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We're a nonprofit founded by 2016 World Series MVP, Ben Zobrist, to prepare teenage athletes, parents & coaches to deal with the feelings, failure & fame that come with the sports experience.

03/10/2026

You could drive away in a piece of baseball history!

We’ve officially launched our 2026 sweepstakes, where you could win Ben Zobrist’s 2015 MVP Camaro and other unique prizes!

Every entry is a direct donation to Champion Forward.
That means when you enter, you’re not just trying to win something incredible, you’re investing in the next generation of emotionally intelligent athletes.

Link in bio to enter!

Drawing will be announced October 20th.

Don’t miss this! Tag someone who’d want to win.

02/24/2026

What a weekend! We loved getting to sharing our mission with all the Cubs fans at spring training! Thank you to for the incredible hospitality and for letting us be apart of this exciting start to the season.

02/17/2026

Registration is now open for our next Ambassador Program cohorts. The program runs from March 17th to May 5th. Register in the link in our bio!

02/10/2026

We’re heading to Spring Training! Champion Forward is excited to be there opening weekend to share more about our mission. You can find us right next to the marquee at the February 21st game!

01/22/2026

What a great weekend at Cubs Con 2026 in Chicago!

Special thank you to our dedicated Ambassadors for volunteering with us this weekend.

We loved connecting with the Cubs community and sharing the mission of Champion Forward!

01/16/2026

Do you want to win Ben Zobrist’s 2016 World Series MVP Convertible?!

The 2026 Champion Forward Sweepstakes has officially started!

Visit CFSWEEPSTAKES.ORG to learn more & get entered.

Every entry helps support our mission to equip athletes, coaches, and parents with tools & resources to experience sports in a mentally and emotionally healthy way.

12/02/2025

Grateful for this community. 🙌

Because of your support, Champion Forward trained 85 Ambassadors this year! These leaders are using emotional intelligence tools to strengthen their teams, families, and communities.

This fall we also hosted our first-ever Ambassador Summit, bringing Ambassadors together from across the country to learn, connect, and deepen the work. (Well more to share on that soon!)

Today on Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating all the impact you’ve made possible. Thank you for championing this mission with us.

11/10/2025

What an inspiring morning at the Find Hope Franklin Mental Health Summit this past Friday!

We were honored to be part of this meaningful community event focused on hope, connection, and mental wellness.

Our founder, Ben Zobrist, shared a powerful keynote on finding identity and purpose beyond performance — reminding us that true strength starts within.

Our Executive Director, John Harrison, joined the “Resilience in Action” panel alongside Dr. Kristen Gilliland and Josiah Holland, offering practical ways families, schools, and teams can build emotional resilience together.

Swipe to hear a snippet from both of their sessions.

A huge thank-you to and all who came out to learn, share, and be part of the movement.

10/27/2025

Join us at the Find Hope Franklin Mental Health Summit!

🗓 Friday, November 7 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 📍 Franklin Special School District Performing Arts Center 1030 Excellence Way, Franklin, TN

Our own Ben Zobrist, World Series MVP and Founder of Champion Forward, will be the keynote speaker, sharing his story and insights on finding purpose and hope beyond performance.

Champion Forward’s John Harrison will also join the “Resilience in Action” panel alongside Dr. Kristen Gilliland (22 Forever) and Josiah Holland (WCS) — offering real, practical tools to strengthen families, schools, and our broader community.

💚 This free community event is open to all who care about mental health, connection, and resilience.

👉 Learn more and register through or check the link in our bio.

10/10/2025

💚 World Mental Health Day 2025 💚

Today’s a reminder that mental health matters — on and off the field.

At Champion Forward, we’re helping teenage athletes, parents, and coaches talk about feelings, stay resilient, and support each other through every win and loss.

Through our growing Ambassador Program and soon to be released Training System, we’re making it easier for the sports community to open up, connect, and put mental well-being first.

Together, we are creating a healthier mental and emotional sports experience for everyone.

09/26/2025

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS NIGHT @ WRIGLEY

Thank you to everyone that came out to Gallagher Way before Wednesday nights game to say hello, take a pic, and share your story with us.

Thank you to our Ambassadors for giving their time to be with us and hand out almost 1500 bag tags pregame!

And finally, thank you to the for dedicating a night to such an important cause and for shining a light on organizations that are helping the community improve their mental health in so many different ways. We were honored to have been chosen as a partner for the evening.

If you weren’t able to join us Wednesday night no problem. Click the link in our bio if you’d like to learn more about us, how you can get connected to our Ambassador Program, or how to support our mission to help teenage athletes, parents, and coaches experience sports in mentally and emotionally healthy way.

Swipe to the end for a special performance from BZ 😂

06/05/2025

What a day at Wrigley! ⚾️ Grateful for the incredible group that came out for A Day at Wrigley with Champion Forward last Friday! More than just a fun day at the ballpark — it was about building community, sharing our mission, and championing a better future for sports through mental and emotional well-being.

Big thanks to our Ambassadors and everyone that joined us!

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Chicago, IL

Website

http://www.championforward.org/

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