named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
9 Disciplines Training Program
Onboarding program for all board members, staff, coaches, mentors, and volunteers focused on core values of encouragement, servant leadership, and joyful service.
After-School Programs
Provides structured activities and mentorship for youth during after-school hours at the recreation center.
Encouragement Coaching
Trains staff, volunteers, and community members as Encouragement Coaches using the 8 Disciplines framework to foster love-based relationships, accountability, and personal growth.
Underdog Leagues
Sports leagues designed to include and uplift youth who may feel marginalized, promoting inclusion and team-building through basketball, volleyball, and pickleball.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Interfaith and Spiritual Dialogue Programs 1 activity
- Authored books on youth spiritual developmentAuthored five books, including two bestsellers focused on youth spiritual development and Catholic teachings, as part of broader outreach and educational efforts.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Builds organizational infrastructure for youth programsEstablished 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, board of directors, and advisory board to support the development and sustainability of youth encouragement and fitness programs.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Delivers Encouragement Coaching programsProvides in-person and digital Encouragement Coaching to youth through an 8-Disciplines framework, including workbooks, videos, and coaching sessions, with documented applications in AAU basketball teams and community settings.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Operates community gym and recreation center for youthRuns a 2-story community gym and recreation center in Syracuse, NY that offers encouragement coaching, mentorship programs, sports leagues, tournaments, and after-school programs for youth and families.
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Girls' Physical and Emotional Development Programs 1 activity
- Plans expansion to establish new fitness facilitiesPlanning to launch the first You're Amazing Fitness gyms in Syracuse, NY and Columbus, OH, supported by localized business and fundraising plans.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produces documentary and book content to promote encouragementProducing a 2025 docuseries titled "In the Paint" featuring “Team Amazing” and developing a 2025 book titled “Encouragement!” by founder Justin Fatica to showcase the 8 Disciplines of Encouragement and real-life impact on youth.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Provides national encouragement community engagementHosts monthly Zoom calls for a national network of encouragers to foster community, accountability, and shared practice in encouragement principles.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Trains coaches and volunteers in encouragement disciplinesImplements a structured 9 Disciplines Training Program for board members, staff, coaches, mentors, and volunteers to build capacity in encouragement coaching and organizational values.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Delivered large-scale motivational speaking engagementsDelivered over 1,000 live motivational presentations to more than two million people across 46 U.S. states and four countries during a 20-year period prior to launching fitness initiatives.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$31K
Contributions & grants$16K52%
Program service revenue$15K48%
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expenses
Total expenses$25K
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balance sheet
Total assets$8K
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Net assets$8K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- BBA Partner — Partner organization listed in the partnerships section, collaborating to advance the mission of building an encouraging culture.
- Columbus Community Leaders Partner — Engaged in partnership discussions and collaborative planning for the implementation of the YAF facility in Columbus.
- Columbus faith community organizations Partner — Multiple faith-based youth programs in Columbus have expressed interest in partnering with You’re Amazing Fitness.
- Danny Buggs Partner — Former NFL player featured in the docuseries who supports youth development through mentorship and personal testimony.
- David Tyree Partner — Endorser and supporter of You're Amazing Fitness, lending public validation to the organization's mission and leadership.
- Dr. Jaqueline Rivers Partner — Harvard professor featured in the docuseries who supports the mission of cultural transformation through education and mentorship.
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes Partner — Rye D’Orazio served as Central Ohio Area Director and continues to align with its mission of transforming lives through faith and athletics.
- Hard As Nails Partner — Nonprofit organization founded by Justin Fatica; Mike Weisbeck's father serves on its board.
- Hard As Nails Ministry Partner — HANM missionaries relocated to Columbus, OH, and will serve as Encouragement Coaches at the YAF facility.
- Justin Fatica Partner — Collaborates on promoting encouragement coaching through book content and spiritual messaging.
- Ken Blanchard Partner — Best-selling author featured in the docuseries who endorses the organization’s message of encouragement and personal empowerment.
- Matt Schlater Partner — Mutual ministry partner who introduced Rye D’Orazio to Justin Fatica.
- NBA Partner — Partner organization featured in the partnerships section, supporting the promotion of encouragement culture through sports.
- Omer Yurtseven Partner — NBA player featured in the docuseries who promotes the message of personal worth and cultural change through mentorship and team engagement.
- Rev. Eugene Rivers III Partner — American activist featured in the docuseries who contributes to discussions on racial justice, community transformation, and spiritual mentorship.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom as a platform for hosting monthly virtual calls and hybrid training sessions.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Encouragement Coaching Modelmethodology: encouragement_coachingBy using relational mentorship and a structured framework of encouragement, accountability, and positive action, the organization fosters personal transformation and cultural change because supportive relationships build identity, motivation, and mutual belief.
- Holistic Wellness Through Fitnessmethodology: holistic_wellness_modelBy integrating fitness and recreation with mental, physical, and spiritual development, the organization supports comprehensive well-being because physical activity serves as a platform for deeper personal and emotional transformation.
- Inclusive Community Integrationmethodology: inclusive-community-integrationBy combining sliding-scale access with mentoring relationships, the organization bridges socioeconomic barriers to participation because affordability paired with personal connection fosters belonging and cultural integration.
- Mutual Coach Culturemethodology: everyone's_a_coachBy promoting a culture where everyone both gives and receives coaching, the organization amplifies impact and sustainability because shared leadership through encouragement and servant-minded service deepens engagement and community ownership.
- Virtue-Centered Identity Developmentmethodology: virtue-centered coachingBy focusing on virtues, wholesome relationships, and personal identity rather than external success metrics, the organization fosters authentic growth because internal values drive lasting behavioral and emotional change.