What is Classroom Champions?

A girl in a blue t-shirt writes in a notebook in class.

What we do

Classroom Champions brings Olympic, Paralympic, NCAA and professional athletes to classrooms, schools and districts to facilitate a powerful, engaging and effective Social and Emotional Learning curriculum. Athletes bring their journey and mindsets to an 8-unit curriculum that teachers can use in a flexible way.

Social and Emotional Learning that Sticks

Kid-Approved SEL

Classroom Champions makes SEL that kids understand that's not only engaging, but inspiring. Classroom Champions lessons flow through the classroom, but make wide-spread school culture change and prompt change throughout the entire community.

Our Impact

SEL and the Champion MindsetSEL can change the mindset and attitude of kids. Classroom Champions programs bring those critical SEL skills to students in a way that engages young minds and improves the cultures of schools using the Champion Mindset. We’ve got the data to prove this framework increases attendance, makes teachers more satisfied with their job, improves behavioral issues and so much more.
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Programs to fit your every SEL need

Flexible, comprehensive lessons that provide engaging SEL for any classroom. Grade banded to meet K-2, 3-5 and 6-8 needs.
  • Your Dedicated Athlete Mentor

    Change school culture and forge a deep, personal relationship with an Olympic, Paralympic, NCAA or professional Athlete Mentor for the entire school year.
  • Children in Classroom Champions shirts work on a group project together

    K-8 SEL Curriculum

    Can't commit to a year-long Mentor? You can get our Curriculum to get started. Our Champion Mindset Curriculum is the essential toolkit for your SEL journey featuring 8 different athlete mentors teaching 8 lessons with comprehensive lesson plans and supporting materials. Lessons are grade banded to meet K-2, 3-5 and 6-8 needs.

Because kids have what it takes

Why Classroom Champions? The mindset kids need to thrive is in front of them, they just need to see it in action. While athlete mentors are training, competing, recovering and persevering they are simultaneously speaking to students about their process and what it takes to succeed. 
  • 99%

    of Classroom Champions students reported that setbacks don’t make them feel like quitting.
  • 83%

    of students reported Classroom Champions helped them get better grades
  • 92%

    of Classroom Champions students reported Classroom Champions helped them learn how to accomplish their goals.

We're Here for You

Still got questions or can't figure out what program is right for your students? Send us a quick note! We'll get back to you with the answers you need.