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Happy National Coach Appreciation Day and #ThanksCoach

Happy National Coach Appreciation Day and #ThanksCoach

At Up2Us Sports, we’ve had over 4,000 individuals transform the lives of the communities they serve. 4,000 AmeriCorps Coaches and VISTAs serving youth across the nation, which has been made possible through dedication, donations, and purpose.

Coaches Destiny, Nancy and Gaby are Changing the Game for LA Youth

Coaches Destiny, Nancy and Gaby are Changing the Game for LA Youth

Up2Us Sports and Dodgers RBI coaches Destiny Lea, Nancy Lemus, and Gaby Zubia were named 2021 Coaches of the Year by the LA Dodgers Foundation (LADF). They were presented their awards by Nichol Whiteman, CEO of the LADF, and Dave Roberts, Manager of the LA Dodgers. (c) Jon Soohoo/LA Dodgers

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Week #2

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Week #2

This Hispanic Heritage Month - which runs from September 15 - October 15 - Up2Us Sports will honor and celebrate our Hispanic and Latinx coaches, VISTAs, staff, and host sites.

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Week #1

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Week #1

This Hispanic Heritage Month - which runs from September 15 - October 15 - Up2Us Sports will honor and celebrate our Hispanic and Latinx coaches, VISTAs, staff, and host sites.

[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.