About
Learn Fresh STEM programs includes NBA Math Hoops, a comprehensive community program, board game, mobile app, and classroom curricula for learning fundamental math skills through basketball. It also includes MLB Players STEM League, a baseball-inspired STEM program with a board game and curriculum, and MLS STEM Goals, a soccer-based program that engages students with STEM and social-emotional learning.
Programs
- NBA Math Hoops — Grades 4-8 · Comprehensive community program, board game, mobile app, and classroom curricula for learning fundamental math skills through basketball.
- MLB Players STEM League — Middle-school age youth · Baseball-inspired STEM program with a board game and curriculum that cultivate students’ math and social-emotional skills.
- MLS STEM Goals — 4-8th graders · Soccer-based program that engages students with STEM and social-emotional learning.
- Youth Assist Tracker Challenge — STEAM learning experience that challenges students to consider their personal impact on their community.
- Fellowship For Culturally Inclusive Education
At a glance
- Ages: 9–14 years old
- General schedule: Each year, educators and students participate in a program season. Educators can access in-person trainings in all focus regions. Throughout the year, students can earn access to special events in their local community before competing in Regional and National Championships.
About the provider
Learn Fresh was founded in 2013. The organization says its work has engaged over 1,400,000 students nationwide and over 750,000 students across the US and beyond. Its mission is to inspire students’ STEM and social-emotional learning through sports and entertainment, and it says it uses community, play, and rigorous exploration to leverage students' passion for sports and entertainment to inspire STEM learning. Learn Fresh is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
To qualify for application to the Global Championship, students must reach All-Star Student status, show growth, practice good sportsmanship, overcome adversity inside or outside the classroom, and complete a minimum of 15 MLB Players STEM League games during the season.
What families say
“The program has really lifted my students’ enthusiasm and understanding of math.” — California Educator
“Some students love sports but do not love math, however, they still love the game. Anytime you can get students begging to do math, that’s a success and doesn’t happen often!” — Oklahoma Educator
“It’s remarkable to witness how this program has helped my students sharpen their math and instilled important life skills like teamwork and problem-solving. The confidence they have gained is priceless. It has also helped my kids create a genuine love for learning and helped them excel both in the classroom and life.” — Texas Educator
Last updated September 9, 2026.
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