Coaching Corps
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The value of sports participation for children is undeniable. Playing sports can improve grades and physical fitness, enhance self-regulation and awareness, and strengthen relationships with peers and adults—many of the habits that help young people combat the long-term impact of adverse childhood experiences associated with structural racism and poverty. But in the U.S., youth sports are the least accessible to the kids who need them most: In 2018, children from low-income families were half as likely to participate in regular sports than their more affluent peers—a disparity that disproportionately affects children of color.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Coaching Corps Programs
While pay-to-play costs continue to rise, we believe that all children—regardless of ZIP code—should be able to play sports under a trained, caring coach. To do this, we developed a nationally recognized framework that enables volunteers and afterschool programs to coach kids from underserved neighborhoods through a lens of equity and empathy, free to families and afterschool programs .In line with Coaching Corps’ mission, our 3-step approach is simple:
1: RECRUIT
We recruit local community members to become volunteer sports coaches in afterschool programs.
2: TRAIN
We train volunteers and afterschool programs to coach and mentor youth to cultivate an environment where kids experience trust, belonging, autonomy, and growth
3: SUPPORT
We know coaching is hard, so we offer coaches season-long support through the Coaches Corner, where they can interact with and learn from coaches across the country
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
While pay-to-play costs continue to rise, we believe that all children—regardless of ZIP code—should be able to play sports under a trained, caring coach.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
To do this, we developed a nationally recognized framework that enables volunteers and afterschool programs to coach kids from underserved neighborhoods through a lens of equity and empathy, free to families and afterschool programs. In line with Coaching Corps’ mission, our 3-step approach is simple:
1: RECRUIT
We recruit local community members to become volunteer sports coaches in afterschool programs.
2: TRAIN
We train volunteers and afterschool programs to coach and mentor youth to cultivate an environment where kids experience trust, belonging, autonomy, and growth
3: SUPPORT
We know coaching is hard, so we offer coaches season-long support through the Coaches Corner, where they can interact with and learn from coaches across the country
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Coaching Corps
Board of directorsas of 11/20/2020
Walter Haas
Levi Strauss & Co
Joan Ryan
San Francisco Giants
Steven Bell
Northern Trust Bank
Walter J. Haas
Levi Strauss & Co
John P. Levin
Folger Levin LLP
Kevin Skelly
Palo Alto USD
Dave Stewart
Sports Mgmt Partners
Deborah Stipek
Stanford University
Mitch Cohen
No Affiliation
Bret Comolli
Asurion
Ted Griggs
Comcast SportsNet Bay Area
Brian Grey
Remind
Cathy Cha
Evelyn and Walter Hass Jr. Fund
Bradley Geier
Merlone Geier Partners
Charlotte Haas Prime
Various Affiliations
Jamie Halper
Owl Rock Opportunities Fund
Doug Raetz
True Capital
Mindy Rogers
Various Affiliations
Todd Walthall
Blue Shield of California
David Wong
DHW Capital, LLC
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes