A PLACE TO PLAY.
A CHANCE TO GROW.

Brighter futures start here.

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to participate in sports, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.

OUR MISSION

Removing financial barriers so every child has the opportunity to participate, grow, and thrive through sports.

More than a game.

Sports teach teamwork and perseverance. They create friendships and open doors to new experiences.

Through scholarships, financial assistance, and local partnerships, YSEF helps make those opportunities possible.

Our Values

Every child deserves the opportunity to participate.

Every athlete deserves to feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

Strong communities are built when we invest in our children.

Sports build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills.

Financial hardship should never keep a child on the sidelines.

We use resources responsibly and work to make a meaningful impact.

Stronger together.

Families, coaches, local organizations, businesses, and volunteers all help expand opportunities for young people. There is a place for you at YSEF.

Founder: Darcy Riehl Appleby

Together, we can keep kids in sports.

Give a child the chance to play, feel included, and discover what they can do.

PLAY · LEARN · BELONG · THRIVE

Youth Sports Empowerment Foundation
Opportunity. Community. Brighter futures.