A collective of Neighborhood-Based Sport Organizations growing access and impact in Baltimore City

  • Access

    2000+ youth have access to at-cost or subsidized opportunities in 10 different sports through NSC programs and leagues

  • Coach Development

    50+ coaches participated in training and learning activities

  • Youth Jobs

    Neighbohrood youth are paid for coaching, officiating, media and other essential tasks

  • Community

    Families connect, park spaces are improved, the social fabric of the community is strengthened.

Complete Pathways

Athletic talent development and personal growth through sport depend on a system of opportunities, where youth can try different sports, build a foundation of ability and eventually select where to commit time and energy. The system of opportunities includes diverse activities and increasing levels of challenge with age. There must be a sports ecosystem for youth to have real, meaningful pathways in sport.

Increasing Access through Neighborhood-Based Organizations

The Barriers of cost and transporation are greatly reduced when sports are available in a child’s neighborhood. Leaders and families are invested. They are involved for many years, allowing the organization to grow in culture and effective practices. Relationships and community grow in many directions. Neighborhood-based sports are lower cost, greater access and higher impact.

A Collective of Neighborood-Based Sport Organizations

Neighborhood-based sport orgranizations are often overlooked in the youth sport funding landscpace. The collective seeks to lean into the strengths of NBSOs for impact, and shine a light on the powerful work they are doing each day.

Infrsatrucuture such as coach education, data collection and partnerships become more efficient at scale. The collective is always working to build these essential pieces for NBSOs to be even more impactful.