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Champion MVP

About Champion MVP

Meet Our Team

Where kids learn to be champions: sports fundamentals, healthy habits and the confidence to show up again next week.

Our story

The Story Behind Champion MVP

Champion MVP was created to fill the gap in children's sports education, focusing on teaching healthy habits and essential life skills through sports.

We believe that learning should be playful and impactful, laying the groundwork for confident, capable individuals ready to tackle challenges both on and off the field.

  • Age-appropriate sports learning experiences
  • Structured content for modern families and educators
  • Building lifelong confidence in children
A toddler basketball hoop, T-ball stand, soccer ball, cones and a My First Sports book on a tableChampion MVP activity books, a branded tablet and a basketball, soccer ball and baseball glove

Founder & author

Dan Kost

Dan Kost brings over 45 years of business experience as an entrepreneur, consultant, and creative visionary. As Chairman of the Board at Dakdan Worldwide and its family of companies, he specializes in business startups, corporate growth, and strategic marketing across a wide range of industries.

A veteran recognized for his work in creative direction, sports marketing, and entertainment production, Dan also serves as Executive Producer at DAKDAN Entertainment. He is known for connecting brands with sports fans and advising businesses on strategies for sustainable, innovative growth.

Dan writes every book in the Champion MVP library.

Why choose us

Why Choose Us

  • Engaging Content

    Transforming screen time into active learning experiences. Kids engage with stories and games that build sports fundamentals and life skills.

  • Developmental Focus

    Our structured, age-appropriate curriculum supports children's growth in a positive, safety-first environment, aligning with their developmental needs.

  • Community Integration

    We partner with educators and programs to provide a cohesive sports learning curriculum that enhances early childhood education and community engagement.

A tablet, smartwatch, game controller and a notepad about safe, active screen time for families

The company

Owned and operated by Sports Media, Inc.

Champion MVP is a program of Sports Media, Inc., a Colorado corporation in the dakdan worldwide family of companies. Sports Media, Inc. is registered as a federal contractor (CAGE 10ZJ4, UEI EDVWVHRU5RN9) and contracts with public education entities, municipalities and youth agencies.

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Common questions

Who owns Champion MVP?

Champion MVP and championmvp.com are owned and operated by Sports Media, Inc., a Colorado corporation and registered federal contractor (CAGE 10ZJ4, UEI EDVWVHRU5RN9) in the dakdan worldwide family of companies.

Who writes the Champion MVP books?

The Champion MVP books are written by Dan Kost, an entrepreneur, creative director and veteran with more than 45 years of business experience in sports marketing, media and entertainment.

Who are the Champion MVP characters?

Zoe, Mikah and their puppy TT learn each sport together with a patient coach. The same cast appears in all eight sports, so a child who meets them in one book already knows them in the next.

Where is Champion MVP based?

Champion MVP is based in Severance, Colorado, and serves families, schools and youth programs across the United States.

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