A mainstay of YMCA offerings for young people, Y youth sports programs fill kids' discretionary hours with positive activities and caring adult attention. Coaches—often volunteers, including many parents—emphasize teamwork and cooperation over winning at any cost, developing good values over developing the next superstar.

Basketball and volleyball, both YMCA inventions, are popular youth programs, as are baseball, softball, T-ball, soccer and progressive gymnastics. Other local options range from traditional sports like tennis and football to such newer inventions as in-line rollerskate hockey and wallyball. Some YMCAs offer programs for people with disabilities. Many YMCAs offer options for adults, too.

For more information contact:
Chad Harris chad.harris@stanlycountyymca.org