On January 22, 2025, the Up2Us VISTA team hosted a virtual event for the 30th Anniversary of AmeriCorps’ MLK Day of Service, featuring their MLK Resource Guide, reflections from VISTA members and staff, and a special recording from Up2Us Sports Ambassador Jay Allen.

Up2Us Sports announced this week that Jason “Coach OTB” Allen, a renowned leader in sports coaching and mentorship, has joined the organization as their latest Athlete Ambassador.

On Wednesday, February 7th, Up2Us Sports hosted very special conversation in celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day with Training Manager Alannah Scardino, Up2Us Sports Ambassador Simone Charley, and Kensington Soccer Club participant Evie Morales.

Up2Us Sports announced this week that ESPN Analyst, Reporter & Host Monica McNutt has joined the organization as an Athlete Ambassador. 

Up2Us Sports announced this week that Simone Charley, Forward for the NWSL’s Angel City FC, has joined the organization as an Athlete Ambassador.

On Tuesday, March 28th, in celebration of Women's History Month, we hosted a conversation on IG Live with two of our game-changing Ambassadors Sasha DiGiulian and Kim Vandenberg.

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.

Up2Us Sports, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring youth through coaching and sports, welcomed pro athletes and celebrities to its ninth annual gala on Tuesday, October 11th.

At our 9th Annual Gala on October 11, 2022, we will be honoring Coach Jae Cooper (they/them) as our 2022 Coach of the Year for their exemplary service and commitment to coaching and mentoring students in Brooklyn, NY.

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 6 is with Sasha Digiulian.

Up2Us Sports launched a Lunch & Learn Series for our She Changes the Game initiative in order to educate sports-based youth development programs about diversifying recruitment strategies, the importance and benefits of having women staff and coaches, and the progress we’ve made in advancing opportunities for women and girls in sport.

On Wednesday, February 2nd, Up2Us Sports celebrated the 36th Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Up2Us Sports Ambassadors and She Changes The Game Advisory Council members had an inspiring conversation on how to get more women coaching and more girls playing sports.

Join Up2Us Sports Ambassadors and She Changes The Game Advisory Council members for an incisive virtual conversation on how to get more women coaching and more girls playing sports.

On Monday, January 17, 2022, 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.

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.

Coach Lio Quezada as named one of our two 2021 Coaches of the Year at our recent Gala for his exceptional commitment to coaching and mentoring students in Fairfax, Virginia.

Up2Us Sports recently recognized Janeicia Neely as one of our two 2021 Coaches of the Year for her exemplary service and commitment to youth in her New Orleans community.

Up2Us Sports, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring youth through coaching and sports, welcomed pro athletes and celebrities to its eight annual – and first-ever virtual - gala on Tuesday, June 15th.

On Thursday, February 18th, Up2Us Sports celebrated the 35th Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day with a virtual conversation on sports' important role in keeping girls physically and mentally healthy.

Up2Us Sports announced this week that Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC) Co-Founder, former NFL Coaching Intern/Team USA (USA Football) Gold Medalist, Championship coach, Odessa Jenkins has joined the organization as an Ambassador.

On December 10, 2020, Up2Us Sports hosted a conversation on the powerful role that sports can play in the fight for social justice and equity in America. The event was presented by Michelob ULTRA and supported by adidas.

In this new monthly series, “Mission Moments,” we will be featuring stories of coaches, staff and ambassadors who want to talk about why they are a part of Up2Us Sports and share specific moments they have experienced as living examples of our mission.

In honor of International Day of the Girl, Up2Us Sports hosted a two-day symposium to celebrate trailblazing women in the sports industry. Attendees heard directly from professional athletes, coaches and women executives in the sports field who are paving the way for the next generation of women leaders in sports.

On July 20th, 2020, Up2Us Sports hosted a conversation about the intersection of sports and racial justice. We heard from youth, professional athletes, and sport-based community advocates on the role sports can play in addressing racial inequity.

Join a conversation about the intersection of sports and racial justice. Hear from youth, professional athletes, and sport-based community advocates on the role sports can play in addressing racial inequity.

March was a month to remember. Not only was it Women’s History Month (go girls!) it was also the month of worldwide lockdowns because of the coronavirus pandemic and a complete cultural shift in social norms. We know that staying healthy is the priority for every person we know and care about right now.

Up2Us Sports, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring youth through coaching and sports, welcomed celebrities and pro athletes to its annual gala at Guastavino’s in New York City on Wednesday.

Up2Us Sports announced this week that Collette V. Smith, the NFL’s first African American female coach in history and New York Jets first female coach in their franchise history, has joined the organization as an Ambassador.

On Monday, August 20, Collette Smith - the NFL’s first African American female coach - paid a visit to the Up2Us Sports Coach Training Institute.