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Hoosier Sport
Connecting IU students with rural youth through sport-based mentorship, physical activity, and community research. |
WHAT WE DO
Hoosier Sport partners with schools and communities to support youth health, leadership, and belonging through sport-based programming. IU students serve as mentors and program implementers while contributing to community-based research in rural Indiana.
Sport-Based Youth Development We use sport and physical activity to help youth build confidence, teamwork, leadership, and healthy habits. |
College Student Mentorship IU students support youth as mentors, role models, and trained program implementers. |
Community-Based Research We study physical activity, implementation, and outcomes in school and community settings |
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HOOSIER SPORT AT A GLANCE
Hoosier Sport brings together IU students, schools, and community partners to support rural youth through sport-based programming, mentorship, and research. |
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PARTNER PERSPECTIVE
Dr. Kyle Kercher and his team from the IU School of Public Health have made a tremendous impact on our students at WRV Middle School, through both increased engagement and learning in physical education and, just as importantly, building positive relationships with our kids.
- Mitch Hobson, White River Valley School District
STORIES FROM THE FIELD
A closer look at the students, schools, and community moments that bring Hoosier Sport to life.
