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Leaders aren't born

They are made by hard effort.

Vince Lombardi

The Youth Leadership through Sport Programs (YLSP) are short (about 10 days) exchange programs  for youth athletes (between 16-18) and adult coaches and is funded by the U.S. Department of State/Sports Diplomacy Division.

This unique program allows athletes from various countries around the world to visit the U.S. and American  athletes to visit their peers.  YLSP  is a highly   competitive program for those who demonstrate leadership in sports and in their communities. Please check here for participating countries. 

YLSP covers visa, travel, lodging, meals and emergency medical insurance for all selected finalists. 


 

 

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Upcoming Programs

  • YLS Kazakhstan Virtual Program
    Mar 06, 1:00 AM – Mar 31, 1:00 AM
    Online Webinars
    Ice hockey players from Kazakhstan will join Olympic Gold Medalist Amanda Pelkey to learn more about team building, nutrition, leadership and ice hockey.
  • U.S. Delegation to travel to Uzbekistan
    Mar 18, 1:00 AM – Mar 27, 1:00 AM
    Tashkent, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
    American basketball players and coaches will spend 10 days in Tashkent, Uzbekistan working with local basketball teams.
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