MISSION
SMARTPLAY empowers the youth of underserved communities through programs that improve their reading and math skills through sports-based academics and character development through sports.
COVERING ALL OF THE BASES
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COVERING ALL OF THE BASES ⚾️
OUR BEGINNINGS
The SMARTPLAY (formerly American Baseball Foundation), is a 501 c (3), founded in 1994 by James R. Andrews M.D. and David Osinski with the vision of educating the elementary-age youth through sports-based academics.
In the early 2000s, David Osinski and his team set out to grow the organization internationally to the children of China, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Viet Nam, Pakistan, Spain, and Costa Rica, teaching them the game of baseball through innovative programs that range from coach education to kids’ clinics.
TODAYS IMPACT
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2.9
Average months gained in reading skills
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4.7
Average months gained in math skills
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900+
Students served through the BASIC program
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130+
Students served yearly through the after school program
COVERING ALL OF THE BASES
COVERING ALL OF THE BASES
WHAT OUR COMMUNITY HAS SAID ABOUT THE SMARTPLAY
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THE SMARTPLAY PRIMARY BENEFIT IN THE COMMUNITY IS PROVIDNG DATA-DRIVEN INSTRUCTION WHILE CREATING A FUN ATMOSPHERE FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ATHLETIC SKILLS AND DEVELOP GOOD CHARACTER.
Educator in Central Alabama
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YOU’VE GIVEN MY SON HELP WITH HIS READING AND MATH THAT HE DESPERATELY NEEDED, AND PROVIDED A SAFE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT TO DO SO.
Parent of a student of The SMARTPLAY
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[THE CAMP] PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN TO HAVE STRUCTURE DURING A VULNERABLE PERIOD IN THE YEAR, WHICH IS SUMMER.
The SMARTPLAY Donor
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
