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About the Coalition

Our Mission

To unite key stakeholders across Delaware to create accessible, high-quality sports and physical activity opportunities that promote the physical, social and emotional well-being of all youth.

Our Vision

A Delaware where every young person thrives through equitable access to transformative sports and physical activity programs.

The Coalition Approach

Capacity Building

Strengthening the infrastructure and effectiveness of youth-serving organizations—especially those reaching low-income and underserved communities.

Shared Services & Technology Innovation

Equipping members with tools that reduce administrative burden and boost their efficiency.

Data-Driven Impact & Accountability

Helping organizations measure and communicate the impact of their work.

Community Alignment & Collaboration

A connected statewide network that aligns schools, public agencies, and community organizations.

Amplifying the Youth Sports Movement

A unified voice advocating for the importance of youth sports and physical activity.

Impact

Our Coalition is currently building the infrastructure needed to drive sustainable change to the Delaware youth sports landscape. We are building the policies, practices, and collaboration models that go beyond funding individual programs to radically expand youth access to sports throughout the state.

Our Members

3&D Sports Performance Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware Camp Abilities CheckRock League Delaware Interscholastic Cycling League First State Squash FLYOGI Girls on the Run I Can Do 26.2 Kids MSK Community Center Network Connect Play With Passion Rodney Street Tennis and Tutoring Strive: How You Lead Matters Summer Learning Collaborative The Silk League The Teen Warehouse Walnut Street YMCA Wilmington Department of Parks & Recreation Wilmington Youth Rowing Association

Our Partners

Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Coalition/PANO Coach Across America Delaware Affordable Housing Group Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families Delaware State University (Dept. of Sport Management) Diabetes and Heart Disease Prevention & Control Program Goldey-Beacom College Athletics Department Northeast Community Development Corp. Unlocke the Light Foundation University of Delaware, Center for Drug and Health Studies, Athletics Dept. Wilmington Housing Authority

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Share your time and skills to support our mission.

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