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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.

Coach Takai + Coach Wolf: Advice on Bullying Prevention

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and is held annually to bring awareness and education on preventing childhood bullying and promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

Up2Us Sports AmeriCorps Members on LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Up2Us Sports AmeriCorps Members on LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Each June during Pride Month, Up2Us Sports celebrates and elevates the valuable contributions of our LGBTQ+ coaches, VISTAs, youth, staff and the broader community. We reaffirm our commitment to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community in their ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice.

Jeffrey Harris’ Journey From Coach to Program Manager

Jeffrey Harris’ Journey From Coach to Program Manager

Up2Us Sports Chicago has a new team member, but he is not new to the sports-based youth development (SBYD) field. Chicago native Jeffrey Harris is a former Up2Us Sports coach and is the newest Program Manager in his hometown.

Black History Month: Up2Us Coaches on What it Means to Them and Why Representation in Coaching Matters

Black History Month: Up2Us Coaches on What it Means to Them and Why Representation in Coaching Matters

While February is officially Black History Month, Up2Us Sports honors and celebrates Black voices all year long. Black History Month is an opportunity to pay special tribute to their voices and stories. We asked our coaches to share their thoughts on what Black History Month means to them and why representation in coaching matters.

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