Boys on the Right Track

This is what we built … our legacy lives on even though we are gone! Boys from Williamsville Central School District participated in the Veterans Race - Buffalo to honor the men and women who served our country. We are very proud and grateful.

After 11 years of serving our community, it is with a heavy heart that we announce we will be closing our doors. With the recent stepping down of our Executive Director and Founder, Juliet Meade, we are left with very limited capacity and resources.

We want to express our deepest gratitude to our supporters, volunteers, our Board of Directors and the entire community. Together we accomplished so much, and we are immensely proud of the impact we have made over the years. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us.

Have you ever heard…. “If it were easy, everyone would do it.”

Of course it’s hard—that’s the point. Determination, persistence, and grit are necessary ingredients for success.

Businesses, goals, projects may fail, and there will be countless moments when you want to give up. But just like in class, if you don’t show up, you will fail.

So show up. Put in the work.

Don’t fixate on failures—“failure is the classroom.”

Some will criticize you, some will hate you. But remember: “if you live for the cheers, you’ll die by the boos.”

Stay focused, keep pushing, and most importantly—keep showing up !

Do You Know A Coach Whose Impact Can Be Felt Years Later?

Project Play WNY's 2024 Dick Gallagher Lifetime Service Award nomination process is now open!

Nominate a lifetime coach today!


Eligibility for Dick Gallagher Lifetime Service Award

- Non-Scholastic Youth Sport Coach or Youth Sport Organization Leader
- 10 years or more of coaching or leading a WNY Youth Sports Organization.
- Recipients must receive nominations from 3 people
- Must serve in one of the following counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee and Wyoming.

Criteria for Dick Gallagher Lifetime Service Award
A short essay on the nominee with details that addresses the nominee’s adherence to the following principles:
Sportsmanship
Fairness
Honor
Integrity
Honesty
Respect
Determination
Enthusiasm
Sincerity
Caring

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Will you join us in supporting a generation of leaders by helping with our recruitment efforts?
Coaches do NOT need to be a runner and anyone that is willing to be a great mentor for boys (male or female). BOYS NEED THIS PROGRAM!
Now recruiting for Spring and more updates to come. Stay tuned!
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Last year, our Coaches Honor Roll & Dick Gallagher Lifetime Service Award honorees and guests had the opportunity to be recognized for their dedication to youth sports at Highmark Stadium. Do you know a non-scholastic youth sports coach who deserves that opportunity? Nominate them today! Learn more: https://projectplaywny.org/thank-you-coach-event/

Trust us when we say we have a plan , we do and we will update you soon. We are “under construction “ and can’t wait to share the details with you for our Spring season. We wish you all the best as you prepare for the new school year !

Do You Know A Great Youth Sports Coach?


Project Play WNY's 2024 Coaches Honor Roll nomination process is now open!

Nominate a coach today!

Nominate a coach for the Project Play WNY Coaches Honor Roll.

The qualifications for the Project Play WNY Coaches Honor Roll are below. Please take a moment to recognize your organization’s worthy coaches. Project Play WNY will announce the recipient on National Coaches Day, October 6th.

Eligibility for Coaches Honor Roll Nominations

Must currently coach a non-scholastic youth team with kids ages 12 and under.
Serves within the following counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee and Wyoming.
The coach must be at least 21 years old.
Recipients must receive nominations from 2 people.
Criteria for Coaches Honor Roll

Youth Development Focused: The coach's focus is on the overall development of the young athletes. The coach approaches their responsibility as creating a positive, player-focused environment.
Sportsmanship: The coach promotes sportsmanship among their players, parents, and volunteers.
Leadership: The coach demonstrates leadership within their youth sports organization. The coach is humble, willing to sharpen their skills and involved in continuous learning.
Integrity: The coach demonstrates morals and values that align with Project Play WNY and the mission to provide a more inclusive/supportive environment for the youth in the region.

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Do you know a dedicated youth sports coach who deserves recognition? Consider nominating them for the Coaches Honor Roll or Dick Gallagher Lifetime Service Award!

Nominations are open now through Aug. 31. Non-scholastic youth sports coaches working with youth ages 13-and-under are eligible. Visit our website for more info and to submit a nomination. https://projectplaywny.org/thank-you-coach-event/

📣 Attention all community leaders, supporters , previous coaches/ participants/parents/caregivers
and schools! 🏫


Please allow us to apologize for the delay in sending this as many meetings had to take place to develop a plan in place for the organization’s future.

November will be almost 12 years since we started Boys on the Right Track, however our Founder and Executive Director made the difficult decision to step down. This decision has been both saddening and reflective, but sometimes we must recognize that certain endeavors must come to an end while they served well for a specific time.

We are very proud of the contributions we have made, the lives we have touched, and the change fostered.

Stepping down means the organization will pause its programs this fall and resume in the spring with a fresh perspective. We will rebrand, reorganize, and restructure to be more gender-inclusive, as boys-only programs have struggled to secure funding. The mission to teach boys social-emotional skills remains at the core of our work, and we will be searching for new board members and staff to carry this vision forward.

Thank you for your support and understanding. We are forever grateful for the community we've built together.

Million thanks to all the supporters and community that helped us continue to serve boys. Please reach out if you have any further questions.

Juliet L. Meade, M.S.
Founder/Executive Director

After the close of our spring program , Participants showed improvements in managing difficult emotions and making independent choices regarding healthy behaviors.