March 19th, 2025 – Learn Fresh and GameChanger, the #1-rated youth sports app for live streaming, scheduling, statistics, and scorekeeping, have selected 50 educational sites nationwide to receive a NBA Math Hoops Live Kit, a physical activity edition of the NBA Math Hoops program. These kits, funded by GameChanger, aim to enhance students’ math skills through interactive physical play. Educators submitted applications this past fall, which were evaluated by Learn Fresh and GameChanger staff before final selections were made.
Learn Fresh is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative STEM learning experiences that empower educators and inspire students. Through community, play, and rigorous exploration, we leverage students’ passion for sports and entertainment to inspire their STEM learning and foster essential life skills such as teamwork, resilience, and leadership, with a focus on students living in low-income communities.
GameChanger, part of the DICK’s Sporting Goods family, believes that youth sports change lives on and off the field, exemplified through initiatives like NBA Math Hoops Live. A natural partner at the intersection of STEM and sports, GameChanger leverages its unique position as a tech leader in sports to create opportunities for students across the country. Dedicated to fostering growth both in and out of the classroom and on the field, NBA Math Hoops Live encourages students to do just that.
A free program, NBA Math Hoops Live offers students the ability to physically interact with the material they are learning. Selected sites will be equipped with the kits and essential materials needed for on-court play. Educators are provided with resources and guidance from Learn Fresh staff, dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness and engagement of the program. Sites range from in- and out-of-school-time programs, allowing educators to tailor the experience to their students' needs.
“We’re very excited to get these sites up and running,” said Nick Monzi, CEO and co-founder of Learn Fresh. “Students across the country will have access to hands-on learning materials that will help shape the way they learn, fostering growth through learning and physical activity.”
“At GameChanger, we know the lessons learned through sports extend well beyond the court,” said Rebecca Wasserman, GameChanger VP, Strategic Initiatives and Impact. “By partnering with Learn Fresh to support NBA Math Hoops, we’re proud to give students a hands-on way to strengthen their math skills while staying active and having fun.”
The sites for the NBA Math Hoops Live Kits are as follows:
About GameChanger:
GameChanger empowers athletes, coaches, and families to stay connected through live streaming, scheduling, statistics, and scorekeeping. Available on iOS, Android, and the web, GameChanger covers over 7M+ games annually and 1M+ teams a year. The live streaming and scheduling technology is available for all youth sports, with deep stats and scorekeeping capability for baseball, softball and basketball. GameChanger is based in New York City and is owned and operated by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
About Learn Fresh:
Learn Fresh is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative STEM learning experiences that empower educators and inspire students. Through community, play, and rigorous exploration, we leverage students’ passion for sports and entertainment to inspire their STEM learning and foster essential life skills such as teamwork, resilience, and leadership. Our programs are explicitly focused on students living in low-income communities. We believe all students deserve a quality and engaging education. To date, our programming has engaged nearly 1 million students across the US and beyond. Programs include NBA Math Hoops, MLB Players STEM League, MLS STEM Goals, and EcoTour. More information can be found at www.learnfresh.org.
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