Youth Sports

We’re thrilled to announce that the City of Gastonia has been selected by the National Recreation and Park Association to participate in the Million Coaches Challenge.  We’re committed to building positive experiences for our young people — which means training our coaches, parents, staff, volunteers and supporters in how to support positive youth development. Through the Million Coaches Challenge, we’re receiving access to online, no-cost training from the United States Olympic Committee and Nike (How to Coach Kids),  which will help build a future where our youth know how to work together, celebrate success, manage failure and are equipped with the skills they need to thrive.  As part of this opportunity, our athletics program will also receive $10 per coach/parent/volunteer who completes this training (up to $2,500) to purchase supplies to support our youth athletic programs.  Once you have completed the training, you will receive a certificate of completion.  Please email a copy of that certificate to Andy Stahr at andy.stahr@gastonianc.gov so he can track the number of people who complete the program on behalf of the City of Gastonia.