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Jeffrey Harris’ Journey From Coach to Program Manager

Jeffrey Harris’ Journey From Coach to Program Manager

Up2Us Sports Chicago has a new team member, but he is not new to the sports-based youth development (SBYD) field. Chicago native Jeffrey Harris is a former Up2Us Sports coach and is the newest Program Manager in his hometown.

Coaches' Corner: Kayla

Coaches' Corner: Kayla

Up2Us Sports coaches are leaders in the field of sports-based youth development (SBYD), but they often don't receive the recognition they deserve. Coaches' Corner is our way to show our appreciation for our incredible coaches who make positive change in their communities every day.

[WATCH] Morgan Stanley Innovation Awards Features Up2Us Sports

[WATCH] Morgan Stanley Innovation Awards Features Up2Us Sports

The Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children's Mental Health Innovation Awards—an initiative that aims to identify and fund mental healthcare solutions for children and young adults across the United States—honors a 2022 winner, Up2Us Sports.

National Poetry Month: Coaches Using Sports & Poetry to Make an Impact

National Poetry Month: Coaches Using Sports & Poetry to Make an Impact

In celebration of National Poetry Month, we spoke with with some of our Up2Us Coaches about how they use poetry and sport to inspire the next generation of poet-athletes and what some of their favorite aspects to coach in both poetry and sport are.

Coaches' Corner: Rory

Coaches' Corner: Rory

Up2Us Sports coaches are leaders in the field of sports-based youth development (SBYD), but they often don't receive the recognition they deserve. Coaches' Corner is our way to show our appreciation for our incredible coaches who make positive change in their communities every day.

KSC and Up2Us Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day

KSC and Up2Us Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day

On February 1st, Up2Us Coaches led by Alannah Scardino, joined the coaches and students at KSC Prep to celebrate NGWSD. They have been building upon this initiative for three years.