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Glendale spotlights ‘1 Glendale’ after-school sports program serving fourth- and fifth-graders
Summary
A staff member from the City of Glendale Community Services and Parks Department described the city’s "1 Glendale" after-school youth sports program as a partnership with the Glendale Unified School District that offers structured sports and mentorship to fourth- and fifth-grade students.
A staff member from the City of Glendale Community Services and Parks Department described the city’s "1 Glendale" after-school youth sports program as a partnership with the Glendale Unified School District that offers structured sports and mentorship to fourth- and fifth-grade students.
The program serves students at eight Glendale Unified School District elementary schools. Each participating school selects 30 fourth- and fifth-grade students to take part in one of four seasonal sports: flag football in the fall, volleyball in the winter, and basketball and soccer in the spring. Each season runs for eight weeks and emphasizes skill building, teamwork and character development.
A staff member said the program is coed and is intended to build self-esteem, teach leadership and promote positive classroom behavior. The presentation noted that in the 2024–25 school year the program impacted more than 800 students.
Program organizers listed community partners that support operations and outreach: the Glendale Unified School District; Glendale Community College; Glendale Parks and Open Space Foundation; Glendale Police and Fire Departments; Pacific Park Library; and Verdugo Hills Hospital. The presentation described those partnerships as central to mentoring, facilities access and volunteer support.
Meeting remarks focused on program structure and reach; no formal action or funding decision was recorded in the transcript excerpt provided. The presentation outlined the program’s participant selection (30 students per participating elementary school), seasonal schedule, and partner roles but did not specify current funding sources, budget totals, or staff head counts.
Organizers said the program is intended to provide a safe after-school environment that reinforces classroom learning and gives students opportunities for physical activity and leadership development. No vote, ordinance or formal policy change was recorded in the provided transcript excerpt.
