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Sports for Social Impact

David Thibodeau

Booking Overview

An interview-focused show about sport for development and social impact, featuring external founders, executives, and program leaders from nonprofits and grassroots sports organizations. PR agencies could credibly pitch nonprofit leaders, sports-for-development practitioners, and experts in youth development, inclusion, gender equality, and community resilience; booking difficulty is low because guests are typically accessible professionals rather than high-profile public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 145

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Canada

Instagram: 410 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com

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Host

David Thibodeau - Host focused on the use of sport to address social, environmental, and economic challenges.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Founders, CEOs, presidents, team leaders, and senior practitioners at nonprofits, grassroots sports organizations, and sport-for-development initiatives, particularly those with direct experience in youth development, inclusion, gender equality, or community impact.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a nonprofit or grassroots sports initiative, Developed sport-based youth or community programs, Advanced inclusion, gender equality, accessibility, or resilience through sport, Built partnerships or programs addressing social and community challenges

Recent Guest Discussions

Dan Charlish - Using Snowsports For Youth Development, Life Skills, Mental Health Support, Confidence Building, And Access To Opportunities.

Andrew Lepani - Using Sport To Strengthen Communities, Inclusion, Accessibility, Gender Participation, Disability Inclusion, And Australia–asia-pacific Partnerships.

James Kamau - Grassroots Sport, Youth Resilience, Inclusion, Community Development, And Adapting Sport Programs To Local Contexts.

Pela Lampe - Values-driven Sport, Judo-based Personal Development, Grassroots Organizations, Inclusion, Resilience, And Community Building.

Kiraz Çal - Women’s And Girls’ Participation In Football, Gender Equality, Leadership, Inclusion, And Sport-based Empowerment.

Recent Topics

Sports, Sport For Development, Social Impact, Youth Development, Gender Equality

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Sports for Social Impact
:

Sport and Climate Anxiety (with Dr. Holly Thorpe)

October 06, 2026

Dr. Holly Thorpe is an award-winning sociologist specializing in the intersections of sport, physical culture, and gender. She is recognized for developing innovative, interdisciplinary, and feminist approaches to understanding people’s lived experiences in these fields. Professor Thorpe holds a position at the University of Waikato in New Zealand, where she serves as a Professor in Te Huataki Waiora / School of Health. Over the past two decades, her work has focused on women’s sport, female ...

Slopes of Change: How Snow Camp is Shaping Futures (with Dan Charlish)

September 22, 2026

Snow Camps believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, no matter their background. As a UK charity, they use the power of snowsports to support young people from underserved communities with life skills training, mental health support, qualifications and mentorship.They work nationwide to break down barriers, build confidence and create brighter futures – all through the transformative experience of the snow.Dan Charlish is the Founder and CEO of Snow Camp, the UK’s on...

How Sport Builds Inclusion and Resilience across the Asia-Pacific (with Team Up's Andrew Lepani)

September 15, 2026

Team Up is one of a number of programs and activities driving the Australian Government’s implementation of the Sports Diplomacy 2032+ strategy that support sporting organisations, athletes and the Pacific community through sport. It delivers on one of the key priorities of the strategy by using sport as a tool to strengthen communities across the Asia-Pacific. Team Up works closely with the Australian Government’s elite sports program, PacificAus Sports .Team Up is a sport for development pr...

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Frequently asked questions

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Sports for Social Impact
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How do I get in touch with Sports for Social Impact?

Sports for Social Impact is hosted by David Thibodeau. Its publicly listed email is sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Sports for Social Impact?

The publicly listed email for Sports for Social Impact: sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Sports for Social Impact have?

Podseeker estimates Sports for Social Impact reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Sports for Social Impact?

Sports for Social Impact typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Founders, CEOs, presidents, team leaders, and senior practitioners at nonprofits, grassroots sports organizations, and sport-for-development initiatives, particularly those with direct experience in youth development, inclusion, gender equality, or community impact. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a nonprofit or grassroots sports initiative; Developed sport-based youth or community programs; Advanced inclusion, gender equality, accessibility, or resilience through sport. Recent guests include Dan Charlish, Andrew Lepani, and James Kamau.

How hard is it to get booked on Sports for Social Impact?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Sports for Social Impact cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Sport For Development, Social Impact, Youth Development, and Gender Equality. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com

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