Our Up2Us Sports coaches and VISTAS give back to their communities, but their achievements and impact do not stop at the end of their service terms. The Alumni Spotlight series shines a light on service members and their experiences.
Alumni Spotlight: Maxbova Joseph
Coaches' Corner: Brandon
Getting to Know: Nate LeJeune
Getting to Know: Jerita Mitchell
Turning National Service into Meaningful Careers
Commitment to Service and a Growth Mindset: Up2Us Sports VISTA Alum Rebecca Sayers
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.
Embodying Commitment and Possibilities: Up2Us Sports Coach Alum Janeicia Neely
Up2Us Sports VISTA Alum Angelica Flores Answers The Call To Service
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.