Allyship in the Group Chat
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Ren Dawe
- Sep 24
- 2 min
Happy Allyship Week from You Can Play
Allyship Week with You Can Play is here, and we’re spotlighting the importance of creating inclusive, supportive spaces in sports for...
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Ren Dawe
- Sep 17
- 2 min
Ambassador Spotlight: Marci Goldberg
We love connecting with our Ambassadors! This week, we're highlighting Marci Goldberg, a Triathlete! What is your sport? Triathlon! Swim...
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Ren Dawe
- Sep 1
- 3 min
Ambassador Spotlight: David Smith
We love connecting with our Ambassadors! This week, we're highlighting David Smith, a sports psychologist! What is your sport? Swimming,...
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Ren Dawe
- Aug 15
- 3 min
Lessons Learned from the 2024 Olympics & Paralympics: Embracing Inclusion Wins!
We hope you loved the Olympics as much as we did, and followed the stories and athletes that made us dream just a little bigger through...
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Kurt Weaver
- Aug 10
- 3 min
Embracing Diversity: The Business Case for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Soccer
Kurt Weaver In the dynamic world of sports, where passion and fervor ignite communities worldwide, soccer stands tall as a global...
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Ren Dawe
- Jul 30
- 2 min
Do Trans Athletes have an Unfair Competitive Advantage?
The question of whether transgender athletes have an unfair advantage in sports because of hormones is complex, highly debated, and...
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Ren Dawe
- Jul 23
- 1 min
Trans Athletes + The Olympics
Transgender athletes have been allowed to compete in the Olympics since 2004. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) introduced...
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Ren Dawe
- Jul 17
- 2 min
Trans Athletes + Title IX
What is the relationship between Trans Athletes and Title IX? The relation of transgender athletes to Title IX—a landmark U.S. federal...
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Ren Dawe
- Jul 16
- 2 min
Ambassador Spotlight: Kao Lawrie
We love connecting with our Ambassadors! This week, we're highlighting Kao Lawrie, a non-binary hockey player and LGBTQ+ advocate! What...
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Ren Dawe
- Jul 12
- 1 min
Trans Athletes + NCAA
Transgender athletes are allowed to compete in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association). The NCAA has developed policies to...
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Ren Dawe
- Jul 8
- 1 min
Ambassador Spotlight: Syd Bard
We love connecting with our Ambassadors! This month, we're highlighting Syd Bard, a pro PWHL hockey player. Syd Bard is a professional...
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Ren Dawe
- Jul 5
- 4 min
Trans Athletes + Hormones: A Breakdown
Everything you need to know about trans athletes, hormones, and individual variability for trans women + trans men athletes. Trans Women...
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Ren Dawe
- Apr 23
- 1 min
"Inclusive Coaching" Online Course Launch
Introducing "Inclusive Coaching," a pioneering online LMS course from You Can Play, tailored for coaches committed to fostering...
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Ren Dawe
- Apr 16
- 1 min
"Sports Allyship 101" Online Course Launch
Discover how to champion inclusivity in sports with You Can Play's new online course, "Allyship 101". Introducing "Allyship 101" – a...
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Ren Dawe
- Apr 9
- 1 min
"LGBTQ+ 101" Micro-Course Launch
Introducing "LGBTQ+ 101," You Can Play's first-ever MICRO-COURSE designed to demystify LGBTQ+ terminology and lay the foundational blocks...
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Ren Dawe
- Apr 2
- 1 min
Announcing You Can Play University - An LMS for Inclusion
Discover "You Can Play University," the innovative online LMS system designed by You Can Play, focusing on Diversity, Equity, and...
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Ren Dawe
- Oct 10, 2023
- 2 min
You Can Play's New Website Launch
Empowering Equality in Sports: You Can Play's New Website Takes Center Stage At You Can Play, we are passionate advocates for equality in...
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Kurt Weaver
- Oct 5, 2023
- 3 min
A Movement, Not a Jersey: The NHL's Evolving Approach to Pride Jerseys
At You Can Play, we are staunch advocates for equality and inclusivity in sports. Recent developments in the NHL regarding the use of...
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Kurt Weaver
- Oct 5, 2023
- 1 min
You Can Play speaks to Hockey Canada new Locker Room Policies
We strongly support Hockey Canada's recent dressing room policy recommendation. This is about safety, well-being, and belonging for...
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