Expanding Horizons

This past weekend we had the honor of presenting at the 2026 Ohio School Safety Summit. We love to share the purpose and impact of Expanding Horizons! It is our mission to use physical exercise to directly benefit both the mental and physical health of youth through achievements and consistency in the gym, surrounded by a supportive community.

Thank you Sandy Funderburgh and BB Fitness 937 for all your hard work and dedication!

DYS supports the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) as it helps communities safely reduce unnecessary youth detention while connecting youth to supportive, community-based alternatives.

Clark County, Ohio is helping youth build confidence through a local CrossFit program – BB Fitness 937. It offers structured workouts and mentorship to support positive growth. With capacity to serve up to eight youth at a time, participants can earn incentives like gym memberships to continue their progress beyond court involvement.

Today marks three years working with the youth at Cuyahoga Hill Juvenile Correctional Facility! We are so honored and privileged to work with the incredible administration, staff, and our local coaching team. We look forward to many more years working together and a legacy of positive change, growth, and resilience in the youth of Ohio that we are able to impact.

Our apologies. Tomorrow’s roundtable call has been postponed. We will see you June 11 at 11 AM EST.

Join us this Thursday, April 9th at 11am EST for our April roundtable call. We will be updating on all things, unity games, and so much more!

Another successful Expanding Horizons CrossFit competition is in the book! We brought together all three juvenile facilities in Ohio to compete together in four person teams. Our athletes were introduced to new implements - tug of war ropes, bike ergs, 48” burpee box get overs, and tire flips - bringing a great twist to the programming. Congratulations to all of our participants and especially our winners, Cuyahoga Hills!

“Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of exercise, a new study led by UCL researcher has found.”

As our friend and colleague Jordan Garza so eloquently highlighted, this is just an immensely important item on the list of many benefits that we hope to bring to our athletes.

Expanding Horizons helps justice involved youth build strength, confidence, resilience, and even cognitive ability. It is our privilege to see the methodology and community of CrossFit continue to change lives and help our athletes “always rise!”

Join us this Thursday, March 11th at 11am EST for our next Roundtables call! We will be coming to you from Wodapoolza!!

Matt & Debbie were honored to present for the Ohio School Safety Summit at the Summit Emergency Communications Center. They shared “From Risk to Resilience: A Holistic Approach to School Safety Through Fitness and Community,” outlining how Expanding Horizons works with the goal of providing tertiary support for at risk youth. We endeavor to reduce violence and offer a path to rehabilitation for all of our athletes. The year is staring strong, broadening the impact of Expanding Horizons across the state of Ohio!

Have you ever wondered what we do inside of juvenile correctional facility? Or what this “Expanding Horizons” program is?

Join us, tomorrow, February 12 at 11 AM Eastern for a free informative call about what we do!

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