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National CYO Sports empowers athletic leaders to animate Gospel values in Catholic youth sports to encourage young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Read about our mission, vision, and governance structure…
Newest Downloads
- The latest National CYO Sports Brochure
(9.6MB) - Letter to Catholic School Leaders (22KB)
- Letter to Youth Ministry Leaders (22KB)
Join us for the National CYO Sports Symposium
December 6, 2008
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Renaissance Hotel, Cleveland, OH
Keynoters Mike Carrotta and Brian Cain along with workshop presenters Dr. Len DiPaul, Sue Versluys, Mary Ann King, Christopher Farroni, Sue Friedel, Katie Marquard, Dr. Dobie Moser, and more. Network with the best in the country and share ideas and resources.
Catholic Coaching Essentials
Now available! The American Sport Education Program (ASEP) allows preregistration for their special online course for Catholic Coaches. Open the National CYO Sports portal page on ASEP's website and preregister for these learning experiences.
- Read the statement on the relationship between NCYOS and ASEP
- View a PowerPoint presentation on Catholic Coaching Essentials
(10.8 MB)
Online Store
National CYO Sports has developed resources specifically for Catholic youth sports. Check out the prayer card, Prayer to See God in Youth Sports, and the brochure, Parents as Partners in Catholic Youth Sports. NFCYM's Online Store provides a modern, user-friendly Internet shopping cart experience with real-time credit card processing, a variety of shipping choices, automatic volume discounts, and more.
News Notes
- National CYO Sports Executive Director, Dr. Dobie Moser, was a guest participant and
workshop presenter at the June 27 - 29, 2008 Soul of Youth Sports National Symposium
at the University of Seattle. Dobie's presentation explored the vision and framework for
working with Parents as Partners for achieving our Catholic mission and values. - Dr. Mike Carotta, National CYO Sports Board member, made a presentation at St. Columbkille
Catholic Church for coaches, athletic directors, and parents from 5 parishes. Organizer Bruce Tangeman
of St. Columbkille said "Mike did an outstanding job. I see the training as a first step. I look forward
to our next step with National CYO Sports." - This fall National CYO Sports presenters are making presentations in Cincinnnati, New Orleans, Long Island, Salt Lake City, and Detroit. Audiences include Catholic School Principals, Campus Ministry Leaders, Coaches, Parents, and Pastors.
- Hershey's Fundraising Company, National CYO Sports Founding Sponsor and Partner, worked with
our organization to prepare and mail our new National CYO Sports brochure and information to every
Catholic school throughout the United States. - National CYO Sports is excited about our upcoming Sports and Spirituality Symposium on December
6th from 11:00 - 4:00 p.m. in Cleveland. Keynote speakers and workshop presenters include include
Dr. Mike Carotta, Brian Cain, Dr. Len DiPaul, Sue Versluys, Tim Adkinson, Katie Marquard, Christopher
Farroni, Sue Friedel, and more. - National CYO Sports past board chair Len DiPaul joined Dr. Edward T. Hastings and Sharon Fuqua Retif to publish More Than a Game: Stories, Prayers, and Reflections for the Student Athlete. This is a great resource for coaches and athletes to reflect on the values and experiences of God’s grace and presence in sports.
Partners and Sponsors
National CYO Sports is proud to have the following organizations as partners and sponsors:
National CYO Sports is a subsidiary of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM)—an organization of affiliated dioceses and collaborating organizations. NFCYM's stated purpose is to “serve those who serve the young Catholic Church.” Through NCYOS the NFCYM furthers their mission by fostering the development of youth ministry throughout the church.