Marathon Kids

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, which includes a <b>Coach stipend.</b>

Awarding for the next school year starts in August 2025. 

We have 52 Coach Empowerment Kits to award this school year.  But remember the program is FREE, so don't let this stop you. 

I<b>f you are interested and want to be considered for the kit: </b>

- Check the "all-girls box" when you create your new club/season
- Or if your club is already set up, go to the Club Details page to check the box. 

Qualified schools can receive a coach kit and stipend to lead an all-girls running program.

The Girls Movement: Coach Empowerment Kit

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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. A few examples of implementation: 4th and 5th-grade girls' club; before, during, or after school An all-girls 6th-grade girls' PE class Co-ed 5th-grade PE class where you can split the girls and boys on participation days, with both participating; boys doing Marathon Kids and girls doing The Girls Movement.
When	You can meet before school, after school, and/or during the school day (ie, an all-girl PE class, recess club, club time) Girls will need time to participate in an inclusive environment.
Time	Meet for 30-60 minutes at least once 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. Many of our clubs choose to meet longer.
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.