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Curiosity is natural, and asking questions is one of the best ways to learn and connect with others. However, when it comes to engaging...

Why Pride Games Matter: Celebrating Inclusion and Advancing Equality in Sports Sports bring people together, transcending differences to...

In the wake of a divisive election in the US, harmful legislation in Alberta being introduced, and several companies publicly pulling...

We love connecting with our Ambassadors! This week, we're highlighting Meghan Petruk, a softball player and coach! What is your sport?...

In the age of social media, conversations around inclusion and pride in sports often attract homophobic comments. These interactions can...

In any sports setting, safety and inclusion should be the cornerstone of fan experiences. Yet, homophobia still persists in subtle and...

In the world of sports, the experiences of transgender and nonbinary sports participants are often misunderstood or overlooked. Now, a new research project aims to give voice to these stories, seeking to deepen understanding and awareness of the challenges and triumphs trans sport participants face. Ph.D. student Jess Hamdan, in collaboration with their advisor, Dr. Adam Love, at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is conducting a pivotal dissertation project on the exper

At You Can Play, we believe that every athlete, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, deserves the right to compete and...

Allyship Week with You Can Play is here, and we’re spotlighting the importance of creating inclusive, supportive spaces in sports for...

We love connecting with our Ambassadors! This week, we're highlighting Marci Goldberg, a Triathlete! What is your sport? Triathlon! Swim...

We love connecting with our Ambassadors! This week, we're highlighting David Smith, a sports psychologist! What is your sport? Swimming,...

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...

Kurt Weaver In the dynamic world of sports, where passion and fervor ignite communities worldwide, soccer stands tall as a global...

The question of whether transgender athletes have an unfair advantage in sports because of hormones is complex, highly debated, and...

Transgender athletes have been allowed to compete in the Olympics since 2004. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) introduced...

What is the relationship between Trans Athletes and Title IX? The relation of transgender athletes to Title IX—a landmark U.S. federal...

We love connecting with our Ambassadors! This week, we're highlighting Kao Lawrie, a non-binary hockey player and LGBTQ+ advocate! What...

Transgender athletes are allowed to compete in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association). The NCAA has developed policies to...

We love connecting with our Ambassadors! This month, we're highlighting Syd Bard, a pro PWHL hockey player. Syd Bard is a professional...

Everything you need to know about trans athletes, hormones, and individual variability for trans women + trans men athletes. Trans Women...