From Student to Coach: Javan's Up2Us Sports Experience

From Student to Coach: Javan's Up2Us Sports Experience

We talk a lot about grassroots change at Up2Us Sports. But what does that look like? Javan was a student at Dolores T. Aaron Academy in New Orleans, who was coached by Up2Us Coaches. A few years later, he is now making a difference as an Up2Us Coach himself. Read his story.

Up2Us Sports NYC Visits Fordham University Track & Field Team Event

Up2Us Sports NYC Visits Fordham University Track & Field Team Event

On Wednesday, January 10th, Up2Us Sports’ NYC-based Program staff participated in a special event at Fordham University alongside our partner Equity Design, Bronx Health REACH, & PS 32.

Up2Us Coaches Jasmine and Frank Honored as Community Heroes by L.A. Clippers

Up2Us Coaches Jasmine and Frank Honored as Community Heroes by L.A. Clippers

The L.A. Clippers Foundation honored two Up2Us Coaches as Clippers Community Heroes of the Game on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Coaches Jasmine Hernandez and Frank Martinez were honored at halftime the game.

Seasoned Sports & Entertainment Tech Executive Scott Levy Joins Up2Us Sports Board of Directors

Seasoned Sports & Entertainment Tech Executive Scott Levy Joins Up2Us Sports Board of Directors

Up2Us Sports is pleased to announce the addition of Scott Levy to their Board of Directors. At the November 14th quarterly Board of Directors Meeting, Levy was voted in unanimously. The Board now sits at 19 members.

Up2Us Coaches Reflect on Coaching and #ThanksCoach

Up2Us Coaches Reflect on Coaching and #ThanksCoach

As we close out 2023, we spoke with some of our coaches about what is most rewarding about being a coach, what made them want to become a coach, and who they want to say #ThanksCoach to.

Coaches' Corner: Jeremiah

Coaches' Corner: Jeremiah

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.

Inter Tribal Sports Receives Training in Fundamentals of SBYD

Inter Tribal Sports Receives Training in Fundamentals of SBYD

This Native American Heritage Month, we are shining a light on Inter Tribal Sports. The Up2Us Sports Training Team recently finished a series of training sessions with the San Diego-based organization, which provides athletic opportunities and values education in conjunction with cultural, physical, mental, and spiritual development.

Up2Us Sports Urges Congress to Invest in AmeriCorps

Up2Us Sports Urges Congress to Invest in AmeriCorps

Up2Us Sports is urgently calling on you to take a stand for AmeriCorps and the invaluable impact it has on our communities. Currently, both the House and Senate are considering spending bills that would significantly cut funding for AmeriCorps, jeopardizing the education awards and essential resources it provides.