Confidence
Players build confidence on and off the field through practice, teamwork, and mentorship.
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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.
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.
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.
Game-day access and community connection
Players, mentors, and young people together
A real game-day environmentGame-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.
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.
BMA Foundation (opens in a new tab)
Join the League™ · 2025 support
- Sports Equity
DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation (opens in a new tab)
Join the League™ · 2026 Sports Matter grant
- Sports Equity
Our community in action
Community & In-Kind Partners
Program hosts, volunteers, media supporters, and organizations contributing time, resources, or shared experiences.
Operation Breakthrough (opens in a new tab)
Program host and community partner
- Wellness
- Literacy
- Sports Equity
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