Young Athletes, Inc is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization cofounded in 1997 by Rod Strickland, Steve Burtt and their former youth coach LaMarre Dyson. Young Athletes’ mission is to help disadvantaged youth in New York avoid the detrimental influences of poverty and achieve their full potential. We provide a safe-haven for children in which they receive social, educational and athletic services in a comprehensive out of school time program. For more than 25 years, Young Athletes has hosted this initiative that provides a weekend opportunity for youth competition attracting teams from all over the tri-state area. Today, competition runs over 9 weekends and games are held in the Mott Haven section of the South Bronx. In 2024, we will service 480 youth, ages 8 – 14, from June 22nd – August 25th. We are seeking sponsors to underwrite costs of league staff, officials and awards. Our title/apparel sponsor has been Nike since 2016.