To empower student-athletes through education, leadership development, mentorship, and community engagement, equipping them with the skills, experiences, and opportunities to succeed in sports, academics, and life beyond the game.
To become a leading national organization in student-athlete development, creating a generation of educated, empowered, and community-minded leaders prepared to thrive beyond sports.
To bridge the gap between athletic participation and lifelong success by providing student-athletes with meaningful educational, leadership, and community experiences.
Youth-N-Action (YNA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people through education, leadership development, mentorship, and community engagement, with a special focus on preparing student-athletes for success beyond sports.
Founded in 1995 in Montgomery, Alabama, Youth-N-Action believes that athletics can be a powerful foundation for developing the character, discipline, responsibility, and leadership skills young people need throughout their lives.
We recognize that while sports can create opportunities, success in life requires much more than athletic ability. Young people must also be prepared to excel academically, make responsible decisions, explore career opportunities, develop meaningful relationships, and contribute positively to their communities.
Through our Student-Athlete Development Program, we partner with middle schools, high schools, athletic teams, and community organizations to provide educational workshops, leadership experiences, career exposure, mentorship, and opportunities for community service.
Our programming is designed to help student-athletes understand their responsibilities beyond competition while developing the knowledge and practical skills necessary to succeed in school, their future careers, and everyday life.
Youth-N-Action also supports educational advancement through our HBCU Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to eligible graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Our signature Student-Athlete Leadership Summit brings young people together for educational experiences, professional connections, and opportunities for personal growth.
As we continue to evolve, our vision extends beyond Montgomery, Alabama. We are working to develop partnerships and programming that will allow Youth-N-Action to reach and positively impact student-athletes in communities across the country.