ABOUT
COACH2INSPIRE

Since 2019, Coach2Inspire has worked in and with Durham County to provide exceptional programs for youth development.

OUR

MISSION.

Our mission is to inspire youth to reach their full potential as players both on and off the court through individualized coaching and mentorship that cultivates a mindset of leadership, teamwork, and ambition.

Our everyday programming is structured around healthy living, teamwork, growth, and connection/community. We realize the opportunity in every practice for coaches and youth to learn from each other.

Our coaches are students who strive to form meaningful relationships within the Durham community through coaching and mentorship. We are a diverse group of leaders with an exceptional willingness to connect, learn, and grow with our teams. Our coaches are encouraged to reflect, seek feedback, and engage with parents to create the best possible program experience.

We are immensely grateful for our partnerships in the Durham community that have supported us in empowering young athletes and setting a new standard for volunteer, college-aged coaches.

OUR

VALUES.

LEADERSHIP

Coach2Inspire builds a tangible connection between college students and their local community through coaching and youth mentorship. In this process, we aim to instill our players with leadership skills. Our coaches will foster these skills by training players to provide direction and motivate others to achieve their goals, both vocally and through example.

DISCIPLINE

Discipline is crucial to improving the mental, physical, and social development of each individual. While we strive to improve basketball skill, we prioritize maximizing the potential of each child we interact with. In practice, this means stressing perseverance, celebrating individual differences, and pushing players beyond their comfort zones. Discipline also means that coaches hold themselves and teammates to these same standards.

HEALTHY LIVING

We prioritize the physical and mental wellness of each player. A healthy lifestyle is built on the habits formed in our youth. By providing support for healthy living through nutrition and sports, we hope to promote healthy habits and an attitude of discipline that will stick with players throughout their lives.

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COACHES.

Sue Zhang

PARTNERS.

We thank our generous partners for their financial and strategic support! Click on the following icons to learn more about their work and how you can get involved.

Coach2Inspire is not endorsed by Duke University. Duke University and their affiliated departments are not responsible for Coach2Inspire in any way.

ABOUT COACH2INSPIRE

OUR

MISSION.

OUR

VALUES.

OUR COACHES.

Abhi Balu

Steven Lee

Alvin Chen

Naomi Holtzman

Sam Keller

Hannah Gedion

Matthew Brathwaite

Christian Mahalik

Ben Childress

John Tolsma

Luke Chapman

JP Dilweg

Andre Nguyen

Anisha Sharma

Andrew Plumpton

Lily Oliver

Matthew Cooper

Loey Allen

Teddy Hur

Alvaro Fernandez da Ponte

Manny Mokel

James Gaspar

Kinsie Huggins

Hannah Kitakule

Aiden Fox

Simon Attenberger

Chris Tsai

Drew Greene

Nate Tewell

Jocelyn Chin

Jonah Chen

Will Sun

Rijul Rajesh

Adom Appiah

Andrew Dawson

Dami Awofisayo

Dylan Nguyen

Pranav Mukund

Ali Fishman

Aaron Bullock

Jerry Barajas

Bahar Djour

Zach Mittelstadt

Christopher Tarro

Rani Bleznak

Franck Djidjeu

Ana Herndon

Gavin Kitch

Josh Cooper

Drew Rancatore

Ezra Odio

Eliza Holt

Anu Aggarwal

Frankie Willard

Jess Chen

Sue Zhang

PARTNERS.

ABOUT
COACH2INSPIRE

OUR
COACHES.