Host Site Spotlight: Philadelphia Youth Football Academy

Host Site Spotlight: Philadelphia Youth Football Academy

Eugene Pough is a coach who has made a profound impact as both an Up2Us Sports Coach, as well as at The Philadelphia Youth Football Academy (PYFA), of which he is a founder and the current Executive Director. PYFA was founded in 2020 and has partnered with Up2Us Sports since the beginning of 2024.

Taleek Norman: Creating Lasting Impact Through National Service

Taleek Norman: Creating Lasting Impact Through National Service

Through Taleek Norman’s multiple AmeriCorps service terms through Up2Us Sports as a Coach and VISTA at NYC’s Equity Design, he has become a pillar of his community, catalyzing teamwork and personal development both among his students and fellow coaches.

Up2Us Coaches Sergio, Frank and Hugo Named Dodgers Dreamteam Coaches of the Year

Up2Us Coaches Sergio, Frank and Hugo Named Dodgers Dreamteam Coaches of the Year

Photo Credit: Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Instagram

Up2Us Sports Field Champion Coaches Sergio, Frank, and Hugo were three of five Dodgers Dreamteam coaches named a 2024 Dodgers Dreamteam Coach of the Year.

Up2Us Coaches in NYC Participate in First Responder Training as 9/11 Day of Service

Up2Us Coaches in NYC Participate in First Responder Training as 9/11 Day of Service

In honor of the 23rd Anniversary of 9/11, and as part of AmeriCorps’ National Day of Service and Remembrance, the Up2Us Sports NYC Coach Team participated in a First Responder Training with World Cares Center. 

VoyageBaltimore Magazine | Hidden Gems: Meet Samantha Griffin of Up2Us Sports

VoyageBaltimore Magazine | Hidden Gems: Meet Samantha Griffin of Up2Us Sports

VoyageBaltimore - a publication known for sharing Baltimore's most inspiring stories - featured Up2Us Sports Training Manager Samantha Griffin in their Hidden Gems column.

Without AmeriCorps | Statement from Founder & CEO Paul Caccamo on Proposed AmeriCorps Funding Cuts

Without AmeriCorps | Statement from Founder & CEO Paul Caccamo on Proposed AmeriCorps Funding Cuts

The current Congress is considering a proposal that would zero out funding for AmeriCorps, the federal agency that supports national service, and a funder of Up2Us Sports since our inception. Up2Us Sports Founder & CEO Paul Caccamo made this statement in response to the proposed funding cuts.