Coach for College

Coach for College is a non-profit organization based in Blacksburg, Virginia. The organization employs 23 people and generates $2.5 million in annual revenue. Coach for College partners with student-athletes from American universities and Vietnamese college students to deliver educational and extracurricular programs to middle school youth in disadvantaged areas of Vietnam. These programs encompass academic subjects like biology, physics, math, and English, as well as sports such as basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. Life skills lessons focus on topics like the importance of education, goal setting, perseverance, teamwork, and leadership. Coach for College's unique approach involves placing American and Vietnamese university students in challenging situations outside their comfort zones, requiring them to adapt, collaborate, and effectively teach the children. Visit Coach for College's website at coachforcollege.org.