About National Youth Sports
Who We Are
National Youth Sports (NYS) is dedicated to creating fun, inclusive, and character‑building athletic opportunities for youth in communities across the country. We believe that sports can be a powerful vehicle for growth—not just physically, but emotionally, socially, and morally.
With regional leagues in states including Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas, NYS offers a local presence with a national vision. NYS Online – Where Kids Have a Ball! We provide multiple sports options for participants of all ages, with an emphasis on sportsmanship, fair play, and personal development.
Our Mission and Goal
Our goal is to offer amateur sports programs through a volunteer base for all people to have the physical, mental, and moral development of amateur athletics, to promote good sportsmanship and good citizenship, and to serve the youth, the family and the community through participation in youth sports.
The mission of all of our programs is to strengthen the individual, the family, and the community through participation in youth sports. Each program is centered around sportsmanship and emphasizes fun and the importance of fair play.
In The Beginning
National Youth Sports (NYS) started as a small Arizona company over 20 years ago. Its mission, “To serve the youth, the family and the community through participation in youth sports.” Founder, Steve Pipoly, organized NYS’s first recreational youth sports league in Peoria, Arizona which consisted of just over 300 T-ball and Basketball participants in January of 1993. NYS was known back then as Arizona Youth Sports.
The league grew quickly and within five years was serving over 5000 kids per season and had expanded to both the Phoenix and Tucson Metropolitan areas. In 1998, it began its first expansion league outside the state of Arizona to Las Vegas, Nevada and shortly thereafter changed its name to National Youth Sports. NYS continued to expand over the years and is now operating leagues in seven states, and is continuing to grow. NYS currently serves approximately 45,000 youth each year.
Our Values
- Sportsmanship & Respect
Respect for opponents, teammates, coaches, and officials is at the heart of everything we do. -
Inclusivity
Everyone—regardless of skill, background, or ability—deserves a chance to participate and improve. -
Community & Family
We believe sports can bring families together, strengthen bonds, and enrich neighborhoods. -
Sustainability & Growth
We strive to grow responsibly—expanding to new regions while maintaining high standards of safety, fairness, and organization.
Franchise
NYS is looking to expand and offer youth sports to more communities across the nation. Interested applicants can visit our franchise page for more information.
Join Us
Looking to get your child involved? Visit our Join a League page to find a location near you and register.
Have questions or want to partner with us? Feel free to contact our team — we’d love to hear from you.
Thank you for your interest in National Youth Sports. We’re excited to help your child grow through the joy of sport.