An initiative born from our 2008 Vital Signs report, the London Sport Leadership Program is an opportunity for local youth facing personal challenges or ongoing economic hardship to obtain nationally recognized sports leadership training.

Now in its second year, the program provides sport leadership training and certification in soccer, basketball, and athletics (track and field, road running, cross country and race walking). Participants develop skills and self-confidence that assist them as they pursue post secondary education, forge a career path, and give back to their communities.

Program Partners

Working together we agreed to one common goal: increase access to opportunities for youth in training, employment, and community leadership. The London Sport Leadership Program is a partnership among:

• London Community Foundation
• London District Catholic School Board
• Thames Valley District School Board
• University of Western Ontario
• YMCA of Western Ontario

Program made possible with grants from:

• Bourne Family Fund *
• London Community Fund *
• Megan Holliday Memorial Fund *
• Myers Hayman Fund *
• Rob Killeen Memorial Fund *
• Ontario Trillium Foundation
• Westminster College Foundation
• Wood Gundy Children's Miracle Day Fund *

* all funds held within London Community Foundation

With support from:

• Boys and Girls Club of London
• City of London
• Coaches Association of Ontario
• Forest City Sport and Social Club
• London Sports Council
• Skytrax Stainless Steel Water Bottles