[WATCH] 1-on-1 With Up2Us Sports, Episode 6: Sasha DiGiulian

[WATCH] 1-on-1 With Up2Us Sports, Episode 6: Sasha DiGiulian

1-on-1 with Up2Us Sports is a virtual series hosted by Up2Us Sports where we sit down and speak with athletes, coaches, partners and others about interesting topics related to our work in the Sports-Based Youth Development field. Episode 6 is with Sasha Digiulian.

Older Americans Month: Coach Steven and Coach Carter on Why They Coach

Older Americans Month: Coach Steven and Coach Carter on Why They Coach

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. Up2Us Sports is fortunate to have several older AmeriCorps service members and we are excited to share a few examples of how two of our older Up2Us Sports coaches are serving their communities through coaching local youth sports.

Coaches' Corner: Brandon

Coaches' Corner: Brandon

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.

VISTA Tyrell is Making a Difference at Median Leadership Project

VISTA Tyrell is Making a Difference at Median Leadership Project

Up2Us Sports VISTA Tyrell Lucas, serving at Midian Leadership Project in West Virginia, was able to raise $300,000 for the organization during his year of service. His supervisor, Jeff Biddle, shared with us about the incredible work Tyrell has put in through his service terms with Up2Us Sports.

[WATCH] She Changes the Game Lunch & Learn Series, Episode 2: Targeted Recruitment & Best Practices From the Field

[WATCH] She Changes the Game Lunch & Learn Series, Episode 2: Targeted Recruitment & Best Practices From the Field

Up2Us Sports launched a Lunch & Learn Series for our She Changes the Game initiative in order to educate sports-based youth development programs about diversifying recruitment strategies, the importance and benefits of having women staff and coaches, and the progress we’ve made in advancing opportunities for women and girls in sport.

[WATCH] She Changes the Game Lunch & Learn Series, Episode 1: Impact of Women Coaches on Youth

[WATCH] She Changes the Game Lunch & Learn Series, Episode 1: Impact of Women Coaches on Youth

Up2Us Sports launched a Lunch & Learn Series for our She Changes the Game initiative in order to educate sports-based youth development programs about diversifying recruitment strategies, the importance and benefits of having women staff and coaches, and the progress we’ve made in advancing opportunities for women and girls in sport.

Women’s History Month Madness

Women’s History Month Madness

Welcome to March, a time of year in the sports world brimming with what is most aptly described as Madness: a fanatical fusion of excitement, anticipation, and suspense, plus the ever-so-palpable promise of basketball history in the making. March Madness is to sports fans as Women’s History Month can be to all of us!