Enriching the lives of youth through the power of sport

The Foundation for Global Sports Development delivers and supports initiatives that promote accessible, fair, and abuse-free sport for youth.

2022 Humanitarian Award - Jon Vaughn

Former NFL player Jon Vaughn has been selected to receive the Humanitarian Award, the foundation's most prestigious award. During his time as a football player at University of Michigan, Jon experienced abuse from the team physician, Dr. Robert Anderson. Now Jon, along with other survivors of abuse, is speaking out and calling for institutional accountability.

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Our films are just the beginning of a story. Take a deeper look into each documentary with our discussion guides, videos of panel discussion, and bonus content.

Athletes in Excellence Award - Nominations Open

We are now accepting nominations for our 2022 Athletes in Excellence Award! This award recognizes 10 elite-level athletes who uphold the values of good sportsmanship and fair play on and off the field. Each award recipient will receive a $10,000 grant, empowering them to pursue their passions and create even more positive change. Nominations close August 1, 2022.

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The Foundation for Global Sports Development delivers and supports initiatives that promote fair play, education, and the benefits of abuse-free sport for youth. Sidewinder Films, a division of The Foundation for Global Sports Development, promotes this mission to a broader audience through groundbreaking films and documentaries.

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