The Fort named a National Youth Sports Strategy Champion!
The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pleased to recognize The Fred Wells Tennis and Education Center (FWTEC) as a National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) Champion.
As a NYSS Champion, FWTEC has demonstrated their organization’s commitment to support safe, fun, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and accessible youth sports opportunities. FWTEC is recognized along with other NYSS Champions on health.gov as part of a growing network of organizations partnering with HHS to improve the youth sports landscape in America.
“We know children who obtain regular physical activity gain important physical and mental health benefits, which are more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic,” explains RADM Paul Reed, M.D., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health at HHS. “I’m thrilled to acknowledge the work of the NYSS Champions who are helping to foster a lifelong love of sports and physical activity for our Nation’s youth.”
“We are proud of our efforts to provide accessible and high-quality programming that promotes physical, mental, and social well-being for individuals of all ages, abilities and backgrounds,” Esther Tsai, Executive Director of The Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center, said. “Our community embodies the principles of the National Youth Sports Strategy, and we are honored to receive this distinction.”
The NYSS is a federal roadmap with actionable strategies for youth, adults who interact with youth, organizations, communities, and public policy makers to increase participation in youth sports and improve the youth sports experience. The NYSS vision is that one day all youth will have the opportunity, motivation, and access to play sports — regardless of their race, ethnicity, sex, ability, or ZIP code. NYSS Champions are recognized for working towards achieving this vision.
About The Fred Wells Tennis and Education Center (FWTEC)
FWTEC is a nonprofit public tennis facility that brings people together of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to embrace the lifelong game of tennis and leverage the sport to build opportunity, confidence and success with the youth we serve.
NYSS Champion is a service mark of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Used with permission. Participation by The Fred Wells Tennis and Education Center does not imply endorsement by HHS/ODPHP.
About the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
ODPHP plays a vital role in keeping the Nation healthy through Healthy People 2030, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, and other programs, services, and education activities. ODPHP is part of the
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. To learn more about ODPHP visit health.gov or follow @HealthGov on Twitter.