Up2us Sports Staff

From Student to Coach: Javan's Up2Us Sports Experience

From Student to Coach: Javan's Up2Us Sports Experience

We talk a lot about grassroots change at Up2Us Sports. But what does that look like? Javan was a student at Dolores T. Aaron Academy in New Orleans, who was coached by Up2Us Coaches. A few years later, he is now making a difference as an Up2Us Coach himself. Read his story.

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.

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.

Getting to Know: Nate LeJeune

Getting to Know: Nate LeJeune

In 2013, Nate LeJeune moved his family to New Orleans in pursuit of a sacred calling: to work with young people in a youth development setting, most likely a church program. He had no idea that this calling would lead him to Up2Us Sports.

Getting to Know: Jerita Mitchell

Getting to Know: Jerita Mitchell

Finishing school with a degree in Kinesiology in hand, Jerita Mitchell thought a career awaited her in a hospital or clinical setting. Instead, she discovered it on the playing field.