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Youth Sports - Davis Family YMCA

At the Davis Family YMCA, we believe learning the basics of sports should be as exciting as the game. That’s why we’ve created the FUNdamental Clinics, Flag football, Lacross, Soccer and Basketball – a high-energy clinic series where kids build skills, make friends, and have an absolute ball! Whether your child is brand-new to the sport or looking to sharpen their game, there is a FUNdamental Clinic for them. Our mission is simple: develop skills, boost confidence, and bring FUN back into FUNdamentals. 

Kids will take part in instructional drills, small group play, and even full-field play, all guiding by instructors who focus on teaching individual skills and basic strategies. Let’s play, learn and grow together at the YMCA.

Lego Club (Co-Ed)

Instruction: Will be offered monthly starting December 2026 through May 2027
Location: REC Center

Day of the Week:  Monday
Times and Age Groups:
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Ages 4-5
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Ages 6-7
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Ages 8-10
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Ages 11-13
Where: Davis Family YMCA
Cost: Members FREE/Non-Members $25
TANF: TANF is welcomed for this program.
Contact: Adele Taylor, Senior Youth Development Director, ataylor@youngstownymca.org or at 330-480-5657
Participants are limited to one parent or guardian escort during class. Parents and guardians are welcome to observe but are asked to allow the instructor to lead the program without interruption.

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Youth Conditioning

Instruction: Starts September 2026
Location:
Turf (weather permitting)
Court 1 (indoor backup location)

Day of the Week: Tuesday
Times and Age Groups:
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | 6-8
7:00 PM – 7:45 PM | 9-13
Where: Davis Family YMCA
Cost : Members $25/Non-Members $50
Contact : Adele Taylor, Senior Youth Development Director, ataylor@youngstownymca.org or at 330-480-5657

Youth Conditioning is a program designed to help children and teens build strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination, and confidence through age-appropriate physical activities. Participants learn proper movement techniques, develop healthy exercise habits, and improve overall fitness in a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment.
Activities may include strength training, agility drills, cardio exercises, balance work, and team-based challenges that promote teamwork, discipline, and lifelong wellness. The program focuses on helping youth feel successful while developing skills they can use both in sports and everyday life.
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Basketball Fundamentals Clinic (Co-Ed)

Instruction: Starts September 2026
Location: Basketball Courts – Court 1 (boys) and Court 2 (girls)

Day of the Week: Wednesday
Times and Age Groups:
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | 6-8
7:00 PM – 7:45 PM | 9-13
Where: Davis Family YMCA
Cost: Members $25/Non-Members $50
Contact: Adele Taylor, Senior Youth Development Director, ataylor@youngstownymca.org or at 330-480-5657

We recommend athletes who would like to participate bring tennis shoes, water, and a mouthpiece. We ask that players arrive promptly to check in on any day they participate in the class. Athletes are limited to one parent/guardian escort during the time of game play. If a parent/guardian would like to view the training session, they are welcome to do so, but please allow the instructor to lead the session.
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Cheer and Tumble

Instruction: Starts September 2026
Location:
Turf (weather permitting)
MPR (indoor backup location)

Day of the Week: Thursday
Times and Age Groups:
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | 6-8
7:00 PM – 7:45 PM | 9-13
Where: Davis Family YMCA
Cost : Members $25/Non-Members $50
Contact : Adele Taylor, Senior Youth Development Director, ataylor@youngstownymca.org or at 330-480-5656 ext. 218

Activities may include cheer motions, jumps, tumbling fundamentals, strength exercises, flexibility training, balance work, and team-based activities that promote teamwork, discipline, and confidence. The program focuses on helping youth feel successful while developing skills they can use in cheer, sports, and everyday life.
We recommend athletes who participate bring tennis shoes and water. We ask that participants arrive promptly to check in on any day they attend the class. Athletes are limited to one parent/guardian escort during the time of activities. If a parent/guardian would like to view the training session, they are welcome to do so, but please allow the instructor to lead the session.
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The Youth Development Roadmap

Our approach to youth sports is guided by the Youth Development Roadmap which outlines critical milestones that impact a child’s development. Youth Development is defined as the social-emotional, cognitive and physical process that all youth uniquely experience from birth to career.

Financial Assistance

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is a grant program funded by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. To see if you and your family qualify apply here.