The Jordan McNair Foundation’s goal is to diminish the number of heat related deaths that occur in student athletes. In addition to our goal, we sponsor programs aimed at community involvement and engagement.
The K.O.B.Y. Curriculum
Bring the K.O.B.Y. Curriculum to your school and prepare students for safety, leadership, and collegiate success
Keep On Believing in Yourself is a signature program of The Jordan McNair Foundation that empowers high school students with the tools to advocate for their safety, make confident decisions, and prepare for life beyond the classroom or playing field.
Through a series of engaging, research-based sessions, K.O.B.Y. builds courage, resilience, leadership, mental wellness, and preparation for collegiate life, while teaching students how to speak up for themselves and others. Rooted in the legacy of Jordan McNair, K.O.B.Y. helps students believe in their own voice — and use it to shape a safer, stronger future.
The Jordan McNair Foundation Health and Wellness Sports Clinic
Heat-Related Injury Prevention & Risk Management Trainings
At the heart of our mission is a simple but powerful commitment: No parent should ever lose a child to a preventable sports-related injury. The Jordan McNair Foundation delivers evidence-based heat-related injury prevention and risk management trainings designed to equip parents, coaches, and youth sports organizations with the knowledge and tools to keep student-athletes safe on every field of play.
Can My Child Play?™ Parent Education
This interactive parent session is built around the critical safety questions every family should be asking before their child steps onto the field. Using real stories, practical guidance, and national safety standards, parents learn how to:
- Recognize early warning signs of heat-related illness
- Ask the right questions about Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)
- Understand hydration, acclimatization, and safe practice protocols
- Advocate confidently for their child’s health and safety
- Partner effectively with coaches and athletic programs
Our parent education training empowers families to be active partners in prevention, not bystanders to risk.
The X’s and O’s of Player Safety™ Coaches Training
This training is tailored for coaches, athletic directors, and volunteers who are responsible for student-athlete wellbeing. We focus on practical, real-time decision-making and evidence-based safety practices, including:
- Recognizing and responding to heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- Implementing clear Emergency Action Plans
- Monitoring environmental conditions and modifying activities
- Practicing proper hydration and cooling strategies (Cool First, Transport Second)
- Building a “Speak Up” safety culture on teams
Our certified trainers help coaches go beyond compliance to lead with accountability and care, ensuring that safety becomes a core part of team culture.
Why This Training Matters
Every year, young athletes are hospitalized—or worse—due to preventable heat-related injuries. With the right preparation and response protocols, these tragedies can be avoided. The Jordan McNair Foundation’s trainings are trusted by youth leagues, high schools, and collegiate programs to strengthen their safety readiness, risk management, and emergency response systems.
Bring These Essential Life-Saving Trainings To Your Program
Empower your parents. Equip your coaches. Protect your student-athletes.
K.O.B.Y. High School Student-Athlete Summit
Promoting Courage, Confidence, and Self-Advocacy
The KOBY High School Student-Athlete Summit is a transformative one-day event designed to empower student-athletes and their families with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed on and off the field. Hosted by The Jordan McNair Foundation, the summit provides athletes, parents, and coaches a unique opportunity to engage with experts on critical topics shaping today’s sports and academic landscape.
What to Expect
- Expert Panels & Workshops – Hear from current and former athletes, coaches, sports agents, attorneys, and health professionals on leadership, self-advocacy, mental health, and player safety.
- Parent Power Sessions – Learn from Can My Child Play? and The 5th Quarter about protecting your child, navigating recruitment, and preparing for life after sports.
- Financial & NIL Education – Understand scholarships, contracts, and how to build a personal brand.
- Mental Health & Resilience Training – Break the stigma, build confidence, and create habits that lead to success.
- Legal & Safety Protections – Know your rights with medical releases, emergency action plans, and power of attorney.
- Networking & Resources – Connect with community leaders, organizations, and other families.
Why Attend?
This summit equips families with practical strategies to ensure student-athletes are prepared for:
- College recruitment and eligibility
- Financial literacy and NIL opportunities
- Mental wellness and resilience
- Legal protections and emergency readiness
- Leadership and self-advocacy skills
