Data is exceptionally important to our ability to realize this vision. Quantitatively, we track student achievement metrics such as academic performance, academic progress, behavior, attendance, and homework completed. We also regularly conduct surveys of student-athletes, corps members, and school administrators to evaluate program effectiveness. Finally, we conduct quarterly case studies on select corps members by interviewing student-athletes, parents, teachers, and administrators.

Our corps of athletic coaches will change the lives of thousands of student-athletes across the nation. Each student-athlete will gain a strong appreciation for education, an unfailing work ethic, a dedicated mentor, and the academic skills necessary to be effective students. In addition, this experience will inform and guide our corps members throughout their personal and professional lives. National Coaching Fellows will provide educators an opportunity to finally close the achievement gap and eliminate the inequalities inherent to our educational system.