For the Love of Sports

Our purpose is to connect Montessori to the world by transforming how sports and physical education are experienced by children.

Montessori believed children thrive when body, mind and spirit grow together, and we believe sports are the best way to connect all three.

Our work is dedicated to creating sports and physical education programs grounded in Montessori principles. These programs are adaptable across sports, school settings, and global communities, nurturing a lifelong love for sports in every child.

Our Story

If you hear about Montessori Sports, you’ll probably hear one of three names: Ruben, Patrick, or Jip. Our three founders came together through sport and a shared vision for how it can support child development.

Across their work as athletes, coaches, and leaders in environments ranging from grassroots participation to elite performance, they developed a deep commitment to helping young people learn and grow through a love of sports.

Through this work, they experienced firsthand how thoughtfully prepared sports environments can support whole-child development. This led them to formally study and work within Montessori education, engaging with AMI-aligned training, Montessori schools, and educators internationally.

Today, Montessori Sports exists at the intersection of sports and Montessori education, bringing the best of both worlds together to create environments where children can thrive.

James Lawrence
Montessori Sports Athlete

The Spark That Started It All

In 2008, while at Ajax Academy, Ruben noticed a young player whose curiosity and eagerness to learn stood out. This player was James Lawrence.

Our Core Values

Montessori-First

Everything we do is guided my Montessori principles. By staying true to this philosophy, we create environments where resilience, character, and community can flourish.

Sports-Centered

Everything we do is guided by the power of movement. By putting sports at the heart of learning, we create environments where children build confidence, strength, and joy.

Wholeness-Minded

We honor the whole child — mind, body, and character. When we nurture every part of their growth, children become resilient, engaged, and ready to thrive in school and life.

Our Team

Our team brings together experience from sport, education, and youth development. Each of us has been shaped not only by our professional roles, but by our own time as athletes and learners within sporting environments. These experiences continue to inform how we design, guide, and support the work we do today.