HUMANIZE SPORT

RE· IMAGINE COMMUNITY

At the PA4WN™ Lab, we envision an athletic ecosystem that equitably honors the dignity and protects the agency of all its members.

In the world of sports, athletes often find themselves being treated as pawns, utilized for the benefit of others, and discarded once their services are no longer deemed valuable.

As imperfect curators, coaches, educators, and athletes who have experienced this cycle firsthand, we are deeply committed to Preparing Athletes for What's Next (PA4WN™).

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MERCH SUPPORTS

THE MISSION

WHAT WE DO

  • We specialize in creating interactive content and developing relevant programming that delves into the dynamic intersections of business, community, and policy often overlooked in sport. Our approach remains nonpartisan in order to understand the totality of a moment in sport behind the headline.

    By blending real-time insights with rigorous research, we strive to foster informed discussions and facilitate a deeper comprehension of the intricate dynamics within the sports industry.

  • At our core, we are dedicated to upholding the humanity and dignity of the populations we serve. Our expertise lies in curating equitable impact strategies tailored to social service organizations, corporations, athletes, and members of the ecosystem. Grounded in policy, our approach revolves around relief, restoration, optimization, and advancement as vital metrics for measuring the effectiveness of our deployed strategies. While we maintain a neutral stance in political campaigns, we have earned recognition for our thought leadership in monetizing and optimizing NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) strategies. Our guidance and expertise empower our partners to navigate these opportunities successfully, maximizing their benefits.

  • In a society blinded by ambition, where discussions often fail to yield tangible solutions to identified problems, the PA4WN™ Lab takes a proactive approach. Through our engaging workshops, thought-provoking keynotes, and insightful seminars, we facilitate dynamic conversations that lead to actionable outcomes and decisive actions.

    Using sports as a powerful vehicle, we leverage a social work lens to initiate challenging dialogues that delve into the intricate complexities at the intersection of sport, business, policy, and community. We strive to foster a deeper understanding and generate meaningful change within society by unpacking these multifaceted issues.

“WHEN SPORTS FAIL TO ACHIEVE ITS POSITIVE PROMISES, IT REPRODUCES AND REINFORCES PROBLEMATIC PREEXISTING BEHAVIORS AND SOCIAL NETWORKS.”