Vision 2036
Where We Are Going
Vision 2036 is our long-term strategic direction. A ten-year commitment to building a global ecosystem where sport drives opportunity, leadership and lasting impact.
The Vision
Our Ten-Year Vision
By 2036, NYSA will be a thriving global ecosystem where sport drives innovation, opportunity and impact, empowering athletes, communities and organisations to shape a better world.
We are building towards this vision through three interconnected aspirations: thought leadership, community, and programme and activity delivery. Together, these form the foundation of everything we do.
Strategic Priorities
Five Strategic Priorities
NYSA's ten-year strategy is guided by five priorities. These are not distant ambitions. They are the areas we are already actively building, and where we are making progress today.
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Building a Globally Coherent, Locally Rooted Culture
We are growing a values-led ecosystem where people thrive and young people are safe, across every hub, project and partnership.
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Growing a Global Network of Centres of Excellence
We are developing regional hubs that deliver athlete services, education, social impact and research in ways that are locally relevant and globally connected, working towards a network of 5 to 10.
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Delivering Youth and Athlete Development at Scale
We are already delivering safe, inclusive, wellbeing-centred programmes that create real and lasting change for young people and athletes, and scaling their reach.
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Becoming a Global Learning, Research and Innovation Organisation
We are deepening our role as a thought leader through evidence, publications, innovation labs and policy engagement, with active EU research projects already underway.
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Building a Sustainable, Agile and Collaborative Organisation
We are strengthening our leadership, diversifying our funding and developing agile ways of working that scale without compromising quality or culture.
Strategic Vision
NYSA envisions a future where integrated excellence in athlete development, research, education and social entrepreneurship inspires transformative change, establishing NYSA as a global leader in sport innovation and social impact.
Our mission is rooted in co-creation. Young people, practitioners, researchers and communities work together to build environments and solutions for a future where all young people can thrive and lead, powered by sport.
Future Direction
The Next Ten Years
The next decade will be defined by deepened global presence, values-driven partnerships, community-led localisation, a strong culture, and evidence-based decision-making.
By 2036, NYSA will have:
A global network of 5–10 Centres of Excellence across Europe, Africa and Asia
A globally recognised dual-career pathway model embedded in universities, clubs and national sport systems
50,000 young people engaged through social impact programmes
20+ research publications and an active global research agenda
A fully operational NYSA Academy with 30+ modules and 5,000 practitioners trained
Be Part of What We Are Building
Whether you are a partner, practitioner, researcher or young person, there is a role for you in the NYSA ecosystem.