2024 National Youth Sports Week: Celebrating the Power of Play

This year, our partners at the National Council of Youth Sports (NYSC) is shining a spotlight on the incredible benefits of youth sports, bringing together everyone involved-from parents and kids to coaches and community leaders. Our goal is to educate the public on the vital role youth sports plays in helping kids grow and thrive, while also strengthening our communities.

Together, here's what we're aiming to achieve:

1. Better Coaches for Our Kids: We're committed to increasing the number of coaches who are well-trained, both before and during National Sports Week (NYSW). Well-prepared coaches mean better guidance and support for our young athletes.
2. Safety First: We're expanding the number of organizations offering life-saving resources, ensuring that every youth sports program equipped for safety and preparedness.
3. Get Active: A key goal is to support the Healthy People of 2030 initiative by boosting youth sports participation to 63.3%. More kids playing sports means a healthier, more active generation.

To reach these goals, we've put together an exciting schedule:

• Training Week: Equipping coaches with essential skills they need to be effective.
• Jersey Week: Celebrating the spirit with everyone wearing their jerseys.
• Safety Week: Offering free resources to ensure everyone is prepared for emergencies.
• Celebrating Coaches Week: Acknowledging the dedication and hard work of coaches.
• Throwback Team Tag Challenge: Honoring the friendships and mentorships formed through sports.
• Proclamation Week: Highlighting and celebrating the impact of local sports programs in our community. 

Through these initiatives, we hope to achieve a greater appreciation for youth sports and drive increased participation and safety across the board. National Youth Sports Week September 23-28

Want to learn more? Download the detailed PDF for all important information on the National Youth Sports Week Event!