Youth Sports FUN For Kids Ages 2-14 at Youth Athlete University®

Welcome

We are Family

At YAU, we offer dynamic, year-round sports experiences designed to fit your family’s schedule—whether it’s right after school or during evening hours. Our programs focus on athletic development, teamwork, and character building in a fun and structured environment. With multiple sports and locations to choose from, your child can stay active, build skills, and enjoy the benefits of consistent, high-quality coaching—no matter what time of day works best for you. Ask about our:

EVERY CHILD PLAYS PROJECT ™

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Our Environment

Designed to guide children in the right direction—on the field, in the classroom, and in life—our program provides a safe, structured, and team-driven environment where young athletes can grow. Whether training in the evening or engaging in structured sports-based activities after school, students build discipline, confidence, and the skills to compete at every level with character and purpose.

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Evening Sports: Multiple Locations Depending on the Sport

For Afters-School Sports: (800) – 293-0354

Email: FUN@YAUSports.org

School Hours: M-Sat: 10am – 5pm

Learn By Doing

Experiential Learning at its core is based on Student Centered Learning where our Coaches are focused on hands on experience with individualized focus on talent development.

You and your child will have FUN; gearing up to WIN Championships and if we lose, learning that we get back up and keep going.

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Soccer

Baseball

Football

Golf

Kickball

Basketball

Track & Field

EVERY CHILD PLAYS PROJECT ™

Greatness is Not Achieved on the Sidelines

Children must play is our motto not ride the bench. Participation builds character and confidence. Our Staff and Coaches take much care to ensure that every child gets an opportunity to play in the game. We believe that if a Coach can teach it, a child can learn it.

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So Much Fun

Below is a list of evening sports activities that we offer and a brief summary of each one.

Flag and Tackle Football

YAU’s Flag and Tackle Football programs offer year-round action, with most practices held in the evenings starting at 6PM. Whether your child is learning the basics through flag or stepping into competitive tackle play, our program builds strong fundamentals, teamwork, and confidence. We focus on skill development, safety, and game knowledge in a fun, structured environment that supports athletes of all levels.

Basketball Team and Training

YAU offers both basketball training camps and team play to give every athlete a complete experience. Our training camps focus on individual skill development—shooting, dribbling, defense, and footwork—through structured drills and expert coaching. In contrast, our team sessions emphasize game strategy, teamwork, and real-time decision-making. Both run during evening hours, and together they ensure your child grows as a well-rounded, confident player—on and off the court.

Soccer

YAU’s Soccer program blends skill-building with competitive fun through both training sessions and team play. Our soccer training focuses on core development like footwork, passing, shooting, and positioning, while our teams dive into strategy, teamwork, and real game scenarios. Practices are typically held in the evenings, making it easy for families to participate. Whether your child is just starting out or ready to compete, YAU Soccer helps players grow with confidence and excitement every step of the way.

Track & Field

YAU’s Track and Field program gives young athletes the chance to build speed, strength, and endurance across a variety of events. From sprints and distance running to long jump and relays, our evening practices focus on technique, conditioning, and personal growth. Whether your child is new to the sport or aiming to compete at a higher level, our supportive coaches help them set goals, improve performance, and have fun along the way. Track and Field at YAU is all about discovering potential and running with it.

Baseball

YAU’s Baseball program is all about building strong fundamentals while keeping the game fun and exciting for young athletes. Through structured evening practices, players learn essential skills like hitting, fielding, throwing, and base running — all in a team-focused environment. Whether your child is picking up a glove for the first time or looking to sharpen their technique, our coaches emphasize development, sportsmanship, and confidence-building every step of the way.

Golf

YAU’s Golf program introduces young athletes to the fundamentals of the game in a relaxed, supportive setting. We focus on grip, stance, swing technique, and course etiquette—helping kids build confidence, patience, and focus on and off the green. Whether your child is new to golf or looking to refine their skills, our evening sessions provide a fun, low-pressure way to learn the game while developing discipline, coordination, and a lifelong appreciation for the sport.

Cheer

YAU offers both Competitive Cheer and Recreational Cheer teams to give every athlete a place to shine. Our Recreational Cheer program focuses on building confidence, spirit, and basic cheer techniques in a fun, high-energy environment—perfect for beginners or those who just want to cheer, dance, and have fun. For those ready to take it to the next level, our Competition Cheer teams train year-round, focusing on stunts, choreography, tumbling, and synchronized routines. These athletes perform at regional events and showcase their skills with pride. Whether your child wants to cheer on the sidelines or compete under the lights, YAU has a spot for them to thrive.

Sports

Requirements

Each sport has a different set of requirements. For majority of our sports, we supply all equipment with the exception of miscellaneous items for practices. For example, for tackle football, we supply the helmet and shoulder pads. However, parents must purchase mouth pieces, chin straps and practice pants outside of us. All requirements per sport will be provided to parents upon registration.

Our goals

More Than Just Winning

YAU has a long history of winning championships, improving both behavior and academics which are our first priority for we are more than just a winning team. We build up students to go on to become successful men and women.

FAQ's

Below is a list of frequent asked questions that man parents have about their children playing sports with the Prince George’s Bears.

How Much Does it Cost?

Go to our Sign Up page and see our affordable family plan per child. We are built on developing talent not draining the pockets of hard working parents. Our membership structure is designed to be family budget friendly and affordable.

Will My Child Play in Games?

ABSOLUTELY! – It’s just what we do. Ask about our “Every Child Plays Project” in which our cerfiifed coaches are trained to ensure that every child plays in the game and not on the sideline.

What Is My Money Being Used For?

Your money is used to support organizational and operational expenses such as league fees, insurance, facility and venue permits, website maintence, equipment reconditioning and new purchases and a vast array of other expenes that most non-profit companies endure.

Will My Child Get Better?

While we can’t gaurantee that every child will get better becasue each child is different. What we can guarantee that our coaches do their best to ensure that your child gets the best training possible and builds up confience in themselves to go the next level of competition.