Where the Valley Comes to Compete
A youth sports and mentorship campus rising in the Mahoning Valley — where every kid gets a place to train, compete, and be mentored.
The Vision Film
Tap play. Turn the sound up.
Concept footage set to music — illustrative of the vision, not existing facilities.
The Mission
One campus.
Every athlete.
The whole Valley.
Sports open the door. Mentorship keeps kids walking through it.
Y‑Plex Ohio is a nonprofit pairing competitive athletics with real coaching, tutoring, and mentorship — so young people in Warren, Niles, and across the Mahoning Valley have somewhere to belong, grow, and compete year‑round. We’re not building a gym. We’re building a place that shows up for kids when it counts.
Why It Matters
The Valley has the talent. It needs the place.
Across the Mahoning Valley, kids who want to train, compete, and be coached run out of options — scattered facilities, aging fields, and programs that stop at the final whistle. Talent is everywhere here. Access isn’t.
Y‑Plex closes that gap: one campus where athletics and mentorship live under the same roof, open to families regardless of what they can pay.
What We’re Building
Three pillars. One roof.
Competitive Sports
Courts, fields, and leagues where Valley kids train and compete year‑round.
- Multi‑sport courts & fields
- Leagues & tournaments
- Skill development
Mentorship & Coaching
Adults who show up — support past the final whistle.
- Academic tutoring
- Life skills & leadership
- One‑on‑one mentoring
Community Events
A gathering place for the whole Valley to rally around.
- Family & community nights
- Regional tournaments
- A hub with a heartbeat
See It In Motion
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Concept footage, created to illustrate the vision — not existing facilities.
The Campus
A home for the next generation of Valley athletes.
We’re working with local partners to bring a purpose‑built sports and mentorship campus to the Mahoning Valley — designed around the athletes and families who’ll use it every day.
Site planning is in the exploratory stage. No land is committed or donated yet — and that’s the point. This campus is being shaped with the community, not handed to it.
Founder & CEOThe Man Behind The Mission
Ford Jr.
This Valley raised me. Now we build the place our kids deserve — where every athlete gets a shot and nobody rides the bench on life.
Hear it in his own words — tap the clip to play Tony’s message on why Y‑Plex has to exist for the Valley’s kids.
Get Involved
The Valley builds this together.
Donate
Every dollar is tax‑deductible and stays in the Valley — funding programs, mentorship, and the campus itself.
Give now →Sponsor
Put your business behind Valley youth. Sponsorship connects your brand to a cause the region is watching.
Become a sponsor →Mentor & Volunteer
Coach, tutor, or mentor. The most valuable thing you can give a kid is your time.
Sign up →Partner
Foundations, schools, and civic partners: let’s build something lasting for the Valley.
Start a conversation →Y‑Plex Ohio Nonprofit is a registered 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 33‑4361618). Contributions are tax‑deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Questions
The short version.
What exactly is Y‑Plex? +
A nonprofit building a youth sports and mentorship campus for the Mahoning Valley — athletics and mentorship in one place, open to every kid regardless of what their family can pay.
Where will the campus be? +
We’re exploring sites in the Valley with local partners. Nothing is committed yet — we’re in planning and design, and we’ll share specifics once they’re real.
Is my donation tax‑deductible? +
Yes. Y‑Plex Ohio is a registered 501(c)(3) (EIN 33‑4361618), so gifts are deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
How can I help right now? +
Give, sponsor, or volunteer as a coach or mentor. Businesses and foundations can partner on the build.
Save the Date
The Founders’ Gala
Friday, October 17, 2026Medici Museum of Art
9350 E. Market St., Warren, OH