Up2Us Sports

Happy National Coach Appreciation Day and #ThanksCoach

Happy National Coach Appreciation Day and #ThanksCoach

At Up2Us Sports, we’ve had over 4,000 individuals transform the lives of the communities they serve. 4,000 AmeriCorps Coaches and VISTAs serving youth across the nation, which has been made possible through dedication, donations, and purpose.

Coaches Destiny, Nancy and Gaby are Changing the Game for LA Youth

Coaches Destiny, Nancy and Gaby are Changing the Game for LA Youth

Up2Us Sports and Dodgers RBI coaches Destiny Lea, Nancy Lemus, and Gaby Zubia were named 2021 Coaches of the Year by the LA Dodgers Foundation (LADF). They were presented their awards by Nichol Whiteman, CEO of the LADF, and Dave Roberts, Manager of the LA Dodgers. (c) Jon Soohoo/LA Dodgers

[WATCH] 1-on-1 With Up2Us Sports, Episode 2: Nikki Hiltz

[WATCH] 1-on-1 With Up2Us Sports, Episode 2: Nikki Hiltz

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. Episode 2 was with adidas running athlete Nikki Hiltz.

[WATCH] 1-on-1 With Up2Us Sports, Episode 1: Sugar Rodgers

[WATCH] 1-on-1 With Up2Us Sports, Episode 1: Sugar Rodgers

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. Episode 1 was with Up2Us Sports Ambassador and Las Vegas Aces Assistant Coach Sugar Rodgers.

Up2Us Sports Alumni: Where Are They Now?

Up2Us Sports Alumni: Where Are They Now?

On Tuesday, July 27th, Up2Us Sports hosted an alumni panel event, “Where Are They Now?” with five Up2Us Sports Coach and VISTA alumni.

[WATCH] Young Voices Series, Episode 6: Exploring Race, Class and Privilege in Sports

[WATCH] Young Voices Series, Episode 6: Exploring Race, Class and Privilege in Sports

Up2Us Sports' Young Voices Series is a series of one-hour virtual events in collaboration with their partner organizations, that give youth an opportunity to speak about the issues that affect them and their communities most.