Who’s to Say Sports

Challenger Sports, fitness, outings, and sports storytelling—built around each participant’s interests.

Participation Media Crew Outings Confidence

Best for: Participants who love sports and want to play, cheer, talk about the game, or be part of a media crew.

Purpose

Who’s to Say Sports blends athletic leadership, sports media, and community engagement. It’s for participants who love sports—whether they want to play, volunteer, talk about the game, or help create coverage as part of a “media crew.”

Program Elements

School Alumni Team Inclusion

Supports individuals who:

Have aged out of the school district
Previously held HS team roles
Would lose access without insurance/support

Services provided:

Program definition and enrollment
Defined role (manager, media, assistant)
Insurance & liability coverage
Optional 1:1 or small-group support

Sports Media & Commentary

Recording short game recaps or “fan takes”
Interviewing teammates, coaches, or friends
Learning how to film highlights on a phone
Participating in simple “Who’s to Say Sports” podcast segments

Community & Events

Group outings to games
Spirit nights or watch parties
Opportunities to meet teams or visit fields/arenas

Outcomes & Skills

Social skills, teamwork, and confidence
Better understanding of health and movement
Communication skills through interviews and commentary
Stronger sense of belonging and community pride

How It Works

In colaboration with local HS sports teams and community volunteers, we help expand the reach of existing programs and help create new ones.
We focus on access, continuity, and skill development, helping individuals remain connected to sports culture while building communication, confidence, and real-world experience.

Participation may include:

Continued involvement with high school teams in defined alumni roles
Connection to Challenger or other inclusive sports programs
Sessions focused on filming, photography
Reviewing and editing content to practice communication and storytelling

Supports are designed to wrap around participation, with planning, reflection, and skill-building occurring before or after activities, promoting independence and long-term growth.

Coordinator / DDD Summary

The Sports Pathway is a community-based support service that uses sports environments as a real-world context for skill development, not as the service itself.
Supports funded through DDD Goods & Services may include:

Pre- and post-activity support related to participation in Challenger or other inclusive sports programs
Planning, reminders, and reflection connected to team roles or community involvement
Communication, social, and vocational skill development in community settings
Sports media skill practice, including guided filming, commentary, interviews, and content review

DDD funding applies to individualized support services only and does not include supervision during practices or games, admission fees, or entertainment costs. All supports are aligned with ISP goals related to community inclusion, employment exploration, communication, and independence.