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Step off the sidelines and become an impact player in your community with Sports Bigs!

What is Sports Bigs?

Sports Bigs is an exhilarating extension of Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County’s 1:1 Community Mentoring program! 

This unique initiative is engaging more men to become Big Brothers and reducing our current waiting list of Littles, which is comprised of 70% boys. By uniting mentors and youth through a dynamic program for sports mentorship in San Diego, we’re laying the foundation for healthy and active lifestyles through fun shared experiences.

Together, matches can enjoy activities like Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football, Boxing Classes, Hiking, Frisbee, a BBBS-sponsored 5K, and much more! 

Participants can build essential interpersonal skills, embrace a growth mindset, and discover the thrill of achievement. This program is designed to strengthen the bonds between the mentor and mentee while fostering character development, ambition, and leadership.

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What Sets Sports Bigs Apart?

At the heart of Sports Bigs lies a shared passion for athletics, wellness, and the unifying power of sports. This sports-based mentorship program offers more than just fun activities; it’s a pathway to foster long-term, positive physical and mental health. 

Participants gain exclusive access to sports and health clinics, complimentary or discounted event tickets, and insider tips on the best local spots for staying active.

Who Can Join the Team?

If you’re 18 or older, can pass a background check, have a valid driver’s license and car insurance (if transporting a Little), plan to be in San Diego County for the next year, and are ready to make a difference, then Sports Bigs is calling your name. 

Existing Bigs with a zest for sports and activity are also welcome to join this vibrant community.

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Who's on Your Team?

Like all Bigs in our Big Brothers Big Sisters family, Sports Bigs are never alone. 

Each match is championed by a professionally trained Match Support Specialist dedicated to fostering the bond between Big and Little and ensuring a rewarding and impactful experience for all involved.

What's the Investment?

We aim to keep activities free or low-cost, and thanks to donated tickets and partnerships, we can encourage an open spirit of adventure and flexibility by embracing the wide array of opportunities that San Diego has to offer. 

If you volunteer to become a Big, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ community of supporters pays for the cost of your background check, volunteer processing, and support.

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Meet Our Sports Bigs Council

Providing strategic direction and council for Sports Bigs

Ray Daryabigi, Committee Chair
Vice President, Guest Experience and Event Security at San Diego Padres 

Laura Wolf Stein
Executive Director of Alex Morgan Foundation; Like a Wolf Consulting (Alumni Big Sister) 

Dike Anyiwo
Senior Director, Community Impact at San Diego FC

Noreen Ippolito
President, San Diego Region at iHeart Media (Alumni Big Sister) 

Julie Bason
Strategic Partnership Manager at iHeartMedia (Alumni Big Sister)

Paige Poe 
CorePower Yoga

Roberto Castro
Director of Guest Experience at the Rady Shell and Copley Symphony Hall

Jimmy Langley 
Partner at LDG Commercial Real Estate

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Ready to Make a Move?

Contact Gabriel Lopez, Customer Relations Specialist, at GabrielL@SDBigs.org to learn more about volunteering or making a donation to Sports Bigs.

Ready to Make a Move?

Contact Gabriel Lopez, Customer Relations Specialist, at GabrielL@SDBigs.org to learn more about volunteering or making a donation to Sports Bigs.

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