Elementary student participants experienced skill development and benefits through play in:
Conflict resolution
Teamwork
Leadership
Connection with collegiate level athletes
Promotion of physical activity
Student-athlete volunteers experienced skill development and benefits through facilitation in:
Leadership development
Community engagement
Miami University improved its connection with the Oxford community.
Recess for Champions impacted multiple stakeholders. The benefits of community engagement and leadership development primarily impacted the key stakeholders (SPARC!, University Athletics, and the local Elementary School) with impact extending to general University-community relations and contributions to the greater field of research.