Programs
Coached by students who compete in them.
Classes are free for elementary and middle school students, and 100% of the donations we receive are donated to nonprofits. No tryouts, no experience required.
Program 01
Basketball
Weekly clinics led by varsity and AAU players. Small groups mean every child gets touches, feedback, and encouragement by name.
Objectives
- Build fundamentals and confidence on the court
- Create a consistent, welcoming weekly routine
- Model sportsmanship through coach behavior
Skills developed
- Confidence
- Teamwork
- Agility
- Communication
Program 02
Soccer
School and club players teach ball control, passing, and positioning through small-group drills and friendly games.
Objectives
- Build comfort with the ball
- Practice teamwork and positioning
- Enjoy playing at every skill level
Skills developed
- Coordination
- Footwork
- Teamwork
- Resilience
Program 03
Volleyball
Student volleyball players introduce passing, serving, and court movement in an encouraging setting where every child gets a chance to play.
Objectives
- Learn safe, consistent technique
- Communicate with teammates
- Build confidence one rally at a time
Skills developed
- Coordination
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Agility
Program 04
Tennis
Competitive student tennis players share grips, footwork, and stroke technique, helping younger players build confidence and enjoy their first rallies.
Objectives
- Develop foundational strokes
- Build control and consistency
- Make practice enjoyable for beginners
Skills developed
- Focus
- Footwork
- Coordination
- Resilience
Program 05
Running
Cross country and track athletes share pacing, breathing, and form, turning running from something kids dread into something they look forward to.
Objectives
- Introduce running as play, not punishment
- Build endurance safely and gradually
- Develop personal goal setting
Skills developed
- Endurance
- Discipline
- Self-pacing
- Focus
Program 06
Tutoring
Beyond sports, our coaches tutor in math, reading and writing, and science, including help with schoolwork. Sessions are one-on-one or in small groups, and free like everything else we do.
Objectives
- Meet students exactly where they are in each subject
- Build study habits that outlast the session
- Make asking for help feel normal
Skills developed
- Confidence
- Study skills
- Problem solving
- Focus
Program 07
Chess
Taught virtually by a nationally ranked player. Chess rewards patience and planning, and gives students a quiet, focused space to compete and improve on their own terms.
Objectives
- Teach planning and consequence-based thinking
- Build focus and comfort with slow problem solving
- Offer a non-athletic way to compete
Skills developed
- Strategy
- Patience
- Pattern recognition
- Focus
Program 08
Debate
An introduction to argument, evidence, and listening from experienced public forum debaters. Students learn to build a case, answer a counterpoint, and speak without fear.
Objectives
- Give every student practice speaking aloud
- Teach respectful disagreement
- Develop research and reasoning habits
Skills developed
- Public speaking
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Composure