This is a free program to the schools. Sports World is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization which relies on donations from individuals and businesses nationwide to fund our assembly programs. If your school has a budget for these types of assemblies or drug-free programs, a donation is greatly appreciated. Checks can be made out to Sports World and sent to 1919 South Post Road, Indianapolis, IN 46239. Invoices and other documentation (such as our IRS determination letter) are available upon request. You can also donate online from our website by clicking here.

Each assembly typically lasts about 35-45 minutes. However, programs can be customized to fit your school’s schedule. If schedules allow, the pro can stay after the assembly for a few minutes to talk with students, answer questions, and sign autographs.

The Sports World program is suitable for grades 3 through 12. Programs for college-age students are also available. Each assembly is customized for each audience and is age-appropriate.

The Sports World pros are experienced speakers that can handle any size audience. A school should allow as many students to attend an assembly as their facilities allow. Small group presentations can be scheduled as well, please call the Sports World office for more details at (800) 832-6546.

Yes. It is very common for schools to separate their student body into two, sometimes even three sessions.

The Sports World speaker will share personal life experiences with the students, helping them to recognize the consequences of their choices while challenging them with the message of hope. The program’s main theme is that “You’re Not Born a Winner, You’re Not Born a Loser – You’re Born a Chooser!”™

The importance of morals, values, education, and proper decision-making will be stressed along with a clear presentation on the dangers and consequences of drug and alcohol use. Near the end of the presentation, the pro will share in a non-threatening way how their personal faith helped them to overcome and/or avoid these issues in life.

If your school has a particular issue that is more of a concern than others, the pro can stress that topic during the assembly. Please advise the pro prior to the assembly and the talk will be tailored accordingly.

All the pro will need is a microphone, if available. The pro will bring everything else that is needed, including enough pro player cards for each student and response cards to capture student feedback.

It is Sports World’s policy that the pro NOT be audio or video taped at your school, unless pre-approved in writing through the Sports World national office. Please call (800) 832-6546 for more information.

No. The pro will be accompanied by a local volunteer who is familiar with your area. Our volunteers will take care of all logistical details for you.

Yes. Sports World speaks in close to 2,000 assemblies to 500,000 students each school year. We can provide a list of schools, administrators, and phone numbers from all across the country. Please call (800) 832-6546 for details.