Philadelphia groups offer youth low-stakes and low-cost chance at sports
On a Tuesday evening 12 years ago, Graham Bailer stepped onto the field at Capitolo Park in South Philadelphia as a parent volunteer, hoping to introduce his toddler to soccer with a small group of neighborhood kids. As…
Coaching for Change: Youth Sports as a Frontline Strategy in Philadelphia
By Dontae Privette Philadelphia is facing a defining moment. Despite our vibrant neighborhoods and strong community pride, the city continues to grapple with one of the highest rates of youth violence in the country. At…
More Than A Game: The Power of Our Youth Sports Community
By Dominique “Dom” Curry At the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative (PYSC), we frequently emphasize that youth sports are more than just a game. It is a movement. A community. A lifeline. And at the core of this…
Get ready for the 2025 Youth Football and Cheer Conference
Dontae Privette, of the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative and Cherita Merricks, of Uptown Warriors Cheer join NBC10’s Erin Coleman to discuss the upcoming 2025 Youth Football and Cheer Conference that will be held…
In Philly, Sports Belongs to Everyone: Why Youth Sports Shouldn’t Be a Luxury
By Shannon Gunby, Executive Director, The On Deck Circle Philadelphia is undeniably a sports city. From the roar of the crowd at Citizens Bank Park to the sea of green on game day for the Eagles, sports pulse through…
Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative Awarded Grant from ESPN’s “Take Back Sports” Initiative
The Initiative, Powered by Disney, Includes a $5 Million Investment and Increases Access to Play for Young Athletes ESPN and Disney Jr. Also Announce Collaboration with Every Kid Sports to Get Preschoolers in the Game…
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