PowerPlay's programming focuses on teaching girls fundamental skills in a variety of sports so they become confident in their athletic abilities and enjoy playing.
served annually
(primarily Black and Latinx)
from low-income
neighborhoods facing multiple
systemic barriers to success
of NYC offering PowerPlay
programming
We keep girls active and provide a safespace to raise self-confidence and foster a healthy and well-balanced life style.
Sports were part of my family's life, but I didn't play because I didn't know how. PowerPlay taught me how to play. Now, I can't even pick a favorite sport because I like to play them all.
- Sydelcis M., The Young Women's Leadership Schools.