This entry provides an overview of the after-school curriculum referred to as GIRL (Gaining Insight through Reflexive Learning) through an activist approach (Meza & Marttinen, 2019). Two coaches worked together to develop a safe and supportive environment establishing a trusting relationship with the students. As a result, effective teacher practice through an activist student-centered approach was able to strengthen the relationship between the girls and physical activity bridging towards lifetime physical activity and literacy.