About Us

Mission

Develop dynamic young Jewish leaders with a strong connection to Israel with the skills to use sports as a platform to engage, educate, and energize their communities.

Vision

To use sport as a vehicle to engage, educate, and connect Jewish children to Judaism and Israel.

Goals

Connect Jewish Children in North America and Europe to Judaism and Israel
Strengthen the Connection Between Jews in America and Israel
Provide Sports Education to Children Throughout Israel
Build a Network of Young Israel Sports Educators

Head Coach & Founder David Lasday

David Lasday, a graduate of the University of Maryland, worked as a Program Director for PeacePlayers International - Middle East using the game of basketball as a vehicle to educate and unite Arab and Jewish children and their communities in Israel and the West Bank. During his time with PeacePlayers International, David matched volunteers with assistant coaching opportunities throughout the region, triggering his desire to create a more formal mechanism to inspire and train coaches to be agents of change in their communities. The PresenTense Global Fellowship provided David with the tools to create Bring It In - Israel.

Prior to his work with PeacePlayers International, David worked as the Assistant General Manager for the minor league basketball team the Maryland Nighthawks. David has served as a Sports Based Youth Development consultant for organizations like Safe Haven West Side Basketball League and United for DC.

Partners

The iCenter
PeacePlayers International

Advisory Board

Danny Ourian                                 New York Knicks Community Relations Clinic and Event Staff
Karen Doubilet                              Managing Director PeacePlayers International - Middle East
Michael Vaughan-Cherubin         Project Manager: United Soccer Clubs United for D.C.