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Host Site Spotlight: Philadelphia Youth Football Academy

Host Site Spotlight: Philadelphia Youth Football Academy

Eugene Pough is a coach who has made a profound impact as both an Up2Us Sports Coach, as well as at The Philadelphia Youth Football Academy (PYFA), of which he is a founder and the current Executive Director. PYFA was founded in 2020 and has partnered with Up2Us Sports since the beginning of 2024.

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Taleek Norman: Creating Lasting Impact Through National Service

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Taleek Norman: Creating Lasting Impact Through National Service

Through Taleek Norman’s multiple AmeriCorps service terms through Up2Us Sports as a Coach and VISTA at NYC’s Equity Design, he has become a pillar of his community, catalyzing teamwork and personal development both among his students and fellow coaches.

Up2Us Coaches in NYC Participate in First Responder Training as 9/11 Day of Service

Up2Us Coaches in NYC Participate in First Responder Training as 9/11 Day of Service

In honor of the 23rd Anniversary of 9/11, and as part of AmeriCorps’ National Day of Service and Remembrance, the Up2Us Sports NYC Coach Team participated in a First Responder Training with World Cares Center. 

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Up2Us Sports & Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborate Partner to Make an Impact in Philly

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Up2Us Sports & Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborate Partner to Make an Impact in Philly

Through partnership and collaboration, Up2Us Sports and Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative (PYSC) are using direct service to coach underprivileged youth. Launched in 2016 by Executive Director Beth Devine, PYSC has been a pillar of the Philadelphia community for eight years.

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AmeriCorps Week 2024: AmeriCorps Is Not a Moment, It’s a Movement

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AmeriCorps Week 2024: AmeriCorps Is Not a Moment, It’s a Movement

AmeriCorps will lead the celebration of AmeriCorps Week 2024 during the agency’s 30th anniversary. The theme, AmeriCorps is not a moment, it’s a movement, demonstrates the hundreds of thousands of members and volunteers, and the millions of alumni, who have committed to get things done for America for the past three decades.

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.

Coaches' Corner: Bridget

Coaches' Corner: Bridget

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.

Coaches' Corner: Cassie

Coaches' Corner: Cassie

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.

Coaches' Corner: Kieran

Coaches' Corner: Kieran

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.

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