EMPOWERING
INDIGENOUS
YOUTH
THROUGH
ATHLETICS
Our mission is to inspire, educate, and uplift Indigenous youth by providing opportunities that strengthen their cultural identity, enhance their well-being, and help them achieve success in all areas of life.
OUR STORY
The goal at NYF is to empower Indigenous youth by providing positive athletic and educational experiences that enhance their chances for success.
We fulfill that mission through sports seminars and other forms of counseling and guidance from professional and Indigenous athletes and speakers, all free of charge. We challenge the status quo and use exercise and education as ways to improve and work toward healthy and positive choices.
OUR STORY
The goal at NYF is to empower Indigenous youth by providing positive athletic and educational experiences that enhance their chances for success.
We fulfill that mission through sports seminars and other forms of counseling and guidance from professional and Indigenous athletes and speakers, all free of charge. We challenge the status quo and use exercise and education as ways to improve and work toward healthy and positive choices.
MEET THE TEAM
Johnny Hughes | Founder
“With 24 years of experience in boxing and MMA, I have dedicated my career to training and mentoring athletes at both entry and professional levels. As the founder and owner of North County MMA and Ultimate Fitness, I provide specialized coaching in multiple disciplines, working with elite fighters while also developing the next generation of talent. My ultimate goal is to create opportunities for our community and its youth, ensuring they have access to the training, mentorship, and support necessary to reach their full potential physically, emotionally, and spiritually.”
MEET THE TEAM
Johnny Hughes | Founder
“With 24 years of experience in boxing and MMA, I have dedicated my career to training and mentoring athletes at both entry and professional levels. As the founder and owner of North County MMA and Ultimate Fitness, I provide specialized coaching in multiple disciplines, working with elite fighters while also developing the next generation of talent. My ultimate goal is to create opportunities for our community and its youth, ensuring they have access to the training, mentorship, and support necessary to reach their full potential physically, emotionally, and spiritually.”
Join Us for Our
Upcoming Events
NYF is committed to expanding our programs and events to reach more Native youth across the country. Through our events, we aim to create a greater sense of community, empowerment, and cultural pride by providing inclusive spaces for young Indigenous leaders to grow, learn, and compete.
We encourage you to review and share our upcoming events, and we look forward to seeing you and others at an event soon.
Join Us for Our
Upcoming Events
NYF is committed to expanding our programs and events to reach more Native youth across the country. Through our events, we aim to create a greater sense of community, empowerment, and cultural pride by providing inclusive spaces for young Indigenous leaders to grow, learn, and compete.
We encourage you to review and share our upcoming events, and we look forward to seeing you and others at an event soon.