Over the past 10 years, Up2Us Sports has placed over 2,800 coaches who have made a difference in the lives of more than 525,500 youth. 

Today, on National Coach Appreciation Day, we invite you to join us in our #ThanksCoach campaign. 

Here are two easy ways to be involved:

Thank a coach on social media

Join us in saying thanks to the coaches who selflessly serve and make a difference every day. Share a message on social media using #ThanksCoach and tagging @Up2UsSports to thank a coach who made a difference in your life or in the live of someone you love.

• Example: Coach ________ impacted my life by _____________. Join me in supporting @Up2UsSports so all youth can experience the benefit of a great coach. Use #ThanksCoach to thank a coach who positively impacted your life or make a donation in their honor at: give.classy.org/ThanksCoach19

Donate so more youth can have a great coach

The funds and awareness raised through this campaign will help increase the number of coaches transforming the lives of youth: give.classy.org/ThanksCoach19

Below, read directly from some of the youth who work with our Up2Us Sports coaches nationwide, on what they love most about their coach and why they want to say #ThanksCoach: