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YOUNG COACHES PROGRAM CORPORAT
NEW ROCHELLE, NY · EIN 884353530 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · youngcoachesprogram.org
revenue
$308K
expenses
$334K
net assets
$9K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELL-BEING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUNGER GENERATION IN THE COMMUNITY BY OFFERING SPORTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Young Coaches Program is a youth development organization based in New Rochelle, NY, that uses soccer as a vehicle to train middle and high school students as coaches for younger children. The program builds leadership, responsibility, and life skills through a structured pathway from beginner to manager roles. Participants gain hands-on coaching experience, community service hours, and preparation for college and careers.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

After School Tutoring
Selected young coaches tutor younger students in core academic subjects, contributing volunteer hours toward community service requirements
Mental Wellness
Initiative to support young coaches in managing stress and reducing stigma around mental health
Mentorship
Program that empowers student-athletes to mentor younger children in the community through soccer, building leadership and resume skills
Networking
Program teaching financial literacy, job search skills, and entrepreneurship to prepare young coaches for college and careers
Recess Soccer
Structured soccer program during school recess at New Rochelle elementary schools, led by paid young coaches to promote teamwork and stress relief
Young Coaches Program (YCP)
A leadership development program where middle and high school students train as soccer coaches for younger children, progressing through five levels from Beginner to Assistant Manager
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Academic tutoring by young coaches
      Provides academic tutoring in core subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies to younger students, delivered by young coaches selected by school staff as part of a mentorship initiative.
  • Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
    • Community service and volunteer engagement
      Organizes community volunteer activities and donation drives, including park cleanups, gardening at assisted living facilities, animal shelter support, book donations, and collection of clothing, soccer cleats, and animal supplies for distribution to local families and organizations.
  • Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
    • Financial literacy and life skills workshops
      Conducts online and in-person workshops on financial literacy topics including budgeting, saving, banking, and income taxes, as well as training on interpersonal communication, cell phone use risks, and positive coaching practices for youth participants and coaches.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Fundraising activities
      Conducts fundraising initiatives such as car washes, supermarket outreach, and sales of handmade items including beaded bracelets and hanging baskets to support program operations.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
    • Mental health and wellness education
      Hosts online workshops and sessions on mental health topics, including stress management, trauma, mental toughness, and emotional wellness, presented by licensed professionals and integrated into coaching and leadership development programming.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Youth coach recognition program
      Recognizes 10 exceptional young coaches each season for leadership, character, and teamwork with a formal recognition package to encourage continued engagement and excellence.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth leadership and coach development
      Trains and develops youth ages 14–18 as coaches and leaders through a structured program that includes CPR/First Aid certification, leadership recognition, and ongoing mentorship, with over 200 graduates in the past seven years.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth sports coaching programs
      Operates year-round youth sports programs in soccer, volleyball, basketball, and flag football for children in the New Rochelle community, focusing on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship in non-competitive environments. Programs include structured practices, games, and recess-based activities led by young coaches.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$308K
Contributions & grants$308K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$334K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$52K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$37K
Cash$2K
Investments$0
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$9K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +61.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DADY JOHNSON CEO 72 $39K
ALICE R MASSEY CFO 50 $10K
VANETTA BEHARR COO 20 $2K
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Alan J. Cohen Partner — Featured speaker from AJ Burgers at a YCP Mentors Night event.
  • Alliance University Partner — Collaborated with a licensed mental health counselor and adjunct professor from Alliance University’s Graduate School of Counseling to present on mental health and trauma.
  • Goodwill Partner — Receives clothing donations from the Young Coaches Program donation drives.
  • Humane Society Partner — Receives animal supplies donated through Young Coaches Program donation drives.
  • Iona University Partner — Collaborative partnership between Iona University’s Office of Mission & Ministry and Club & Intramural Sports and Young Coaches Program.
  • Iona University Partner — Collaborative partnership with Iona University’s Office of Mission & Ministry and Club & Intramural Sports
  • Jordan Reyes Partner — Recess Soccer Manager who oversees the Recess Soccer program in partnership with the Young Coaches Program.
  • NYCFC Partner — Partnership with New York City Football Club to support youth coaching and development programs.
  • New Rochelle Partner — Location of youth recreation basketball program
  • New Rochelle Elementary Schools Partner — Collaborates with the Young Coaches Program to implement the Recess Soccer program during school recess.
  • New Rochelle High School Partner — Collaborated with a school social worker from New Rochelle High School to present on mental health and school stressors.
  • New Rochelle Middle and High Schools Partner — Recruits participants from New Rochelle Middle and High Schools for the Young Coaches Program.
  • New Rochelle YMCA Partner — Hosts volleyball sessions at its facility with brand new courts.
  • Niki Dial Partner — Director of Weekday Nursery School who participated in a YCP Mentors Night event.
  • Positive Coaching Alliance Partner — National partnership to provide positive, character-building sports experiences for youth.
  • Ridgewood Savings Bank Partner — Partnership to support financial literacy and independence through customized banking options
  • SOCEROOF Partner — Partnership to support soccer-based youth development initiatives.
  • Salvation Army Partner — Receives clothing donations from the Young Coaches Program donation drives.
  • Sustainable Westchester Partner — Partnered to launch the GridRewards pilot initiative aimed at empowering youth through climate and community engagement.
  • Sustainable Westchester Partner — Partnership to launch a GridRewards pilot initiative aimed at empowering participants
  • YSNR Recreation Partner — Collaborates with YSNR Recreation to deliver youth soccer programming.
  • Youth Soccer of New Rochelle Partner — Founded the Young Coaches Program in 2015 as part of its Recreational Board initiative.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Inclusive, Non-Competitive Development Environment
    methodology: inclusive_recruitment
    By prioritizing inclusivity and minimizing competition, we promote sustained engagement and emotional well-being, because a stigma-free, accessible environment enables youth from diverse backgrounds to build confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship without fear of exclusion.
  • Sports-Based Youth Development
    methodology: sports_based_youth_development
    By using sports as a structured platform, we foster youth development and empowerment, because physical activity creates consistent, engaging opportunities to build leadership, discipline, and community belonging.
  • Youth-Led Leadership Pathway
    methodology: youth_led_youth_programming
    By training older youth to lead and coach younger peers, we build leadership and responsibility, because peer-led roles create authentic accountability, reinforce skill mastery, and strengthen intergenerational engagement within the program.