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Derek is the Franchise Owner of Jump Start Sports Tri-County (Youngstown) and Western PA area. A lifelong resident of the Youngstown area, Derek has always had a passion for sports. He always knew that he was called to be a coach and teacher. His passion for youth sports and the desire to be a positive role model for kids and to enrich their lives led him to this point in life.

Derek played numerous sports in his high school, then chose to focus on soccer in college before an injury ended his career. Since he was 20 years old, Derek has coached many sports at the Rec Level and High School Level.

Currently he is the Head Girls Soccer Coach at Boardman High School in Boardman, OH. Derek’s vast experience – working in Parks and Recreation for the last 2.5 years and working as a Coach and Area Manager with Jump Start Sports – ensures that Jump Start Sports Tri-County/Western Pa will continue the legacy of delivering best in class youth sports camps and programs to every community it serves .

Outside of sports and recreation, Derek enjoys spending time with his two amazing kids! He has a daughter who will be a second grader and a son who will be in preschool. Both kids take after their Dad when it comes to sports and it’s a joy to watch them interact with so many kids who share the same excitement.

Our Mission

Jump Start Sports provides children of all skill levels with a highly positive and encouraging sports experience that, over time, impacts their physical, psychological, emotional, and social development. We enable and encourage children to have that experience in a wide variety of sports.

Sports for All

  • Designed for athletes of all ages and skill levels
  • Are inclusive
  • Safe, well-organized, age-appropriate settings

All Sports for Every Child

  • Provide children with an opportunity to explore a wide variety of sports
  • Encourage children to find their passion by introducing them to a wide variety of sports
  • Fun and encouraging environments

Positivity

  • FUNdamentals with focus on positive reinforcement
  • Foster learning, development & relationships
  • Introduce children to the love of sports in their early years

We have been able to inspire thousands of children of all skill levels to further their love for sports and to benefit and grow from their participation.

Our Impact

I am delighted to share my experience with Jump Start Sports.  As a parent, I was thoroughly impressed with the program's organization, professionalism, and commitment to providing a safe and fun environment for my daughter’s first soccer experience. She had so much fun that she keeps asking when she can go back and spends a ton of time in our backyard practicing what she learned.

Tina S

Parent

The coaches were knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging, which created a positive learning environment for all the children. The program offered a wide range of activities that were both challenging and engaging, keeping the kids active and excited throughout the day. Each activity built on the others and both our kids became more confident in their abilities right before our eyes as the week went on. Our family are now Jump Start Sports fanatics.

Sallie & Mike Z

Parents

What stood out to me the most was the emphasis on sportsmanship and teamwork, along with the coaches passion for teaching sports. They clearly stressed the value of respect, communication, and working together to achieve common goals. I was thrilled to see children of all skill levels playing together in a safe, fun, and educational atmosphere. Thank you for creating such a fantastic program that positively impacts our community's youth!

Tim L

Parent

We had an awesome experience with Jump Start Sports. We signed our three year old up for Soccer and Miss Jen was amazing with him and the other kids. He had a blast and looked forward to it every week. The price was very reasonable and we plan on enrolling him in more activities offered by Jump Start.
 
 

Devon R.

Parent

Both my boys (age 5 and 7) loved the Jump Start Sports Basketball program! The coaches were fun and helpful to all the kids! We are signed up for a few of the summer camps and looking forward to starting them next week!

Rochelle

Parent

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