In 1951, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Coach, Bob Blackwell created a football team of thirteen young boys from North Atlanta. This small football squad, called the Red Devils, would evolve into one of the largest, intra-park football programs in the entire country. Today, Northside Youth Organization’s football program boasts nearly 900 players from Kindergarten through 7th grade. Thousands of boys through the years have played at NYO and learned both football and life lessons. Many of our NYO Football alumni recall some of their fondest memories as youngsters occurring on the fields at Chastain Park.

Pee Wee: 3rd Grade

Littles: 4th Grade

Littles: 5th Grade

BIGS: 6th Grade

Raiders Football: 7th Grade

In conjunction with NYO’s mission, our football program emphasizes character development, sportsmanship, healthy competition, and positive coaching. Most importantly, NYO football is FUN!!!

For more information, visit the NYO Football website at https://nyosports.com.

The softball program has been an integral part of Northside Youth Organization for over 40 years. What began as a slow pitch program in the early 1970’s, NYO Fastpitch was launched in 1992. Today, the NYO Fastpitch program boasts over 500 players ranging from ages 5 to 18. Centrally located in the heart of Chastain Park, our program has five dedicated fastpitch fields, turf batting cages with pitching machines, and six pavilions for family fun and team camaraderie. Our goal is to provide the best opportunity for players at all levels to enjoy the game of fastpitch softball through non-stop encouragement, instructive guidance, and positive role models.

Kit Kat: Ages 5 & 6

Rookie: Ages 7 & 8

Minors: Ages 9 & 10

Majors: Ages 11-13

In conjunction with NYO’s mission, our fastpitch softball program emphasizes character development, sportsmanship, healthy competition, and positive coaching.

For more information, visit the NYO Fast Pitch Softball website at www.nyosports.com