Sports Equity Lab

You cannot engineer a culture of care while policing athletes' bodies.

Thank you to Dr. Ali Miller and Dr. Marie-Fatima Hyacinthe from for joining our last monthly meeting to lead a critical discussion on the IOC's latest sex-testing policies and their impact on human rights.

We strongly encourage our community to explore the incredible research and advocacy tools at Humans of Sport to learn more about defending bodily autonomy in athletics. 🛑👟

A massive thank you to Ato Boldon () for joining us at the Sports Equity Lab Symposium and to honor the life and legacy of Rebecca Cheptegei.

Ato, your commitment to using your platform for advocacy and equity reminds us that the finish line isn’t just about medals—it’s about justice and safety for every athlete.
Together, we keep the conversation going. Together, we . ✨

📣 We're launching the Sports Equity Youth Scholars Summer Program!

Are you a high schooler passionate about sports, equity, and research? The Sports Equity Lab is accepting applications for a unique 9-week online research experience designed exclusively for ambitious students from around the world. 🌍

Work alongside world-class researchers, contribute to real sports equity projects, and earn a certificate from the Sports Equity Lab—all from wherever you are!

🤔 What you'll gain: Mentorship from SEL scholars, practical skills in data collection and academic writing, and a global network of peers.

🔍 What we're looking for: Motivated, curious students passionate about sports. No prior research experience needed—just drive and intellectual curiosity!

💲 Tuition: $3,000. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for highly motivated students.

⚠️ Key Dates (Summer 2025):
🔚 Application Deadline: May 31
‼️ Decisions Released: June 5
✔️ Program Start: Week of June 22

Spots are limited to just 15 students per cycle! Don't miss your chance to be part of something new. Ready to take the next step?

🔗 Click the link in our bio to apply and submit your CV!

📧 Questions? Email [email protected] for more info

True excellence is measured not just by the games you win, but by the legacy you leave behind.

The Sports Equity Lab is proud to host "Better Than They Found It," an event celebrating the profound impact of Black coaches who shaped the modern NFL.

Featuring clips from Tarana Harris Mayes' new documentary—narrated by Sterling K. Brown—and a dynamic panel of legendary leaders, we will explore how empathic coaching and a culture of Care drive sustainable success.

Register with the link in our bio! 🏈✨

122 consecutive wins. 9 years. 0 coaches. 🥇

Join the Sports Equity Lab at Stanford on April 30th for a special public screening of Moses - 13 Steps, the documentary exploring the unparalleled legacy and mind of our co-founder, Dr. Edwin Moses. Come for the film featuring voices like Spike Lee and Samuel L. Jackson, and stay for a live conversation with the Olympic legend himself.

Space is limited. Hit the link in our bio to register and secure your seat! 🎬👟

🗣From conversation to co-creation.🌟

At the Sports Equity Lab Symposium, our Design Lab: Pathways for Sustainable Athlete Thriving brought together athletes, researchers, and students to rethink how we support athletes across their entire journey.

From early youth to post-career transition, participants explored key challenges and solutions around:

• Financial literacy & economic empowerment
• Mental health and “mental capital”
• Identity beyond sport
• Mentorship and trusted guidance
• Athlete storytelling and generational impact

One thing was clear:
⚠️Athletes need systems that support them as people — not just performers.

This week, Sports Equity Lab was in Mexico for the IV Congreso Internacional del Deporte (March 10–12) 🇲🇽 🏃

🎙Our researcher presented his PhD research on crime in sport in a talk titled:

"El deporte como entorno criminógeno: estructura, cultura y producción de violencia."
ENG: “Sports as a Crime-Prone Environment: Structure, Culture, and the Production of Violence.”

His presentation explored how the structures and cultures within sport can shape environments where different forms of violence may emerge — an essential conversation for building safer and more equitable sporting spaces.

Swipe through to see moments from the presentation and the congress program!🌟

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women who refuse to stand by 💜

This carousel honors some of the women who participated in and helped shape our October Symposium, held in memory of Rebecca Cheptegei, whose life was taken through gender-based violence.

Their presence reminds us what looks like: women showing up, supporting one another, and working together to break barriers and create safer, more equitable environments in sport and beyond.

Because progress doesn’t happen by chance.
It happens because people choose to act.
Today we celebrate the women who keep pushing this work forward - for sport, and for everyone.