
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.
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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.
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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.
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​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.

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 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.

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.

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.
OUR
COACHES.

Co-founder and CEO
Abhi Balu

Board of Directors
Steven Lee

Vice President
Adom Appiah

Director of Publicity
Matthew Brathwaite

Director of Personal Development
Jonah Chen

Coach
Loey Allen

Coach
Matthew Cooper
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Coach
Naomi Holtzman

Coach
Gavin Kitch

Coach
Teddy Hur

Coach
Ezra Odio

Coach
Dylan Nguyen

Coach
Will Sun

Coach
Pranav Mukund

Coach
Luke Chapman

Coach
JP Dilweg

Former Coach
Alvaro Fernandez da Ponte

Former Coach
Jocelyn Chin

Former Coach
Drew Rancatore

Former Coach
Hannah Kitakule

Former Coach
Aiden Fox

Former Coach
Simon Attenberger

Former Coach
Chris Tsai

Former Coach
Drew Greene

Co-Founder, Board of Directors
Nate Tewell

President
Hannah Gedion

Director of Finance
Sam Keller

Director of Programming
Andrew Dawson

Coach
Ana Herndon

Coach
Josh Cooper

Coach
Rani Bleznak

Coach
Christian Mahalik

Coach
Dami Awofisayo

Coach
Ben Childress

Coach
Franck Djidjeu

Coach
John Tolsma

Coach
Alvin Chen
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Coach
Maggie Yang

Coach
Ali Fishman

Coach
Aaron Bullock

Former Coach
Manny Mokel

Former Coach
James Gaspar

Former Coach
Kinsie Huggins

Former Coach
Eliza Holt

Former Coach
Anu Aggarwal

Former Coach
Frankie Willard

Former Coach
Jess Chen

Former Coach
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.