Up2Us Sports Ambassador

[WATCH] National Girls & Women in Sports Day Virtual Celebration

[WATCH] National Girls & Women in Sports Day Virtual Celebration

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.

[WATCH] Women's History Month IG Live with Sasha DiGiulian & Kim Vandenberg

[WATCH] Women's History Month IG Live with Sasha DiGiulian & Kim Vandenberg

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.

Up2Us Sports Celebrates with Service for MLK Day

Up2Us Sports Celebrates with Service for MLK Day

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.

[WATCH] 2022 Virtual Celebration for National Girls & Women in Sports Day

[WATCH] 2022 Virtual Celebration for National Girls & Women in Sports Day

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.

[WATCH] Virtual Celebration for National Girls & Women in Sports Day

[WATCH] Virtual Celebration for National Girls & Women in Sports Day

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 Welcomes Football Champion Odessa Jenkins as Ambassador

Up2Us Sports Welcomes Football Champion Odessa Jenkins as Ambassador

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.

Mission Moments: Ambassador Collette V. Smith

Mission Moments: Ambassador Collette V. Smith

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.

[WATCH] A Call To Action: A Conversation on Sports And Equity, Hosted by Up2Us Sports

[WATCH] A Call To Action: A Conversation on Sports And Equity, Hosted by Up2Us 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.

A Call To Action: A Conversation on Sports And Equity, Hosted by Up2Us Sports

A Call To Action: A Conversation on Sports And Equity, Hosted by Up2Us Sports

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.

Staying Positive In Times Of Adversity

Staying Positive In Times Of Adversity

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.