Gametime Life Skills Foundation
Helping Youth Pursue Excellence
Gametime Life Skills Foundation
Helping Youth Pursue Excellence
Gametime Life Skills Foundation is laser-focused on reshaping the path of at-risk youth, ensuring positive and lasting outcomes. Through the cultivation of partnerships and the utilization of collective efforts, we are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of these young individuals, guiding them towards a journey of success and fulfillment.
Our Mission
- Increase participation and interest in baseball and softball for underrepresented communities
- Provide programming opportunities for all levels of play – introductory to elite development
- Encourage academic achievement and the pursuit of continued education
- Teach the value of teamwork and other life skills through bat and ball sport
- Increase the number of athletes prepared to play at the collegiate and professional level
- Develop the next generation of Major League Citizens
We Help With:
SUPPORTING YOUTH THROUGH SPORTS
Research underscores the profound significance of sports in nurturing the holistic development of young individuals. It equips them with vital life skills, bolsters academic performance, and lays the foundation for sustainable success in their future pursuits. However, realizing this transformative impact hinges upon ensuring equitable access to dedicated coaches, top-tier equipment, a safe space for youth to gather after-school, and a facility capable of hosting year-round sports activities.
Our organization has dedicated several years to diligently working towards leveling up the playing field by providing such resources. We’ve also actively engaged with city officials in underserved communities across Illinois to discuss the construction of state-of-the-art facilities tailored to both local and traveling athletes. We firmly believe that fostering public-private partnerships is an ‘all hands on deck’ approach that offers a solution capable of changing the trajectory of youth, particularly those deemed at-risk. Through these collaborative efforts, we strive to create a positive and impactful environment where every young athlete has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
Through our partnership with the Nike RBI Program, we aim to collaborate with local schools and organizations to distribute equipment, organize pop-up batting practice sessions, and offer year-round skill development in baseball and softball for youth aged 5 to 18. Since its founding in 1989, Nike RBI has expanded from a local initiative serving 180 boys in South Central Los Angeles to an international program that spans over 200 cities. Today, it provides more than 100,000 young male and female participants each year with opportunities to engage in baseball and softball activities. The concept of Nike RBI was developed by John Young, a former Major League Baseball player and scout, to give disadvantaged youth aged 13 to 16 the chance to learn and enjoy the game of baseball.
