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[WATCH] READY SET Campaign PSA Featuring Up2Us Sports

[WATCH] READY SET Campaign PSA Featuring Up2Us Sports

Up2Us Sports is a proud coalition partner of the READY SET Campaign. Three Up2Us Sports Coaches and one Up2Us VISTA recently participated in a PSA for the volunteer recruitment campaign reflecting on their impactful moments in service to youth.

From Coach to C-Suite: Alum Josie Martinez

From Coach to C-Suite: Alum Josie Martinez

Six months of national service with Up2Us Sports altered Josie Martinez’s career path forever. Settling back into his hometown of Miami, Florida, after 15 years in the United States Air Force, Josie Martinez landed a job in the construction industry. He had plans to build and operate his own business when he discovered Up2Us Sports.

Coaches' Corner: Jae

Coaches' Corner: Jae

At Up2Us Sports, we take pride in celebrating our coaches and their impact on and off the playing field. Our coaches have their own unique stories that inspire us all and our Coaches’ Corner gives us a chance to showcase just that. Today, we have the pleasure of meeting Jada Cooper who is serving at Harold Hunter Foundation in New York City.

Embodying Commitment and Possibilities: Up2Us Sports Coach Alum Janeicia Neely

Embodying Commitment and Possibilities: Up2Us Sports Coach Alum Janeicia Neely

There are many reasons why Up2Us Sports coach alum Janeicia Neely might describe herself as blessed. She was recently hired for a full-time coaching position at Up2Us Sports host site Langston Hughes Academy, in New Orleans.

Alum Coach Curtis: Creating Resources For Youth and Community

Alum Coach Curtis: Creating Resources For Youth and Community

Great mentors have often had great mentors and role models of their own. Up2Us Sports alum, founder of City Athletics Philly, and president of the youth development nonprofit City Athletics Community Partners, Curtis DeVeaux observed the power of a caring, community-oriented presence early in his life.

Up2Us Sports Alumni: Where Are They Now?

Up2Us Sports Alumni: Where Are They Now?

On Tuesday, July 27th, Up2Us Sports hosted an alumni panel event, “Where Are They Now?” with five Up2Us Sports Coach and VISTA alumni.

Sixers Youth Foundation Provides $75,000 Grant to Up2Us Sports

Sixers Youth Foundation Provides $75,000 Grant to Up2Us Sports

Just weeks after The Aspen Institute released “State of Play Camden,” a comprehensive report assessing the landscape of sport activities for youth, The Sixers Youth Foundation has announced a $75,000 grant to Up2Us Sports.

Lio Quezada: 2021 Coach of the Year

Lio Quezada: 2021 Coach of the Year

Coach Lio Quezada as named one of our two 2021 Coaches of the Year at our recent Gala for his exceptional commitment to coaching and mentoring students in Fairfax, Virginia.