Sports Hero Day
What is Sports Hero Day?
Sports Hero Day is an event that happens twice a year. During our event, we invite 1,000 6th-grade students to come and find their heroes through our BYU Student-Athletes. While the 6th graders are here on campus, they have the opportunity to meet the student-athletes, hear their stories, and practice their sports. We hope to motivate these kids to help them find values and set goals for their future through the example they learn from the BYU athletes. The next event will be held Fall 2025, so hang tight for further details. Thank you for your interest in our program!
How do I get involved?
BECOME A VOLUNTEER:
Volunteer Description: Volunteers will help lead groups of elementary students to different areas of campus where they will participate in recreational activities with the BYU Sports Teams.
Next Event: Fall 2025
Please complete this mandatory 25-minute Minor Protection Training before you begin working with the children. If you are not a student employee, then email your NetID to yserve@byu.edu to request access to the training.
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I loved interacting with the little kids and making them feel important! I helped a little girl with autism get a hit and it made me so happy to watch her smile and get excited! Participating made me realize that there's so much more to softball than it just being a game. It's about the little things and not about winning.
One of my fav memories was with a girl named Margo who stayed with me most of the time. She told me that she was embarrassed because she couldn’t do a cartwheel. I told her that she could learn anything she wanted to, and that if she tried to learn and applied herself, that one day she could do a cartwheel. She was silent for a minute or two, and then gave me the biggest hug and said thank you. It was so cute and special to me.
The kids loved being on the football field with the players! They said it was "epic" and the best part of their day!