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Exploring the Journey of Trans sport participants in Sport: Participate in Groundbreaking Research
In the world of sports, the experiences of transgender and nonbinary sports participants are often misunderstood or overlooked. Now, a...
Ren Dawe
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Allyship in the Group Chat
At You Can Play, we believe that every athlete, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, deserves the right to compete and...
Ren Dawe
Sep 24, 20241 min read


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...
Ren Dawe
Sep 24, 20242 min read


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...
Ren Dawe
Sep 17, 20242 min read


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,...
Ren Dawe
Sep 1, 20243 min read


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...
Ren Dawe
Aug 15, 20243 min read


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...
Kurt Weaver
Aug 10, 20243 min read


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...
Ren Dawe
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Trans Athletes + The Olympics
Transgender athletes have been allowed to compete in the Olympics since 2004. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) introduced...
Ren Dawe
Jul 23, 20241 min read


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...
Ren Dawe
Jul 17, 20242 min read


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...
Ren Dawe
Jul 16, 20242 min read


Trans Athletes + NCAA
Transgender athletes are allowed to compete in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association). The NCAA has developed policies to...
Ren Dawe
Jul 12, 20241 min read


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...
Ren Dawe
Jul 8, 20241 min read


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...
Ren Dawe
Jul 5, 20244 min read


"Inclusive Coaching" Online Course Launch
Introducing "Inclusive Coaching," a pioneering online LMS course from You Can Play, tailored for coaches committed to fostering...
Ren Dawe
Apr 23, 20241 min read


"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...
Ren Dawe
Apr 16, 20241 min read


"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...
Ren Dawe
Apr 9, 20241 min read


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...
Ren Dawe
Apr 2, 20241 min read


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...
Ren Dawe
Oct 10, 20232 min read


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...
Kurt Weaver
Oct 5, 20233 min read
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