The Way You Win Matters®
Even Field® is a nonprofit dedicated to developing character and principled leadership through the power of sport. We believe the most important victories aren't on the scoreboard — they're in the choices young people make under pressure. Through real stories from athletes, coaches, officials, and others, we inspire the next generation to lead with integrity and compete with character and purpose.
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Michael Andruchow (0:30). Basketball team captain and 2026 Even Field® Honors recipient Michael Andruchow insists that every teammate be valued regardless of class year or team role. A powerful message in few words.
Even Field® Honors
Even Field® Honors recognizes qualities in school sports that don’t show up on a stat sheet, such as courage, integrity, resilience, and principled leadership. Traits that elevate the game and inspire the best in others.
- Who’s honored: High school & middle school student-athletes, teams, coaches, game officials, administrators, and others through honoree presentations and tribute videos
- Who nominates: RIIL coaches, administrators, and game officials
- Presented in partnership with: The Rhode Island Interscholastic League
Presenting Sponsor
Even Field® Honors is made possible through the generous support of The Virtus Group.
Chuck Wilson
Founder & Executive Director of Even Field, Inc.
- 17 years as an original Host/Anchor/Commentator on the ESPN Radio Network
- Named one of the 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America
Chuck Wilson’s message that “The Way You Win Matters®” has already made a positive impact on Rhode Island. Chuck’s passion for educating young athletes, coaches, parents and other adults is contagious and his “storytelling” style of speaking sparks fantastic dialogue about participating in youth sports for the right reason. In addition to the current Even Field Honors program, we have utilized Even Field at student conferences, coaching workshops and parent meetings and the feedback has always been positive, regardless of the audience.
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Even Field is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your support, as a donor, mission partner, or program partner, puts character and leadership at the center of school sports.