i Play! Afterschool
San Antonio Sports’ innovative afterschool program ignites a love of sport in 3rd through 5th graders, while teaching them life lessons about active living, good nutrition, and strong personal character.
What’s Involved?
A FREE youth sports training afterschool program: Twenty (20) students enrolled in the After School Extended Day program at select schools have the opportunity to participate in the San Antonio Sports i play! afterschool program.
Kids will receive training in four, 6-7 week sport development sessions (soccer, volleyball, basketball, flag football). The program also includes leadership and team building skills, nutrition, mental wellness and character education.
After each session, participating schools will compete against each other in a tournament-style event. Each participant in i play! afterschool receives a t-shirt, shorts, socks and athletic shoes.
Who Can Participate?
Third through fifth graders enrolled in the After School Extended Day program at select schools in the following districts: Harlandale ISD, Northside ISD, San Antonio ISD, Southwest ISD, and Judson ISD.
Parents are required to sign an agreement that commits their child to being present for the full hour of the daily i play! afterschool program.
i play! Skills Video Library
These i play! instructional videos provide fun ways children can learn and practice basic skills in four different sports – soccer, track, volleyball and basketball—using equipment and objects that can be found at home. In addition to the sport videos, you’ll also find a Junior Alpha Warrior series of videos that will provide basic at-home exercises. They feature expert instruction from professional athletes:
Soccer: Michael Lahoud, NCAA Champion, Wake Forest University, Former MLS player: Chivas USA, Philadelphia Union Track & Field: Kendra Chambers, 4-time Big 12 Champion, University of Texas; 12-time All-American, USA Track & Field Athlete Basketball: Sophia Young-Malcom, NCAA Champion 2005, Baylor University; 3-time WNBA All-Star, San Antonio Sliver Stars |
Volleyball: Danielle Scott, NCAA Champion 1993, University of California at Long Beach; 5-time Olympian Alpha Warrior Junior: Kevin Klein and Tawnee Leonardo, American Ninja Warriors |
We invite you to watch our program video to learn more.