At our 9th Annual Gala on October 11, 2022, we will be honoring Coach Jae Cooper (they/them) as our 2022 Coach of the Year for their exemplary service and commitment to coaching and mentoring students in Brooklyn, NY.
Summer VISTA Kevin Sheft: How A Global Pandemic Drew Me To Public Service
Up2Us Sports Celebrates 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance
Summer VISTA Nina Polk: Using Social Media to Spotlight Native Lacrosse
Announcing our 2022 Legacy Award Honoree
Coaches' Corner: Alfonso
Getting to Know: Melina Blasetti
Earlier this month, Up2Us Sports bade a fond farewell to Summer Marketing Intern, Melina Blasetti. Motivated by her own athletic background and the conviction that everyone deserves to experience the joys and benefits of sport, Melina spent the summer as an intern both with Up2Us Sports and Major League Baseball (MLB).
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
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
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.