"Playing soccer gives children time to feel good and experience joy, to bond with teammates, and to be healthy in unhealthy circumstances. The "beautiful game" builds self-esteem and teaches them to treat each other with respect."

Because One World Futbol Project has such a simple, straightforward mission and purpose, we knew positive momentum was always within our reach.

When Lisa and I started the One World Futbol Project, we knew we had the opportunity to create a business that could bring joy to millions of children around the world -- with something as simple as an ultra-durable ball.

Play is what children need to do -- and keeping the spirit of play alive for children no matter where they are, no matter what their circumstances, is vital.

It seems like no matter how difficult the circumstances, people around the world still find a way to play. Play is a critical part of rebuilding lives, resolving conflict and keeping your sanity in the midst of chaos.

The simple fact is that there is an "I" in this team of ours. I am nothing without the team, and they wouldn't be my teammates if it wasn't for the idea of an ultra-durable ball which brought us all together.

My fellow panelists and I have been challenged to illustrate "What Good Looks Like" with three examples of innovative solutions from non-profits, foundations, or social enterprises.

It doesn't take superpowers to help change people's lives for the better. Sometimes it just takes a ball -- or a long-sleeved shirt.

Inside this crew, there's a core group of folks that are determined to take this quiet competence and use it to contribute to solving bigger problems -- all while being ready for sound check at 4:00 p.m.

In this time of challenge and change, we actually have the unique opportunity to look at things differently -- to take action and effect change by getting involved in service of some kind.

Food, shelter and medicine heal and nourish the body. Sports and soccer, build the body and heal and nourish the soul.

We had the great opportunity to work with Olympic women's soccer legend Julie Foudy and GoGirlGo! Chicago to give 50 balls away to a local league of the American Youth Soccer Organization.

When my wife and I decided last year that we needed to start a business to market the "ultra-durable" soccer ball I'd dreamed up several years before, we knew we couldn't settle for business as usual.

Play for children in war zones and refugee camps is critical on every level. Soccer is often the foundation of efforts to improve or rebuild quality-of-life in challenging circumstances.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The image is still so clear for Tim Jahnigen: a documentary of Darfur refugees playing a makeshift soccer game with their ratty bal...