In hundreds of communities and through every activity imaginable-from ballet and fencing to basketball and equestrian events-we've seen the transformational power of play. It's the combination of sports and education that prepares young men and women to live as successful, responsible global citizens-our next generation playmakers.

Working closely with international sports federations, corporate sponsors, generous donors and committed athletes, Foundation for Global Sports Development (GSD) supports programs that promote sportsmanship, education, fair play and ethics among the world's youth. Ultimately, we work for:

• The development of a child's personality, talents and mental and physical abilities
• The development of respect for a child's parents, his or her own cultural identity, language and values
• The development in the world's youth of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms
• The preparation of the child for responsible life in a free society, in the spirit of understanding, peace, tolerance, equality of sexes and friendship among all peoples, ethnic, national and religious groups.

GSD gives special emphasis to groups and communities that are most in need or most underserved by current programs, including women, minorities and youth in areas where the risk of delinquency is particularly high. To meet our goals, we combine sports and education to teach youth:

• What sportsmanship means by definition and application
• To develop a sense of fair play and ethics
• To improve academic performance
• To maintain drug-free sport
• To problem-solve and build self-esteem
• To work with peers
• To strive for excellence
• To manage anger and stress.