Empowering Mentors. Strengthening Communities.
Community coaches lead more than the game. They mentor, model, and create change in the communities they serve. Our initiative equips coaches to strengthen young people, families, and the communities they serve.
What the Program Provides
Mentorship Training
Learn how to build trust, navigate hard conversations, and create relationships with young people that last beyond the season.
Leadership Development
Develop practical skills to set expectations, model accountability, and build cultures where young people feel safe enough to grow.
Experienced Mentors
Access seasoned leaders who understand the real challenges of this work because the best mentors have mentors too.
A Community of Leaders
Join a network of coaches committed to showing up for their communities, not just their teams.
Who is this for?
- Coaches and athletic leaders
- Educators and youth development professionals
- Mental health practitioners
- Nonprofit and community organizers
- Anyone interested in using mentoring as a force for good
Ways To Get Involved
There are a couple ways to get involved. Take a look below, register for what works, and reach out if you have any questions.
- Kick Off Events – Join us for a Nothing Heals Like Sport conversation on the importance of belonging and the role coaches play as mentors to young people in the community. Partners, funders, athletes, and anyone invested in the wellbeing of young people.
- Coach Cohorts – Join a small group of 30 coaches over three sessions.
- Washington, DC – REGISTER
- Session Dates: Tuesdays (10/27, 11/3, 11/10)
- Location/Time: TBD
- Atlanta, GA – REGISTER
- Session Dates: Thursdays (10/29, 11/5, 11/12)
- Location/Time: TBD
- Washington, DC – REGISTER
Let’s connect!
If you are a community organization, sports league, school, or local leader who understands the power of mentorship through sport, we want to hear from you.
Together, we can train and support a new generation of mentors who show up for young people where it matters most. Email Chris Reed, Director of National Partnerships, creed@chjs.org