A Greenwich-based athlete and student at the Salisbury School in Connecticut, Gavin “Trey” Scotti III is a sports enthusiast and philanthropist. As a player in his school’s Crimson Knights lacrosse and football teams, Gavin Scotti has actively participated in several charitable sporting campaigns such as the Activities Fair and Swim Across America.

Over the years, sports have evolved into a universally acknowledged structural model and catalyst for social and economic development. Athletes and their partner organizations make invaluable contributions to society daily by funding charity foundations and tackling sensitive issues including sexism, racism and classism. Combined with a global network of associated non-profits and volunteers, direct economic benefits, educational benefits and the avoidance of health costs, both the social investment and the economic returns from the sports industry are substantial.

Added to these benefits, the world of sports offers positive values such as instilling leadership skills, promoting social inclusion, promoting awareness for disease prevention, and making positive impacts to prevent crime. Games encourage friendliness among children and help build team spirit, along with mental and physical strength that may prove useful in their future careers and general lives. For students like Gavin Scotti, active involvement in sports provides opportunities for building social connections, physical and kinesthetic education and participation in the greater community, all of which contribute to healthier and more sustainable futures