Coaches build leaders.

Sports have always shaped character, but without a great coach, the lessons get lost. A trained coach does more than run drills—they teach confidence, discipline, and leadership in a way that sticks for life.

Coaches build leaders.

Sports have always shaped character, but without a great coach, the lessons get lost. A trained coach does more than run drills—they teach confidence, discipline, and leadership in a way that sticks for life.

Coaches build leaders.

Sports have always shaped character, but without a great coach, the lessons get lost. A trained coach does more than run drills—they teach confidence, discipline, and leadership in a way that sticks for life.

Pioneering a movement

For years, people have looked to sports to build character—but without the right coach, those lessons don’t stick. We helped pioneer sports-based youth development (SBYD), proving that coaching is about more than the game. When a coach has the right training and support, they become more than a coach. They become a mentor, a guide, and a force for change. This isn’t just about sports. It’s about giving kids the confidence, discipline, and leadership skills to thrive—on and off the field. And when coaches are trained to lead with impact, entire communities grow stronger.

Pioneering a movement

For years, people have looked to sports to build character—but without the right coach, those lessons don’t stick. We helped pioneer sports-based youth development (SBYD), proving that coaching is about more than the game. When a coach has the right training and support, they become more than a coach. They become a mentor, a guide, and a force for change. This isn’t just about sports. It’s about giving kids the confidence, discipline, and leadership skills to thrive—on and off the field. And when coaches are trained to lead with impact, entire communities grow stronger.

Pioneering a movement

For years, people have looked to sports to build character—but without the right coach, those lessons don’t stick. We helped pioneer sports-based youth development (SBYD), proving that coaching is about more than the game. When a coach has the right training and support, they become more than a coach. They become a mentor, a guide, and a force for change. This isn’t just about sports. It’s about giving kids the confidence, discipline, and leadership skills to thrive—on and off the field. And when coaches are trained to lead with impact, entire communities grow stronger.

For too long, coaching has been a volunteer role - we're changing that,
and here's how.

Coach

We find and train young adults—many from the communities they serve—to become game-changing coaches and we connect them with schools, parks, and programs, giving them tools and support to make a difference.

Training

We train leaders to harness the power of sports to transform lives on and off the field.

Capacity Building

We find and train adults to provide capacity building services to community based organizations running high-quality sports programming in economically disadvantaged communities.

Career Readiness

We create real career paths so coaching isn’t just a side gig—it’s a future with purpose and potential.

Every kid deserves a coach who won’t let them quit.

Every kid deserves a coach who won’t let them quit.

Too many kids are left without someone to push them, believe in them, and show them what’s possible. When a coach steps in, everything changes.

Highlights

Mar 20, 2025

Serving Through Sports

Jan 28, 2025

Up2Us VISTA 2025-26 Call for Partnership

Feb 10, 2025

Applications Open for 2025 LADF Field Champions Program
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Someone saw your potential.
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Coach Across America 2025

Coach Across America 2025

Coach Across America 2025