Youth SPORTS COLLABORATIVE
The Youth Sports Collaborative unites leading youth sports organizations and community leaders, empowering them to grow, collaborate, and thrive.
The FFC Network in Action
Across DC, youth sports leaders are doing the impossible alone. Fight For Children gives them the support, funding, and network they need to keep kids safe, connected, and thriving.
We back the teams behind the team. Because when local leaders are properly supported, they thrive and so do the kids they serve.
Our Youth Sports Collaborative is a vetted network of DC’s top community-led youth sports programs. We provide comprehensive capacity-building support, direct grants, peer learning opportunities, and access to strategic partners, building strong, trustworthy operations that give philanthropists a clear way to invest in grassroots leaders.
Member Benefits
What Youth Sports Collaborative membership provides.
1
Grants & Funding
Direct grants and access to the DC Youth Sports Fund to expand programs and serve more kids.
2
Capacity Building
Hands-on support in financial management, fundraising, board development, and operational excellence.
3
Training & Development
Coach education, CPR/First Aid certification, and professional development opportunities.
4
Network & Collaboration
Regular town halls, peer learning, and connections with other high-impact organizations.
5
Strategic Partners
Access to best-in-class partners providing technology, equipment, and expert consulting.
6
Impact Measurement
Tools and support to track outcomes, measure SEL growth, and demonstrate program effectiveness.
Member Resources & Support
Everything our members need to thrive
Member Directory
Explore our network of 37 youth sports organizations serving DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
- Organization profiles
- Contact information
- Sports & services offered
- Location & accessibility
Join Our Network
Wondering if your organization is a fit?
Discover how your organization can benefit from joining our coalition of 37 top-tier youth sports organizations.
- Membership benefits & support
- Eligibility criteria
- Application process
- Network opportunities
Our Strategic Partners
We believe in the power of partnerships and work with best-in-class organizations throughout the industry to maximize the quality and value of benefits for our members.
The Power of Youth Sport
Sports-Based Youth Development forms the foundation of everything we do. Sports are more than games, they’re proven pathways to academic achievement, social-emotional learning, physical health, and lifelong success. Research shows youth sports participation builds resilience, leadership, and essential life skills that extend far beyond the playing field.
But access isn’t equal. Too many kids are priced out or never discover the sport that fits them. That’s why our work matters.