National Youth Sports Week (NYSW) celebrates the transformative power of youth sports. This week is dedicated to highlighting sports' positive impact on young people, advocating for their importance, and providing valuable resources to strengthen youth sports programs.
Join us for National Youth Sports Week on September 23 – 28, 2024.
Our purpose is to:
- To celebrate and promote the benefits of youth sports.
- To unite all those involved in youth sports.
- Educate the public about the value of youth sports.
Our intended outcomes are:
- Increase the number of coaches trained before and during NYSW.
- Increase the number of organizations with life-saving resources.
- Support the Healthy People 2030 goal to boost participation to 63.3%.
Here’s a glimpse at the schedule:
- Training Week: Equip coaches with essential skills.
- Jersey Week: Celebrate unity by wearing team jerseys.
- Safety Week: Prepare with free resources.
- Celebrating Coaches Week: Recognize the dedication of coaches.
- Throwback Team Tag Challenge: Honor friendships and mentors.
- Play Week: Encourage everyone to participate in sports.
- Proclamation Week: Celebrate local sports programs.
How You Can Participate
NCYS invites everyone to be part of this national movement. You can choose to do one, two, or all three:
- Access Resources: Get free resources like Coach-Mentor Training™ and safety materials.
- Activate Your Passion: Join in the week’s exciting activations at your own pace.
- Amplify the Impact: Share your organization’s efforts on social media using our toolkit.
