KIM TURNER, J.D.
EQUITY, ACCESS, AND INCLUSION IN YOUTH SPORTS
Professional consulting and strategic project plans for an intersectional approach to gender equity through sports. Training sessions, facilitated discussions, and data-driven tools for systems-level change.
About Kim
Kim Turner, J.D., is an independent consultant dedicated to equity and access in youth sports. With a diverse background as a senior Title IX attorney and a former Division I college athlete, she brings an authoritative and methodical approach to systems-level change and professional consulting.
She has led grant-making for state agencies, co-led prominent Bay Area youth sports nonprofits / projects, and directed nationwide equity initiatives. Kim serves on national advisory councils, including for the Women’s Sports Foundation, and provides expert commentary for news outlets on the most pressing issues in intersectional equity today.
Whether facilitating community-wide discussions or developing strategic project plans for schools, districts, and parks and recreation, Kim’s work is rooted in the proven, lifelong benefits of sports and physical activity. She continues to coach youth sports, bridging the gap between high-level policy and the joy of play on the ground.
KIM TURNER, J.D.
SCHOOLS & DISTRICTS
Tailored support for K-12 athletics and play spaces, re: Title IX and intersectional equity across campuses and districts.
ATHLETICS ASSOCIATIONS
Strategic consulting for state and national bodies, focusing on systemic change, policy development, and best practices.
PARKS & RECREATION
Collaborating with government departments to implement community-wide equity approaches and enhance accessibility and equity.
YOUTH CLUBS, CORPORATE LEAGUES AND GROUPS &
NON-PROFITS
Partnering with youth clubs, professional leagues, and nonprofits on a wide range of trainings, activations, projects, and initiatives.
Quick Insights, Resources & Keys
Building Inclusion for Girls in Recess / Play Time
Five keys to help girls jump into casual pick-up games in co-ed / mixed settings.
1. Encourage girls to try playing even when they're unsure of the rules / haven't played a lot.
2. Connect several girls with one another so they have a group to be on a team together.
3. Ask recess / lunchtime monitors to assess equity and inclusion practices and calmly but persistently intervene (e.g., making sure everyone gets a turn with the ball).
4. Post rules of the game in neutral easy-to-access area so newcomers can learn and to minimize arguments during the games.
5. Encourage everyone to keep at it (e.g., traditional players continuing to be inclusive and newcomers to keep jumping in!).
Encouraging Allyship for Gender Equity in Sports
Three keys to encourage boys and girls, men and women, and all, to help one another play and enjoy sports / physical activity.
1. Have girls' basketball and boys' basketball attend one another's games and root each other on--and the same for any girls' and boys' teams across your middle / high school and / or college / university.
2. Have coaches of girls' / boys' teams model support for one another such as the man coach of a men's baseball team actively connecting with and supporting the woman coach of a women's basketball team in chalk talks, coordination meetings, and / or public displays (e.g., award's banquets).
3. Wear and promote each other's gear! Having the boys' lacrosse team sport the girls' lacrosse team's hats / sweatshirts on the day of the girls' team play-offs signals support / allyship / togetherness--then they switch off to support the boys. Celebrate in a girls' and boys' team combined BBQ at the end of the school year!
Promoting Women Coaches and Women Leaders in School / Park & Recreation
Four keys to promoting women coaches and women leaders in school / park and recreation sports.
1. Recruit, retain, and support women coaches! Simple as that!
2. Lift up the victories of women coaches - e.g., a new winning record, a milestone reached (e.g., one year coaching anniversary!), and the special insights she brings (e.g., a new vantage point of experience with the sport).
3. Men and boys sharing facilities with women coaches / girls' teams can ensure space is made to give women coaches room to be leaders such as ensuring facilities for the women coach's team is free during practice and play time.
"Kim helped us with many ideas, tools, and insights on how to get more girls playing, women coaching, and allyship from all!"
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Rates & Engagement
Strategic engagement for equity and access in youth sports. Rates are project-based and available upon request. Sliding scale options available.