The Value of Cornerstone

Cornerstone differs from other programs in that it was built with significant community input gathered through Project Play WNY's youth sports initiative. Cornerstone recognizes the lifetime value a quality youth sports experience can provide children from all backgrounds and talent levels. Further, Cornerstone positions youth sports as an important part of a child's overall development by engaging parents, educators, coaches, and athletic administrators to create a platform for lifelong success. Listed below are the various benefits of this collective and comprehensive approach to youth sports.

  • Organization

    • Attract & retain more coaches

    • Create a more dynamic youth sports experience

    • Highlight the “Sustainable Value of participating in youth sports”

  • Coaches

    • A more enjoyable coaching experience

    • The ability to deliver a “Family” youth sports experience

    • Deliver sustainable value to all players

  • Parents

    • Change the narrative surrounding the value of youth sports participation

    • A more enjoyable family experience

    • Child grows in areas of sustainable value

  • Schools

    • Create a unified culture amongst coaches

    • Increase student-athlete participation

    • Increase student-athlete performance

  • Officials

    • Make the officiating experience more enjoyable

    • Become a stakeholder in the narrative change

    • Be part of the success of the organizations

  • Community

    • A well-built and well-operated youth sports program can help build happier kids, healthier families, and stronger communities.

Our Goals For coaches

“To make the coaching experience more enjoyable with easy-to-access information.”

Our Goals for Athletes

“To equip them with the skills they need to be successful in life, both on and off the field.”

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