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about Sport in Society

Sport in Society educates and supports emerging leaders and organizations within sport with the awareness, knowledge and skills to implement innovative and impactful solutions for social change. Topical areas of work include: leadership, healthy development, diversity and inclusion, violence prevention, community building, community service, and civic engagement. 

We achieve our mission through socially responsible leadership education and professional development:

  1. Academic Programs
  2. Professional Certificate Programs
  3. Workshops and Awareness Raising Sessions
  4. Train the Trainer Modules
  5. Conferences and Events

And consulting and capacity building:

  • Community Organizing and Network Building
  • Program Development and Curriculum Design
  • Strategic Planning and Facilitation
  • Workforce Development
  • Volunteer Training and Coordination
  • Program Evaluation

Read our 2011 Annual Report here.

SIS Releases 2011 Annual Report

Boston, MA (12-7-11) - It has been an amazing year of mission, message, and growth at Sport in Society. Bolstered by a new strategic and business plan that transformed our entire model, Sport in Society has built upon the foundation of excellence and set a new standard for leadership education, consultation, and community engagement. Read the 2011 Annual Report here.

Cutitta

Branding Entrepreneur and Snowboarding Professor Joins SIS

Boston, MA (11-23-11) - Sport in Society, a Northeastern University Center, is excited to welcome Frank Cutitta to the team. Cutitta, recognized by Folio Magazine as one of the media business' Top 40 Innovators and Influencers, will serve as a Research Fellow focused on the relationship between global branding and content and how these elements relate to building community.