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[LISTEN] Danielle Lugo on Athletic Brewing Co.'s podcast, Without Compromise

[LISTEN] Danielle Lugo on Athletic Brewing Co.'s podcast, Without Compromise

Up2Us Sports’ Los Angeles Program Manager Danielle Lugo was selected for the 2023 cohort of the Laureus Sport for Good Emerging Leaders Program. Part of her experience was her joining Peter Feldman from Laureus on The Athletic Brewing's podcast, Without Compromise.

Up2Us Sports Celebrates with Service for MLK Day

Up2Us Sports Celebrates with Service for MLK Day

On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, Up2Us Sports staff and coaches across the country participated in AmeriCorps’ MLK Day of Service. The Up2Us Coach and VISTA programs are funded by AmeriCorps, so it was only fitting that our terrific service members took this day of service and dedicated it to Dr. King’s honor.

Summer VISTA Kevin Sheft: How A Global Pandemic Drew Me To Public Service

Summer VISTA Kevin Sheft: How A Global Pandemic Drew Me To Public Service

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 the COVID-19 pandemic drew Kevin Sheft to public service.

MLB | MLB, Dodgers Foundation investing in youth coaching

MLB | MLB, Dodgers Foundation investing in youth coaching

MLB.com wrote about Up2Us Sports’ participation in their All-Star Week 2022 activities. Dr. Ahada McCummings participated in the “Coach Mentorship, Recruitment, and Training in Low-Income Communities” Panel.

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

Serving During COVID-19: Alumni Coach Ebonee

Serving During COVID-19: Alumni Coach Ebonee

Up2Us Sports coach alumni Ebonee Arielle has transformed her dance program to be entirely online to accommodate the current stay-at-home and social distancing regulations in Los Angeles. Hear from Coach Ebonee on her experience and how she continues to help youth in LA through dance and movement.

Stories From The Field: DeAnna Tunstalle

Stories From The Field: DeAnna Tunstalle

As a child growing up just outside Los Angeles in La Puente (CA), DeAnna Tunstalle spent her summers playing sports and participating in summer camps in LA. Now, as the Senior Director II at Algin Sutton Recreation Center, she is the one in charge of ensuring that the park is providing services to meet the needs of the community.

Stories From The Field: Tiffany Rubin, Captain

Stories From The Field: Tiffany Rubin, Captain

Sports teams at every level designate a player to be the Captain. In fact, in the NFL and NHL, individual players are recognized with a bold “C” on their jerseys or sweaters. The Captain is the team leader among the players and is expected to be a role model and mentor while setting the tone for communication, preparation, competitiveness, conduct, and sportsmanship. These are traits exemplified by Tiffany Rubin, the Director of Youth Programs for the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.

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