The Clinton YMCA tragically lost one of its leaders in 2021 and since that time, they have been operating without someone to lead its youth sports.

Last month, Melinda Akers was hired as the Y's Director of Youth and Adult Activities, taking over the post left after the passing of David Torbert. On the WHOW Morning Show Monday, Executive Director Rennie Cluver says not having someone in that position was putting things they wanted to do as an organization on hold.

Akers is very familiar with the YMCA. She explains she's been involved in fitness classes and leading those classes. Once the opportunity to be the youth and adult activities director came available, she knew she wanted to be a part of it.

For Akers, many of the youth programs will continue to remain the same with some minor changes that have already been announced. She hopes to see more adult sports programs start get started as soon as January next year. 

Volleyball will start early next year and will be co-ed. Akers indicates the details for that program are still being worked on but she encourages those interested to keep tabs on the Y Facebook page for the release of more details. 

Visit clintoncommymca.org for more details on all the programs and opportunities at the Clinton YMCA.