Qualifications and Commitments for the Coach Empowerment Kit and Stipend

Thanks to the DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation and the Brooks Running Empower Her Collection, we are excited to provide a grant-funded Coach Empowerment Kit to schools that qualify this includes a Coach stipend.

Funds for the 24-25 school year are depleted.

Awarding for the next school year will start in August 2025. We are looking to grow the number of 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade girl participants.

Coach Empowerment Kit Includes:	1 - iPad 100 - ID holders 1 - Device cover 100 - Incentives $500 Coach Stipend
Who qualifies?	Schools that have a Free Reduced Lunch Status of 65% or higher.

What	Hold a female running club with 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and/or 8th-grade girls. This flexible program can be tailored to include any grade level within this range, ensuring it fits your group’s unique needs.
When	You can meet before school, after school, and/or during the school day (ie, an all-girl PE class, recess club, club time)
Time	Meet for 30-60 minutes at least one time a week
How many can participate?	Each program can determine the number of participants allowed to participate. The Coach Empowerment Kit comes with 100 incentives.
Season Length	Flexible season length and start/end dates with the requirement of a minimum 8-week season.
Curriculum	Utilize The Girls Movement Lessons
Data Reporting	Record laps completed and/or minutes of heart-pumping activities using the Marathon Kids digital platform/account.
Program Feedback	Participants will complete The Girls Movement's quick pre-season and post-season surveys. Receiving these surveys is a requirement directly tied to the stipend.
Impact Statement	Complete an end-of-season coach survey to give us feedback, suggestions, and impact on the program. Completing this survey is a requirement directly tied to the coach stipend.