Mission
To use youth athletics as a tool to build bridges between the citizens and the corporate community through the application of youth and family based activities which build character, common sense, and awareness of personal health and wellness.
Program Overview
The Atlanta Youth Fitness Alliance is program designed on the principle of collaboration among community (residents and organizations) and youth serving organizations (health, recreation, education), and other interested organizations. The purpose of the Alliance is to engage youth from the target communities in activities that will emphasize character development, wellness and nutrition, and athletic training and competition.
The initial goal of the Atlanta Youth Fitness Alliance is to build to a steady participation of between 100 and 120 youth in the 5th through 8th grades from the Vine City, English Avenue, and Washington Park communities. It is anticipated that throughout the initial two years of the program that up to 300 youth will be engaged at one time or another in the program's activities.
Activities
The youth who participate in the AYFA will have a minimum of 3 hours of participation each week in activities that focus on character development, wellness and nutrition, fitness, and athletic training and competition. The week will be structured as one weekday “skull” session for focused training on wellness, nutrition, or character, and one weekend session for activities focused on character and physical activities. The Alliance will function year-round, except for those weeks punctuated by major holidays.
Service Locations
The Alliance is a collaborative that includes partners that own and operate the various facilities in the target communities, including sports fields, gymnasiums, meeting rooms, and swimming pools.
Management Team
Reverend W.L. Cottrell
Greg Hawthorne
Byron Amos
Maria Armstrong
Tangee Allen
Devon Hayes
Contact Information
Atlanta Youth Fitness Alliance
612 Magnolia Street NW, Suite 200
Atlanta GA 30314
(404) 214-6080 x200