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She didn't just build a brand. She built what didn't exist — the method all athletic girls deserve. For the girl she was. For the daughters she's raised. For every champion who deserves more. EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION · EST. 2008 Trinita Ervin PATTON, MPH, CHC Behavior Scientist · FOUNDER & CEO

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2× 2× Ladybug for Girls® was built to change that. A single 20-minute movement session changes how a child's brain performs. We built a program around that science. Not with motivation posters. Not with another after-school activity. With the behavioral science proven to keep girls in sport — developed in partnership with Emory University School of Medicine. EXPLORE THE SCIENCE ➔ Girls quit sport at twice the rate of boys by age 14 The Crisis No One Is Solving PARTNER WITH US ➔

The Ladybug for Girls® sport wellness methodology identifies three simultaneous intervention domains, not a sequence, but three interlocking conditions that must all be present for a girl to stay in sports past age 14. Why girls leave sports and the three things that bring them back 03 02 Girls who understand what physical activity does for their brain, their confidence, and their long-term health make different choices. Physical Activity Literacy is the knowledge that makes sports feel worth staying for. She needs to understand her body She needs to feel she belongs From stretching to nutrition science and individual body care rituals — these are the cross- training disciplines that build the whole girl: her body, her mind, and her identity as an athlete. Not a luxury add-on. A behavioral science imperative. she needs the whole athlete developed DOMAIN ONE: Physical Literacy 01 DOMAIN THREE: Social & Emotional Support Peer belonging is the single strongest predictor of sustained sport participation in girls. The Champions Sisterhood is not a nice- to-have. It is the evidence-based intervention with the strongest research support for girls ages 5–12. DOMAIN TWO: Cross-Training THE METHOD · DEVELOPED AT EMORY UNIVERSITY

Ladybug for Girls® is not a wellness trend. It is a behavior science intervention designed with the rigor of academic research and the warmth of a mother who has lived every moment of the challenges it addresses. Selected by the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Healthy Schools to receive guidance on health education curricula, planning, and program implementation for elementary schools. Ladybug for Girls® hosts its first health education session centered around sport activities at the Clarkston Community Center. That same year, invited to launch its first after-school club at a Dekalb County Elementary School. Trinita Ervin Patton, MPH, CHC authors the Mighty Habits® curriculum, a 21st century health education program backed by behavioral health science and brain-body research designed specifically for the girls Ladybug for Girls® serves. Built on research. Proven in practice. Developed in partnership with Emory University School of Medicine THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE BRAND 2008 2010 2017 Ladybug for Girls® partners with Emory University School of Medicine and Emory University Rollins School of Public Health on longitudinal student-led projects to redesign the Mighty Habits® sport wellness methodology framework, exclusively for girl athletes ages 5-12 years. 2019 READ OUR STORY ➔

Mighty Habits The Mighty Habits® method is a 21st century health education program backed by behavioral health science and brain-body research, designed specifically for girl athletes ages 5–12. It is the curricular backbone of every Ladybug for Girls® school and club program nationwide. The Curriculum The health education curriculum built for the girl athlete's world. SPORT SAFETY NUTRITION FOR ATHLETES BODY CARE SCIENCE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE *Licensed to Ladybug for Girls® program partners only ® Every program completion certificate bears the Emory University School of Medicine institutional seal.

The Results What happens when the science is applied. Against an industry average of 34% for girls' youth sport programs nationally. DeKalb County Program Data, 2026 Measurable improvement in self- confidence reported by parents after one program season. Ladybug for Girls® Parent Impact Survey, 2026 The longest-running girls' sport wellness education program of its kind in the country that keeps girls in sports. Est. 2008 · Atlanta, Georgia 84% 9/10 18 Years of Documented Outcomes Parents Report Greater Confidence Member Retention Rate The Result: a program with an 84% member retention rate, measurable self-confidence outcomes reported by 9 out of 10 parents, and a science foundation that no other girls' sport wellness brand in the world can claim. "My daughter had low self-esteem before joining. She was very shy. Since we've been involved she has learned how to be a healthy girl and she is a more confident athlete." "Ladybug for Girls has been life- changing for our twin daughters. The compassionate approach helped our girls break through limiting beliefs and habits — and achieve success through sports." "I used to want to quit when things got hard. Now I have my Ladybug sisters pushing me to stay in the game. That's what champions do." Rosa Mother of a soccer athlete, age 10 · Gwinnett, Georgia Dr. Tonda Mother of twin girl athletes, age 9 · Peachtree City, Georgia Tabitha 5th Grade · Girl Athlete Member

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DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE ➔ APPLY TO PARTNER ➔ For Schools & Sports Programs Four steps from partnership to champion. APPLY Complete the partner application in three questions. A Ladybug team member responds within 48 hours. No committee. No waiting list. Your program receives the Mighty Habits® curriculum, branded materials, coach training, and Champions Circle invitations for every girl on your roster. Weekly or bi-weekly sessions, 30-60 minutes each, integrated into your existing schedule. No disruption. Measurable outcomes from session one. End-of-season impact report: attendance, confidence outcomes, parent survey data, and retention metrics. Data your administrators and parents can see. ONBOARD DELIVER MEASURE 1 2 3 4 Ready to bring Ladybug to your program?

Built for every sport she loves. Ladybug for Girls® programs operate across elementary schools, after-school clubs, cheer gyms, dance studios, gymnastics academies, swim teams, tennis programs, volleyball clubs, soccer leagues, and golf academies. If she competes, we built something for her. Ladybug for Girls® recognizes competitive dance, cheer, and movement arts as sports — consistent with sports medicine research on training demands, injury profiles, and athletic performance requirements. Every girl who trains with the physical discipline of a dancer is an athlete. We built this for her.

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18 years in the making. One method. For every girl who shows up. Sport supports brain development. We have the evidence to prove it — and the program to deploy it. THE NEXT STEP IS YOURS Bring Ladybug to Your Program For Administrators & Club Owners For Champion Mothers Join the Champions Circle Partner with the only sport wellness brand developed in partnership with Emory University School of Medicine. Apply in three questions. Launch within 30 days. Data for your administrators from day one. Give your daughter the science, the care, and the sisterhood she deserves — wherever she plays. The Champions Circle brings the full Ladybug for Girls® community directly to you. Founding membership now open. Developed in Partnership with Emory University School of Medicine APPLY TO PARTNER ➔ COMING SOON ➔

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