Teammates.  Leaders.  Citizens.


Welcome to The Team!

The Team is a nonprofit organization that creates award-winning programming focused on integrating nonpartisan civic engagement and voter participation into college athletics. We offer pathways for every athlete, coach, and administrator to become more engaged citizens.

OUR STORY

The Team began as a call to action with the 2020

All Vote No Play campaign.

OUR IMPACT

Since 2020, we have engaged over 72,000 athletes, coaches, and administrators.

OUR PROGRAMS

We offer a variety of programs, including the inaugural Engaged Athlete Fellowship. 

OUR RESOURCES

Peruse our video library, drill database, or civic guides for inspirational and informational content.

OUR VISION


We envision a future where all student athletes are active citizens in our democracy and all athletic departments, teams, and coaches establish civic engagement as a priority. 

OUR MISSION


We develop teammates, inspire leaders, and empower citizens. Working directly with athletes, coaches, and administrators, we provide nonpartisan resources to increase voter participation, make civic engagement joyful and easy, build stronger teams, and reinforce commitment to community.

THE TEAM IS THE

BRIDGE BETWEEN

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND

COLLEGE ATHLETICS.

THEORY OF CHANGE

Athletes, coaches, and administrators are the most influential leaders and impactful voices on college campuses. Helping student athletes become better teammates, leaders, and citizens shapes their civic habits for life, positively influences the community,  expands the culture of civic engagement, and strengthens our democracy.

"Part of being a champion is you're not just a champion on the field, it's everywhere you are. It's just another part of the process and it's a great indicator of our dedication to our work. It's imperative that in every opportunity we have a social progress, we take our part. Voting is just one part of that."

Chase Griffin

UCLA Football

"Being an engaged athlete is remembering our identities extend past our sport. We are all part of distinct and diverse communities that we should continue to amplify and uplift. And as athletes, it is such a beautiful experience being able to share those parts of our lives with each other."

Felicia Renelus

Brown and UC Berkeley Track

"The most powerful thing we can do is lead by example. When I spoke at City Hall as the Penn Volleyball Captain, I could see how excited the young girls were. To have the opportunity to speak about why I care about civic engagement and to see their reactions was really powerful."

Elizabeth Ford

Penn Women's Volleyball

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