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. Get up close and personal with guests of all sports backgrounds, all focused on amplifying the message of our mission: transforming youth, programs and communities.

On Monday, October 11th, Up2Us Sports hosted adidas athlete Nikki Hiltz (they/them) on Instagram Live for a conversation about LGBTQ+ and sports in honor of LGBTQ History Month and National Coming Out Day. The discussion was led by Nick Eckert, Individual Giving Manager at Up2Us Sports.

If you missed it, watch the episode on our IGTV Channel.