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The National Youth Sports Program (NYSP)

Overview

In 1968, representatives 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 NYSP projects nationwide.

The NYSC receives support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Summer Food Service Program as well as in-kind support from the NCAA. The NYSC supports the efforts of selected institutions of higher education that provide qualified personnel, facilities and services necessary to 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 and nutritious meals.

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MISSION: PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH THE RIGHT START!