that set the tone for each day.

Athletics

Practices focus on sport-specific skills and concepts to enhance your game.

Character Driven Leadership Class

These classes focus on developing leadership skills, such as communication and empathy, through engaging activities and discussion.

Leadership Workshops

Workshops that cover topics including college athletics and leadership styles.

Mentor-Mentee

Set personal goals with your mentor in 1-on-1 and small group settings.

Sports Challenge Games

Games that bring together student-athletes of different sports, enhancing team-building and healthy competition.

Sports Psych Class

These classes focus on building your mental game and developing a growth mindset.

Evening Leadership Forum (ELF)

A time to celebrate the achievements of the day and learn about the theme of the following day.

Our Culture

From the moment athletes arrive at Sports Challenge, they become immersed in the invigorating, inclusive and motivating culture of Strive. The program is demanding and supportive — inspiring athletes to improve their game individually and collectively. They are encouraged to take risks in a safe environment; to embrace failure and “brush it off.” This mindset cultivates growth in both athletic performance and leadership development.

Our Coaches

At Sports Challenge our coaches change lives. We are athletic professionals and college-level athletes who are so dedicated to the program that we take personal vacation time to build the Strive community and nurture young leaders. We serve as mentors in all aspects of the student-athlete experience — eating in the dining hall, hanging out during breaks, building individual relationships, and delivering high-impact sport-specific training.

Interested in supporting Sports Challenge?

OTHER SPORT EXPERIENCES

COACH IN TRAINING PROGRAM

A job opportunity for high school student-athletes (who play basketball, lacrosse or soccer) to gain experience coaching younger student-athletes under the supervision of Strive Coaches at Strive’s Sports Challenge.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MINI CLINIC 2024

In 2024 we are expanding Sports Challenge, to include mini clinics for Middle School athletes. This one-day in-person leadership academy brings together a diverse group of middle school student-athletes to practice sports skills and key leadership skills simultaneously.

Ways to Engage

From volunteer opportunities to intentional fundraising, join our purpose of spreading the power of character-driven leadership today!

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