OUR MISSION
At Inclyousion Sports®, our mission is to transform the world of youth sports by creating inclusive, supportive, and empowering experiences that celebrate every child’s potential.
We believe that inclusive sports not only strengthen families but also build stronger, more connected communities across the country. As part of a multibillion-dollar industry, we are driven by purpose, proving that meaningful impact and scalable success can go hand in hand. Through our work, we aim to reshape the future of sports, one family and one community at a time.*
OUR HISTORY
BUILDING A COMMUNITY THROUGH SPORTS
Inclyousion Sports® was founded in 2021 by Greg and Kristen Perkins, caring parents who struggled to find youth athletic programs that provided a supportive introduction to sports, with small class sizes, well trained coaches, a variety of equipment, and truly inclusive teaching techniques.
When searching for a way to introduce their oldest child to sports they were only able to find programs that were the traditional youth sports classes with large class sizes and volunteer coaches, or disability specific programs. They had a negative experience with a local soccer program, and were looking for something more supportive and non-competitive.
Frustrated by the lack of programs that celebrated all young athletes, they were inspired to build the organization they wanted for their own children. What started as a way to support their own family has now grown into a thriving community of parents who are seeking non-competitive play, friendship, and a judgment-free space committed to empowering each child's potential, confidence, and joy through sports.
*To learn more about the benefits of inclusive sports in families and communities, we invite you to explore the following industry resources:
THE IMPORTANCE OF INCLUSION AND ACCESS IN YOUTH SPORTS
PEDIATRICIANS TOLD TO PRESCRIBE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR KIDS WITH DISABILITIES
BENEFITS OF YOUTH SPORTS | DEVELOPED BY THE PCSFN SCIENCE BOARD
MAKING SPORT RELEVANT TO THE EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF YOUTH
THE POTENTIAL FOR YOUTH SPORTS TO IMPROVE CHILDHOOD OUTCOMES
WHEN THE NORMATIVE IS FORMATIVE: PARENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE IMPACTS OF INCLUSIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS
THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY SPORTS PROGRAMS IN PROMOTING SOCIAL COHESION