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Join theLeague™

Play, learn, lead—and open the game to more young people.

Join the League™ is a Temple Made Foundation youth sports equity initiative delivered in collaboration with Temple Made Fitness and league/community partners.

Foundation support expands access.Temple Made Fitness designs and delivers the program experience.
Kansas City football players connecting with children on game day

The need and the people

Why this program matters.

What problem does it address?

  • Unequal access and cost barriers can keep young people out of organized sports.
  • Players need safe, supportive environments for positive activity.
  • Youth benefit from consistent mentorship, leadership, confidence, and teamwork opportunities.

Who is it for?

Youth playersFamiliesCoachesMentorsVolunteersCommunity partnersLeague sponsors

The program model

How it works.

    01

    Build skills

    Flag football training develops speed, agility, coordination, and game fundamentals.

    02

    Practice together

    Weekly practices and skills-development sessions create a team rhythm.

    03

    Play the game

    Team placement and game days provide structured competition.

    04

    Lead with confidence

    Temple Made coaches reinforce teamwork, discipline, mentorship, and leadership.

Impact and reach

What the program makes possible.

Explore the outcomes and current reach connected to this program.

Confidence

Players build confidence on and off the field through practice, teamwork, and mentorship.

Teamwork

Players develop stronger teamwork in a positive, active environment.

Discipline and focus

The model pairs physical activity with mentorship and leadership.

Where is it active?

Current season details are available at JTLKC.com.

Inside the program

See the program in motion.

Real program photography and video bring the people, places, and energy behind the work into view.

Join the League Media Day

Video summary

A one-minute look at young players, mentors, and the energy surrounding Join the League media day.

Football players talking with children and familiesGame-day access and community connection
Kansas City football players engaging with young participantsPlayers, mentors, and young people together
Join the League activity taking place on a football fieldA real game-day environment

Game-day media rail

Confidence grows through action.

Players take the field

Video summary

A short game-day view of players entering the field.

Practice in motion

Video summary

Young participants moving through a field activity together.

Team activity

Video summary

A wide view of the group practicing and building confidence.

A closer look

T. Brown Player Profile

A young participant shares a personal view of the Join the League experience.

T. Brown Player Profile

Video summary

A young participant shares a personal view of the Join the League experience.

Meet the Tigers

Every player has a story.

Join the League™ gives young athletes a chance to build skills, belong to a team, and experience moments like Media Day. Player portraits celebrate the children behind the jerseys.

Tigers player wearing jersey number 4 and holding a football
A moment to be seen and celebrated.
Tigers player wearing jersey number 22 and holding a football
Pride in being part of a team.

Our community in action

Funding Partners

Businesses, foundations, and grantmakers helping expand access. We recognize support across our program history; years shown identify specific gifts and grants.

Our community in action

Community & In-Kind Partners

Program hosts, volunteers, media supporters, and organizations contributing time, resources, or shared experiences.

Take the next step

Choose a pathway.

Funding, sponsorship, volunteer, family, and program-delivery requests stay distinct so your message reaches the right team.

Player & Family InterestVisit JTLKC.com

Start a focused conversation

Tell us how you want to participate.

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