Write on Sports, Inc.
Byron Yake has a rich work history in the sports industry, starting with their role as the Founder and Executive Director of Write on Sports, Inc. since 2005. In this position, they have pioneered programs that teach and inspire at-risk middle school students to write about their passion for sports. Byron'sprograms include summer camps, after-school programs, and one-day events where athletes and journalists engage with the students, helping them develop self-confidence and critical thinking skills.
Before their work with Write on Sports, Inc., Yake had a long career with the Associated Press starting in 1980. During their time there, they served in various roles, including Sports Editor and Assistant to the President. Byron also held the position of Director of Human Resources until 2005.
Byron Yake has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Goshen College. Additionally, they attended Scottdale High School in Scottdale, PA. Furthermore, they were named a 2015 Purpose Prize Fellow, though no further information is provided about the institution or the month and year of the certification.
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Write on Sports, Inc.
Write on Sports (WoS) is a tuition-free literacy and writing program created to inspire students from underserved communities and homes to improve their writing skills, critical thinking and self-confidence through a topic they are passionate about: sports. The New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization celebrated its 16th Anniversary in 2021 and has served more than 2,000 kids with summer camps, workshops and after school programs throughout the Garden State, including in Newark and The Oranges, and through affiliate programs in Indiana, Rhode Island and, Colorado. WoS, founded in 2005 by former Associated Press sportswriter and national sports editor Byron Yake, uses a proprietary curriculum focused on the fundamentals of writing, public speaking, video production and interactive media. WoS strives to be a community leader and works closely with respected educational institutions, including: Montclair State University, Monmouth University and St. Benedict’s Prep in New Jersey; Goshen College in Indiana; and Bryant University and Providence College in Rhode Island, as well as world-class public sports and entertainment venues such as The Yogi Berra Museum and The Prudential Center.
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