What gets lost when transgender athletes become a political talking point? The athletes themselves. Ren talks about the real people behind the headlines and what young people can lose when access to sport becomes a battleground. #YouCanPlay #TransAthletes #YouthSports

Trans people belong in sport. 🏳️‍⚧️ As athletes. As coaches. As fans. As officials. As teammates. As leaders. Sport is stronger when everyone has the opportunity to participate and belong. #YouCanPlay #TransPeopleBelong #TransAthletes

66% surveyed believed openly LGBT people wouldn’t be very safe as sports spectators. Fans deserve to belong, too. Creating inclusive sport means thinking beyond the athletes on the field and building environments where everyone can cheer safely and openly. #YouCanPlay

23% of gay men and 13% of lesbians surveyed reported experiencing physical assaults in sport. Sport should challenge athletes, not threaten their safety because of who they are. We can build something better. #YouCanPlay #SafeSport #LGBTQSports #SportForAll

“To me, respect is the foundation of everything in football.” – Pernille Harder ⚽ Respect isn’t an extra. It’s the foundation that allows athletes, teams, and communities to thrive. #YouCanPlay #PernilleHarder #Football #RespectInSport #LGBTQSports

Inclusion doesn’t happen only on the field. Administrators shape policies, expectations, resources, and the culture athletes experience every day. Creating safer sport requires leadership at every level. #YouCanPlay #SportsLeadership #InclusiveSport #LGBTQSports

School sports should be a place where every kid can build confidence, teamwork, and belonging. Prop 134 goes too far and takes decisions away from parents, schools, and athletic experts. Let our kids play. Vote NO on Prop 134. familiesnotpolitics.com

We had J Solle from FrontRunnersNY come on our podcast recently to talk about gender non-conforming considerations in running sports. Here's a quick bit about the legacy of the NYC Pride Run and how amazing orgs like FRNY are carrying it forward!

41% of gay men and 16% of lesbians surveyed reported experiencing bullying in sport. Everyone deserves to play without being targeted for who they are. Building safer sport starts with refusing to normalize harassment as “part of the game.” #YouCanPlay #SafeSport #LGBTQSports

"We spoke with the production team behind the upcoming short film about hockey: SHOOTOUT. Your story can change the game. 🏳️‍🌈 #YouCanPlay #LGBTQSports #Storytelling #Inclusion"

Myth: Trans youth are “dominating” girls’ sports. 🏳️‍⚧️ Trans young people are a small population of athletes who, like every other kid, deserve the chance to experience teamwork, movement, and belonging. #YouCanPlay #TransAthletes #YouthSports #LGBTQSports

🏒 Queer heroes have been on the ice all along — Dan Gawthrop on the history we don't talk about enough. #QueerHeroes #HockeyHistory #PrideOnIce

🏒 Queer heroes have been on the ice all along — Dan Gawthrop on the history we don't talk about enough. #QueerHeroes #HockeyHistory #PrideOnIce

"The only way to prove who we are is to show up." A quote that we think of often, from the fearless athlete and activist Chris Moiser 🏳️‍🌈🚪 #ShowUp #TakeUpSpace #QueerInSport #MotivationalMonday #YouCanPlay

Growth never stops. Brock Robinson on constant learning and building a sports environment where everyone can thrive. 📈🏀 #ConstantLearning #BetterEnvironment #SportsLeadership #YouCanPlay