COACHES
How do I become a Coaching Corps coach?
It’s easy! Click here to learn about the requirements and fill out an application.
How often will I coach?
We ask for a 10 week commitment and just 2-4 hours a week. You can also coach for just a few hours your first season to learn the ropes and fully commit in your second season!
Who will I coach?
You will coach girls and boys who live in underserved communities.
What sports can I coach?
The sport you coach depends on the after-school program you are placed in. Our coaches coach a wide array of sports including basketball, soccer, volleyball and yes, even Dragon Boat Racing!
What if I’ve never coached before?
Don’t worry! We’ll train you!
How will I be supported?
There is a dynamic 4-hour training at the beginning of each season. Additionally, there are webinars, curriculum and Coaching Corps coordinators in your region to ensure your coaching experience is a great one.
Will I get paid?
Coaching Corps coaches are volunteers from colleges, universities and the community. Be sure to check if your university allows students to receive class credit for service/volunteering. Additionally volunteering with Coaching Corps is a great way to build your resume and network with successful and prominent members from the business community.
PROGRAMS
How do I get a Coaching Corps coach at my program?
Click here to learn what steps you need to take to bring a coach to your afterschool program.
What skills will a Coaching Corps coach bring to my afterschool program?
Coaching Corps coaches are field and court ready volunteers who will come to your program with training in youth development, behavior management, practice creation and positive team culture. They will also be provided with webinars, curricula and other additional resources.
Where do you operate?
Coaching Corps operates throughout the state of California in San Francisco, Oakland, San Diego, The Peninsula and Los Angeles. If you are outside of California and want to learn about bringing Coaching Corps to your community, click here.
MEDIA
Do you have any special initiatives?
Yes! Despite the groundbreaking Title IX legislation, girls of color and those in low-income communities are the most likely to be standing on the sidelines. That’s why Coaching Corps places a special emphasis on recruiting female coaches to act as role models and on helping after-school programs develop girls-specific sports programs, especially in underserved neighborhoods where they are needed most. Click here to learn more.
What issues are you working on right now?
Click here to learn about our current initiatives and advocacy efforts.
How do you know your approach works?
Over half of high-risk youth participating in a structured after-school sports program with trained Coaching Corps coaches improved their physical fitness levels by at least 10 percent in just one year.
Where can I find statistics about disparity in access to sports for low-income youth?
Click here to access our latest reports and fact sheets.
How can I contact your communications department?
For media inquiries, contact Sheilagh Polk, director of communications, at sheilaghp-at-teamupforyouth.org or (510) 496-5101.
SUPPORTERS
How can I donate?
You can make a contribution online by clicking here. There, you can also find additional ways to support our programs.
Do you serve kids directly?
Coaching Corps finds, trains and places volunteers, usually college students, to serve as coaches for kids in low-income communities. And we assist after-school programs through trainings, consulting, technical assistance and placing a free, trained workforce in their program. Our volunteers have fun while making a difference, and the kids develop relationships with motivated role models while learning life skills that will help them achieve their full potential. Since 2002, we created or improved afterschool sports programs for more than 100,000 kids in our most underserved communities.
How do I know my gift will make a difference?
While opportunities to participate in sports are readily available in middle and higher income communities, youth living in our poorer communities are being left on the sidelines. A vast body of research demonstrates that children who participate in organized sports learn much more than athletic skills. They improve their chances of success in school and in life, enhance their overall health, and learn such things as self-discipline, resolve, cooperation, and courage from trained, qualified coaches.
Can I work with you?
Visit our Careers page for ideas for how to work with us a list of our current job openings.
