Positive youth development: a catalyst for change in sport for development interventions?

PYD experiences within SfD interventions are strongly correlated with SEL growth, leadership development, and career and college readiness, especially for socially vulnerable youth of color. This underscores the crucial role of adults in facilitating these experiences. SfD organizations should intentionally design programs to foster PYD experiences, provide comprehensive staff training for cultivating PYD experiences, and implement robust monitoring and evaluation systems to maximize their contribution to broader public health goals.