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[WATCH] Young Voices Series, Episode 1: School in the time of COVID-19

[WATCH] Young Voices Series, Episode 1: School in the time of COVID-19

Up2Us Sports' Young Voices Series is a series of one-hour virtual events in collaboration with their partner organizations, that give youth an opportunity to speak about the issues that affect them and their communities most.

The Philadelphia Citizen | Coaches Jakeema + Brianna

Since March, the coach for the Bronx Lacrosse program has taken on a whole new challenge by helping to keep the players engaged during the coronavirus pandemic shutdown. News 12's Pat O'Keefe spoke with the players who say they have relied on each other to get through challenging times.

[WATCH] News 12 Bronx | Coach Woodley

Since March, the coach for the Bronx Lacrosse program has taken on a whole new challenge by helping to keep the players engaged during the coronavirus pandemic shutdown. News 12's Pat O'Keefe spoke with the players who say they have relied on each other to get through challenging times.

Coach Kelli: Facilitating Healing and Wellness Through Sports

Coach Kelli: Facilitating Healing and Wellness Through Sports

Coach Kelli is all about healing—for the kids they mentor, their community, and themself. Both on and off the basketball court, Kelli integrates their interests in wellness, relationship-building, and social justice in order to build on sports’ potential as a healing modality

Serving During COVID-19: Coach McKenna

Serving During COVID-19: Coach McKenna

When COVID-19 forced sports programs to transition online, Coach McKenna engaged the trauma-informed, sports-based youth development training she received with Up2Us Sports in order to continue connecting with her student athletes, and to provide them with much-needed support in an uncertain time.

[WATCH] A Call To Action: A Conversation on Sports And Equity, Hosted by Up2Us Sports

[WATCH] A Call To Action: A Conversation on Sports And Equity, Hosted by Up2Us Sports

On July 20th, 2020, Up2Us Sports hosted a conversation about the intersection of sports and racial justice. We heard from youth, professional athletes, and sport-based community advocates on the role sports can play in addressing racial inequity.

A Call To Action: A Conversation on Sports And Equity, Hosted by Up2Us Sports

A Call To Action: A Conversation on Sports And Equity, Hosted by Up2Us Sports

Join a conversation about the intersection of sports and racial justice. Hear from youth, professional athletes, and sport-based community advocates on the role sports can play in addressing racial inequity.

Sports As A Job | Jerita Mitchell + Up2Us Sports

Sports As A Job interviewed Up2Us Sports’ New Orleans Program Manager, Jerita Mitchell, on her pathway from being an Up2Us Sports coach to full-time staff member.