Champions League Youth Programs

The Muhammad Ali Center has cultivated the next generation of social justice leaders for over a decade through FREE comprehensive leadership development programs for students.

The Champions League Youth Leadership Academy consists of three levels, offering a broad spectrum of engagement opportunities for ages 14-24. Featherweight, Welterweight & Heavyweight.

Heavyweight programs are FREE, but students are required to apply.

Heavyweight Requirements

• Students are required to apply for Heavyweight programs
• Applicants must demonstrate:
• A passion for social justice and a desire to make a difference in the world.
• The potential to develop leadership skills
• A record of excellent attendance, good academic grades, and exemplary conduct.
• Additionally, applicants must be:
• Available to meet two evenings per month at the Ali Center in Downtown Louisville
• Able to participate in projects throughout the year

All youth programs are free, but require reservations.

• Flyweight 
  • Movement Makers: Second Saturday Series
  • Youth Nights at the MAC
    • The Muhammad Ali Center is proud to offer a safe space for young people to gather in celebration.  Our Youth Nights are special evenings at the MAC for young people, ages 14-24, featuring food, music games, amazing performances by local artists and the opportunity to connect with local youth vendors and youth run organizations.  Additionally, all attendees have exclusive after-hours access to Muhammad Ali Center exhibits!
    • This event is FREE and open to all youth ages 14-24. Email us here for more information.

• Welterweight
  • Re-Imagining Series
    • Each installment of this innovative program centers the voices and experiences of individuals in our community most directly affected by systems of oppression. Often, we are called to listen to “experts” who provide an analysis of social justice issues from an academic perspective. This series creates an intentional space for those in places of power to hear directly from those whom their power impacts the most.
    • This program is FREE, but reservations are encouraged. For more information, email us here.
  • Legacy Youth Summit
    • Each year, our students come together to plan an annual conference with a goal of enhancing the way young people in our community think, act, and live. Students will have the opportunity to connect with other teens, develop their leadership skills, and have their voices heard in a series of interactive workshops, keynote speakers, and breakout sessions. This conference is set-up to help high school students network, learn about different social issues in our world as well as getting charged up to take action and effect change. While also being a great opportunity for your High School students to come into the center and learn firsthand about our programming.
    • This event is FREE and open to all high school students, but reservations are encouraged. For more information, email us here.

For additional info on these programs, email us here.