Advancing equitable practices and social responsibility inside the sports industry.
The New Balance Institute for Innovative Leadership in Sport (I2LS) strives to produce impactful research education, and programming that advances equity, innovation, performance, and holistic wellness in society through sport.
National Black Sport Participation and Physical Activity Report
The National Black Sport Participation and Physical Activity Report (NBSP2AR) incorporates a socio-ecological analysis of national data on Black youth, adolescents, and college students to better understand the barriers and facilitators for their positive developmental outcomes.
Affiliated Programs
Undergraduate
New Balance $10M Endowment
Our history starts with generosity. Learn about what helped drive the institute.
I saw that I had officially received my diploma. I wanted to express my gratitude for the impact [the SLA program] have made on my life, as a first gen college graduate I was always afraid that I would never be able to accomplish this task, but thanks to all of your support and mentorship I was able to push through and make my parents and my family proud. I truly could not have done it without you all [SLA and I2LS faculty].Josfer González, Omni Operations Fulfillment Lead DICK'S House of Sport Boston
The New Balance Institute for Innovative Leadership in Sport is a collaborative partnership between UMass Boston and New Balance Athletics, Inc.
New Balance Institute for Innovative Leadership in Sport (I2LS)
Wheatley, Rm 168
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125-3393
617.287.3121