Summer VISTA Eli Miller: Growing Through Rowing

Summer VISTA Eli Miller: Growing Through Rowing

Many of our AmeriCorps Summer VISTAs have been playing sports their entire lives. They’ve decided to dedicate their summer to service and give back to the sports community that helped shape them as athletes. Learn how Eli Miller has used his service term to support youth through rowing, while also growing himself.

Summer VISTA Lake Sheffield: Why I Decided To Join Up2Us Sports

Summer VISTA Lake Sheffield: Why I Decided To Join Up2Us Sports

Many of our AmeriCorps Summer VISTAs have been playing sports their entire lives. They’ve decided to dedicate their summer to service and give back to the sports community that helped shape them as athletes. Learn how Lake Sheffield joined her mother as an AmeriCorps VISTA at Up2Us Sports to grow her experience and give back.

Summer VISTA Amanda Kaufman: Experience Helps Prepare Her For Graduate School

Summer VISTA Amanda Kaufman: Experience Helps Prepare Her For Graduate School

Many of our AmeriCorps Summer VISTAs have been playing sports their entire lives. They’ve decided to dedicate their summer to service and give back to the sports community that helped shape them as athletes. Learn about Amanda Kaufman and how her VISTA terms have helped prepare her for graduate school.

Coaches' Corner: Unique

Coaches' Corner: Unique

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.

Summer VISTA Taylor Bradley: Finding her Future Through Sports

Summer VISTA Taylor Bradley: Finding her Future Through Sports

Many of our AmeriCorps Summer VISTAs have been playing sports their entire lives. They’ve decided to dedicate their summer to service and give back to the sports community that helped shape them as athletes. Learn about Taylor Bradley and how sports has helped her find her future.

Summer VISTA’s Sam, Emily & Angela on the Impact of Playing Childhood Sports

Summer VISTA’s Sam, Emily & Angela on the Impact of Playing Childhood Sports

Many of our AmeriCorps Summer VISTAs have been playing sports their entire lives. They’ve decided to dedicate their summer to service and give back to the sports community that helped shape them as athletes. Hear from three of them.

Alumni Spotlight: Maxbova Joseph

Alumni Spotlight: Maxbova Joseph

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.

MLB | MLB, Dodgers Foundation investing in youth coaching

MLB | MLB, Dodgers Foundation investing in youth coaching

MLB.com wrote about Up2Us Sports’ participation in their All-Star Week 2022 activities. Dr. Ahada McCummings participated in the “Coach Mentorship, Recruitment, and Training in Low-Income Communities” Panel.