BY ALESSANDRA DEL BROCCO

#BecauseOfSports asks you to tell your story. How have sports changed your life? Whether you met your best friend during an elementary school soccer game, learned a life lesson from a coach, or spent quality time with friends and family at watching a game, we want to hear about the impact sports have made on your life.

Here’s what some of our friends and supporters have to say about #BecauseOfSports!

Jesse Palmer, Good Sports National Spokesperson

#BecauseOfSports I am confident ???Watch & retweet if you agree all kids deserve a chance to play: https://t.co/aG0DhHbGGP @GoodSportsInc pic.twitter.com/iYyYzqSsaB

— Jesse James Palmer (@JessePalmerABC) July 17, 2017

Connor Barwin, linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams, Sports Ambassador for Good Sports

Chris Archer, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher and Sports Ambassador for Good Sports

“Because of Sports, I am a better son!”

Christen Press, U.S. Women’s National Team and Chicago Red Stars soccer player (read her full interview here!) 

“Because of Sports, I am here today, helping encourage the next generation with confidence!”

Ian Happ, Chicago Cubs baseball player

“Because of sports, I get to do what I love every day. “

Governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker, and First Lady Lauren Baker

“Because of Sports, I learned a lifetime’s worth of lessons about leadership, collaboration, perseverance and friendship, and I got pretty good at back handsprings too!” – Lauren Baker

Kathryn Tappen, NBC Sports Host & Reporter for the NFL, NHL, Notre Dame Football, and Olympics

Ok, decided to share this #tbt at age 10 in 1991 for a very important charity that is close to my heart. @goodsportsinc works to make sure kids across the country are able to play the games they love. #BecauseOfSports I am who I am today personally, and I have an amazing career in sports! (And yes, those are ? on my face from the town fair I went to before my team photos ?) #GoodSports #Teamwork

A post shared by Kathryn Tappen (@kathryntappennbc) on Jul 20, 2017 at 5:53am PDT

Glenn Ordway, Sports Radio Network Host at WEEI 

I have a job I love #BecauseofSports @GoodSportsInc works to make sure all kids have the chance RT https://t.co/fJEEEKKZlV via @YouTube

— Glenn Ordway (@GlennDOrdway) July 18, 2017

“Students who are physically active tend to have better grades, school attendance, cognitive performance, and classroom behaviors.”

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Here are some of the#BecauseOfSports stories you shared with us:

#BecauseOfSports, I am an effective leader and a strong team member! @GoodSportsInc keeps all kids the game! Watch: https://t.co/M9EzEiS1IM

— Dr. Roslind Buford (@rosblasingame) July 18, 2017

#becauseofsports I gained a competitive edge. @goodsportsinc helps kids compete every day https://t.co/efSQlwY8iD

— Kelli Nicole (@kellinicolef) July 18, 2017

#BecauseOfSports , I have a group of friends that I'm thankful for each and every day. @GoodSportsInc gives all kids the chance to be their best selves by making sure that cost is never a barrier to play. Check out this video, and share with your own #BecauseOfSports story! http://bit.ly/becauseofsports1 #tuckermansravine

A post shared by Forrest Lindekens (@fslindy) on Jul 18, 2017 at 5:34am PDT

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