activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 15
- After-School Baseball Programs Baseball Field Development & Youth ExchangeImplements and establishes after-school baseball programs for continued training in communities such as Bongo, Panama, and other locations.
- Baseball Clinics and Instruction Baseball Field Development & Youth ExchangeHosts baseball clinics and provides instruction to youth in various locations, including Coamo, Puerto Rico, La Carpio, Costa Rica, Bongo, Panama, Boca Chica and Santo Domingo areas, and the Hilo Boys & Girls Club in Hawaii, often with the assistance of professional baseball players.
- Baseball Clinics and Training Programs Baseball Field Development & Youth ExchangeConducts baseball clinics for youth in various locations, including Coamo, Puerto Rico, La Carpio, Costa Rica, Bongo, Panama, Boca Chica and Santo Domingo areas, and the Hilo Boys & Girls Club in Hawaii. Also establishes ongoing training programs and after-school baseball programs.
- Baseball Equipment Donation Baseball Field Development & Youth ExchangeDonates baseball equipment to sustain programming at community centers and to children in various communities, including La Carpio, Costa Rica, Boca Chica, Santo Domingo, and the Hilo Boys & Girls Club.
- Baseball Field Restoration and Construction Baseball Field Development & Youth ExchangeRestores and constructs baseball fields in various communities, including over 30 park restorations, a 3-field youth baseball complex in Coamo, Puerto Rico, fields in Bongo, Panama, La Romana and El Mamón in the Dominican Republic, Meadowlane Park, Quitman County High School Field, and the Hilo Boys & Girls Club in Hawaii.
- Baseball Field Restoration and Construction Baseball Field Development & Youth ExchangeRestores and constructs baseball fields in various communities, including over 30 park restorations, a 3-field youth baseball complex in Coamo, Puerto Rico, fields in La Romana and El Mamón, Dominican Republic, Meadowlane Park and Quitman County High School Field, and at the Hilo Boys & Girls Club in Hawaii.
- Community Development Projects International Community Infrastructure DevelopmentUndertakes community development projects, such as building vegetable gardens in Bongo, Panama, and constructing improvements to a community center in the Las Grades neighborhood.
- Community Events and Programs International Community Infrastructure DevelopmentCoordinates community events, implements after-school programs, and establishes four programs in La Romana, San Pedro de Macoris, San Cristobal, and Bani in the Dominican Republic. Also constructs improvements to community centers.
- Delivery of baseball clinics and youth sports programming Baseball Field Development & Youth ExchangeHosts baseball clinics, home run derbies, and ongoing after-school programs for youth in multiple countries, often led by professional players, to promote skill development and community engagement. Programs are sustained through donated equipment and local partnerships.
- Donation of Baseball Equipment Baseball Field Development & Youth ExchangeDonates baseball equipment to sustain programming at community centers and to children in various communities, including La Carpio, Costa Rica, Boca Chica, Santo Domingo, and the Hilo Boys & Girls Club.
- English Language Education Baseball Field Development & Youth ExchangeOperates an English class at the youth complex in Envigado, Colombia, to help young athletes improve their English skills.
- International Youth Exchange Programs Baseball Field Development & Youth ExchangeCreates opportunities for young Colombian athletes to travel to the United States to play baseball and improve English skills, facilitating homestays with host families. Also hosts youth from the Dominican Republic and Colombia through exchange programs in the Columbus/Phenix City area.
- International player exchange and educational support programs Baseball Field Development & Youth ExchangeFacilitates cultural and athletic exchange by bringing young athletes from Colombia and the Dominican Republic to the United States for homestays, baseball training, and English language instruction, with the goal of improving their opportunities for U.S. college enrollment. Includes operating English classes in Colombia and coordinating host families across multiple states.
- Restoration and construction of baseball fields and community facilities Baseball Field Development & Youth ExchangeCompletes park and field restorations, constructs community center improvements, and builds or renovates baseball fields in underserved communities domestically and internationally, including projects in Puerto Rico, Panama, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and Georgia. Projects often involve transporting materials and rebuilding unsafe or deteriorated facilities.
- Youth Exchange Programs and English Language Instruction Baseball Field Development & Youth ExchangeFacilitates opportunities for young Colombian athletes to travel to the United States to play baseball and improve English skills. Operates an English class at a youth complex in Envigado, Colombia, and arranges homestays for Colombian players with host families in the US. Also hosts youth from the Dominican Republic and Colombia through exchange programs in the Columbus/Phenix City area.
capacity building · 3
- Scholarship Opportunities Youth Baseball Scholarship SupportProvides scholarship opportunities for baseball players in Puerto Rico.
- Scholarship Opportunities for Baseball Players Youth Baseball Scholarship SupportProvides scholarship opportunities for baseball players in Puerto Rico.
- Scholarship provision for international baseball players Youth Baseball Scholarship SupportOffers scholarship opportunities to support baseball players in Puerto Rico, enabling greater access to training and development resources.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Athlete-Led Community Empowerment athlete_led_community_empowermentMORE THAN A GAME leverages athletes to unite, educate, and empower communities. This approach emphasizes athlete involvement in community initiatives, operating both domestically and internationally, with a particular focus on Latin America.
- Athlete-led community empowerment athlete-led community empowermentEngages athletes as leaders to unite, educate, and empower communities, leveraging their influence to drive social impact both domestically and internationally, with a focus on Latin America.
- Athlete-led community empowerment and service athlete-led community empowermentEngages athletes as leaders to educate, unite, and empower communities through service initiatives, with a focus on domestic and Latin American communities.
- Community Unification and Development Through Sports Infrastructure community_development_through_sportsMORE THAN A GAME uses baseball field restorations and programming to unite communities, provide positive outlets for youth, and create community gathering spaces. This approach aims to engage youth and support neighborhood development by combining sports instruction with community infrastructure projects.
- Community unification and development through sports infrastructure community_rebuilding_through_sportsRestores baseball fields and uses sports programming as a catalyst to unite communities, create safe spaces for youth, and stimulate neighborhood development through integrated service projects.
- Community unification through sports infrastructure community-unification-through-sportsRestores baseball fields and uses sports programming as a catalyst to unite communities, create safe gathering spaces, and provide youth with positive engagement opportunities.
- Holistic Athlete Development and Opportunity Creation holistic_athlete_developmentMORE THAN A GAME provides holistic development for young athletes by combining sports training with educational components like English language instruction and cultural immersion. This strategy aims to expand educational and athletic opportunities, particularly for Latin American players seeking access to collegiate baseball in the United States.
- Holistic athlete development with educational and cultural expansion holistic athlete developmentCombines athletic training with language instruction and cultural immersion to broaden educational and collegiate opportunities for international youth athletes, particularly from Colombia and Puerto Rico.
- Holistic athlete development with educational and cultural expansion holistic athlete developmentCombines athletic training with language instruction and cultural immersion to broaden educational and collegiate opportunities for young athletes, particularly from Colombia and Puerto Rico.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
After-School Baseball Programs
Establishes ongoing training and mentorship programs for youth, often in partnership with local coordinators and schools
Baseball Clinics and Home Run Derbies
Hosts skill-building clinics and events led by professional and collegiate players in locations including Puerto Rico and Hawaii
English Language Program
Provides English classes to youth athletes in Envigado, Colombia to improve college opportunities in the United States
Field Restoration Projects
Renovates baseball fields in underserved communities to provide safe spaces for youth; includes rebuilding fences, removing debris, and resurfacing infields
International Exchange Program
Brings youth players from Colombia and the Dominican Republic to the U.S. to live with host families, play baseball, and improve English skills
relationships · 17
who they work with
- Action News Now Partner — Media partner covering Paradise Little League field renovations and related fundraising efforts.
- Arizona Diamondbacks Partner — Professional baseball team whose players are affiliated with MORE THAN A GAME
- Boston Red Sox Partner — Professional baseball team whose players are affiliated with MORE THAN A GAME
- Fubon Guardians Partner — Professional baseball team in Taiwan whose player is affiliated with MORE THAN A GAME
- Gavi Nivar Partner — Pittsburgh Pirates DSL Coach who helped establish four programs in 2017.
- Glenwood High School Partner — Collaborated on a community service project in Bongo, Panama.
- Glenwood High School Partner — Head Coach Tim Fanning has led MTAG projects locally and internationally.
- Hilo Boys & Girls Club Partner — Restored baseball fields and provided clinics and equipment for the club.
- Los Angeles Angels Partner — Professional baseball team whose players are affiliated with MORE THAN A GAME
- Mitch Haniger Partner — Volunteered as part of the team to restore baseball fields and run clinics.
- Pirates Charities Funder — Contributed financially to help build a field in La Romana and renovate a field in El Mamón.
- Pittsburgh Pirates Organization Partner — Began a relationship in 2015 to positively impact children in the Dominican Republic through field renovations, equipment donations, and service projects.
- Refuge of Life Partner — Local community organization in La Carpio, Costa Rica, that facilitated MTAG's service work and programming in the barrio.
- Richmond Standard Partner — Media partner covering project outcomes, including park restorations in Tara Hills.
- San Francisco Giants Partner — Professional baseball team whose players are affiliated with MORE THAN A GAME
- Santa Maria Sun Partner — Media partner covering efforts to reinvigorate Guadalupe's baseball program.
- Washington Nationals Partner — Professional baseball team whose players are affiliated with MORE THAN A GAME