Supporting Young Athletes Through
Merit and Need-Based Scholarships and
Character-Based Education
We strongly believe that while we teach young athletes to be the best physically and mentally in sport, there’s still something essential missing in how we prepare them for a life of competition and service. Live Like Sam believes more can be done to teach our young athletes about character and values.
SO, WE SET OUT TO CHANGE THE YOUTH SPORT LANDSCAPE.
Live Like Sam is actively creating fun and interactive character-based education to provide athletes — and their parents — with the life-long tools they need to develop into responsible, grateful and community-minded
young adults. We couple this character-based curriculum with merit-based scholarship programs aimed at supporting young athletes who demonstrate generosity, humility and positivity in sport and in life.
Click here to watch an inspiring video of what it means to Live Like Sam
Professional athletes, young community members and Sam’s peers explain what it means to Live Like Sam.
Sam Was More Than Just An Athlete
While Sam was a talented, fearless and committed athlete, he was also generous and kind. It was through his character, not his talent, that Sam left behind a legacy of positivity in his community.
There are only two things in life we can control, our attitude and our activity.
Sam Jackenthal
Our Partners
US Ski Snowboard
Utah Olympic Legacy
Park City Mountain / Vail Resorts
Deer Valley
Ski Utah
PCSS
Park City Education Foundation
Youth Sports Alliance
USASA
Utah State University
Park City Chamber
Kaleidoscope
Basin Recreation
Cole Sport
Winter Sports School
USANA
Picabo Street Academy
Christian Center of Park City
Park City Community Foundation
Mountain Trails Foundation
Switchback Sports
Flying Aces
Changing the Game Project
PCTV
Mavic
Vessel Kitchen
Park City Signs
Athletic Republic
Spigot Design
Proforma
Sport Is A Pathway To Community
Live Like Sam roots young athletes to their communities and gives them the tools to make a lasting positive impact on everyone they meet.
Park City Television Features Live Like Sam Day
Announcing the 2019 YSA Sam Jackenthal Showstopper Award Winner: Lauren Macuga
Want to Donate Clothing and Gear for Live Like Sam Day? Here’s How.
A Stunning Display of Community Love
In sport and in life, we are all connected.
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Be a part of the Live Like Sam Fund.
The gold handprint is Sam's. It represents Sam holding up his community, his lasting legacy and his continued inspiration to many.