At PYSC, we believe every child deserves access to safe, high-quality youth sports. Through a network of more than 200 member organizations, we bring together community leaders, policymakers, funders, and partners to strengthen youth sports across Philadelphia.
The Change We're Working Toward
Real change happens when organizations stop working in silos. By creating space for collaboration, shared learning, and coordinated action, we help strengthen the systems that support young people through sports…That’s our SUPERPOWER!
Build Stronger Youth Sports Organizations
Support sustainable funding, leadership development, coach education, and organizational capacity.
Expand Access for Every Young Person
Remove barriers to participation and ensure equitable access across every Philadelphia neighborhood.
Position Youth Sports as a Public Good
Advance policies that recognize youth sports as essential to health, education, violence prevention, and community well-being.
Increase Investment in Youth Sports
Advocate for greater public and private investment in youth sports, ensuring community organizations have the resources they need to serve more young people.
In 2024, Mayor Cherelle Parker and her administration invested $3.1 million into Philadelphia’s youth sports movement — a historic commitment to ensure every child has access to safe spaces, quality programs, and the opportunity to play, grow, and thrive through sports.
Sustaining the Youth Sports Movement
Creating lasting change requires more than great programs. It requires sustained investment in the community organizations that provide safe, high-quality sports opportunities every day. That’s why PYSC works to increase public, private, and philanthropic support for youth sports across Philadelphia.
One way we’re turning advocacy into action is through the Philly Youth Sports Fund, which connects donors and partners with neighborhood organizations creating opportunities for young people across the city. Alongside our advocacy efforts, the Fund helps ensure community organizations have the resources they need to grow, serve more youth, and strengthen the future of youth sports in Philadelphia.
Help Build the Future of Youth Sports
Whether you're a policymaker, foundation, corporation, community partner, or individual donor, you have a role to play in strengthening youth sports across Philadelphia. Your investment helps build stronger organizations, expand opportunities for young people, and create a future where every child has access to safe, high-quality sports.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the organizations and companies that have generously supported PYSC’s mission.
