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Georgia State Soccer Association (GSSA) is excited to partner with Leveling the Playing Field (LPF) to further grow the game of soccer across Georgia and ensure that cost is never a barrier to participation.

Following a comprehensive search, we are happy to announce the appointment of Sean Bailey to the role of LPF’s Interim Executive Director! Hear statements from Sean and LPF’s Board of Directors here

JOOLA’s donation of soccer goals, pickleball paddles, and more, results in new equipment across seven markets for coaches, PE Teachers, and youth sports programming  

The LPF and Greg McDonald Foundation co-branded metal bins honor the memory of the late Greg McDonald and his impact on youth sports

LPF Founder Max Levitt reflects on his tenure at Leveling the Playing Field and shares an important update on the future of the organization’s leadership.

Atlanta represents LPF’s seventh warehouse location across the U.S., joining Greater Washington D.C., Baltimore, MD, Philadelphia, PA, Western New York (based in Buffalo, NY), Ohio (based in Columbus, OH), and Southeast Michigan (based in Detroit, MI).

Detroit will be LPF’s sixth location, joining Greater Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Western NY, and Ohio as centers for sports equipment collection and re-distribution. The Detroit warehouse is slated to open in Q4 of 2024. 

Five Below will be the official “P.E. Class Sponsor” of Leveling the Playing Field for the 2024-2025 school year.

RIP-IT Sports’ donation of women’s protective gear, footwear, and apparel to Leveling the Playing Field will help remove the equipment barrier for young athletes hoping to play softball

Lacrosse Unlimited’s donation of $136,000 worth of equipment to Leveling the Playing Field will be spread to under-resourced lacrosse programs within five cities. Our press release has all the details on our new partnership with Lacrosse Unlimited, the Long Island, NY, based international lacrosse retailer.