The BMS Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to assist amateur sports advocates tocreate positive, safe competitive environments and experiences for athletes and competitors of all ages and their families; as well as to promote mental health awareness and contribute to suicide prevention.
To accomplish our mission, we work closely with mental health service providers, partners, affiliates, youthorganizations and advocates to provide healthy lifestyle resources and easily accessible mental health assistance. We define “youth sports’ advocates” as parents, coaches, mentors, officials and school counselors.
No assigned labels or judgments… ever. No religious or political affiliations.
The role of parents always honored & respected
A Simplified, Concierge-Like, Educational & Advisory Solution
Providing Early-Step Orientation, Education & Guidance with Next-Step Qualified Resource Suggestions
- Athletes’ & Community Mental Health Well-Being
- Contributes to protect athletes from predatory threats, bullying & other misconduct
- A licensed, no-cost, simple to implement & maintain program
- Mitigates coaches’ & organizations’ liability risk exposure
- Preemptively addresses parental, related parties & guests’ negative behavior
- Protect officials from harassment & abuse
- Assists to manage players’ & parents’ social media use
HISTORY
The BMS Project was incorporated in January of 2022. The original emphasis of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization was to address mental health and suicide prevention concerns for young athletes and their families utilizing concierge-like educational advice and “next-step” suggested resources.
In 2023, it was decided to broaden the mission of the project to assist youth sports advocates to create positive, safe competitive environments and experiences. Subsequently, spirituality resources were also added as part of the suggestions and advice offered by The BMS Project.
WHO WE ARE
The BMS Project is a nonprofit, diverse organization made-up of partners, affiliates, community leaders, business people, philanthropists and mental health professionals across the U.S. We are also parents and coaches who support competitive endeavors while remaining sensitive about the potential impact on mental health.
WHAT WE DO
The BMS Project assists organizations, institutions, youth leagues, parents and coaches to create positive, safe and balanced, healthy, competitive environments in which young participants can thrive, develop and grow. We assist in the early identification of potential life-satisfaction concerns, then provide simple, step-by-step, practical advice and assistance aids; as well as “next-step” resource suggestions.
In 2024, The BMS Project introduced its innovative, Play Safe 2Day Athlete Safety and Well-being “Program-in-a-Package;” which will include a early season team meeting handout/pledge; along with midseason and postseason Athlete well-being surveys, as well as distribution of “Help a Friend 2Day” stickers. Additionally, an elite athletes’ module will be added late 2024.
HOW WE DO IT
Through the pilot, proprietary “Play Safe 2Day Survey” system, in a strictly confidential fashion, coaches and heads of organizations can gauge the attitudes and emotional well-being of their teams — permitting them to monitor the emotional pulse of their teams.
WHERE WE ARE
Our Corporate Headquarters is located in Kansas City, Missouri, but our Executive and Advisory Boards consist of members located throughout the U.S. We work nationally through existing youth organizations, affiliates, institutions and other nonprofit organizations that share our ideals and common goals. Our initial local chapters are located in Kansas City, Missouri and Nashville, Tennessee.
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