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The National Youth Sports Program (NYSP)

In 1968, representative from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports piloted the National Youth Sports Program (NYSP) concept during the summer at two university athletic facilities. On March 17, 1969, the White House announced the federal government was committing $3 million to establish a sports program for economically disadvantaged youth, and NYSP was born.

Today, The National Youth Sports Program Fund (NYSP Fund), d.b.a. National Youth Sports Corporation (NYSC) is a non-profit organization established to administer more than 200 NYSP nationwide projects.

The NYSC receives a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the NCAA. The NYSC distributes subgrants to selected institutions of higher education that provide qualified personnel, facilities and services necessary to conduct NYSP on their campuses. Each institution provides youth with academic instruction, skills training and competition in a variety of sport activities designed to improve physical fitness and health habits, and exposure to educational and career opportunities. In addition, participants receive, at no cost to them, a medical screening, daily transportation and nutritious meals.
MISSION: PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH THE RIGHT START!
NYSP Objectives:
  • Serve underserved youth between the ages of 10-16.
  • Provide a healthy start through good nutrition and physical fitness.
  • Teach youth-centered activities in a safe, positive and enjoyable college/university environment.
  • Provide youth-centered activities that nurture the dreams and aspirations of youth.
  • Promote respect, citizenship and sportsmanship in a diverse society.
  • Provide quality service and reward excellent performance.
NYSP Quick Facts:
  • Program Partners: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and the National Youth Sports Corporation (NYSC).
  • 5-week summer program.
  • Provide sports-skills instruction, with an emphasis on lifetime sports.
  • Provide an educational component focusing on alcohol-and-other drug abuse prevention, nutrition and personal health, and higher education and job responsibilities
  • Each participant receives a medical examination before participating and at least one USDA-approved meal daily.
  • Participant-to-staff ratio is between 15-1 and 20-1.
  • Over 200 colleges and universities host NYSP annually.
  • Approximately 75,000 youth ages 10 to 16 participated in 2005.