Mentor Coaching
Mentor
changing lives
Coaching
Every Los Angeles athlete deserves someone in their corner. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, FSL provides free coaching to youth across LA — funded entirely by sponsors like you.
Simple Process
How It Works
Three steps to change a young athlete's life. It starts with you.
Sponsor Sessions
Choose a sponsorship level — your donation funds free coaching for a Los Angeles student athlete.
We Match
FSL pairs a background-checked volunteer coach with a student athlete based on sport, neighborhood, and goals.
Watch Them Grow
After every session, coaches log progress. You get monthly impact reports showing real results — funded entirely by your generosity.
Choose Your Impact
Sponsorship
Tiers
100% of your donation goes to work. We show you exactly where every dollar lands.
FSL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Coaching sessions are always free for families. Sponsorship donations fund volunteer coach stipends, equipment, and operations — so every young athlete in Los Angeles can train with a real mentor at no cost. Your donation may be tax-deductible.
- One 1-hour session with a top coach
- Goal review & action plan
- Text check-in follow-up
- Session notes & progress logged
Where it goes
- Two 1-hour sessions per month
- Text check-ins between sessions
- Academic accountability tracking
- Monthly progress report to sponsor
Where it goes
- Four 1-hour sessions per month
- Full accountability & goal tracking
- Report card monitoring
- College prep guidance
- Priority text/call access
Where it goes
- Eight 1-hour sessions per month (2x/week)
- Full mentorship & life coaching
- College prep & scholarship guidance
- Family communication & updates
- Priority event access
- Direct coach phone line
Where it goes
The Playbook
What Coaches Do
Our volunteer mentor coaches across Los Angeles aren't just checking boxes. They're building relationships that change trajectories — and they do it because they care.
Set Quarterly Goals
Academic, athletic, and personal milestones mapped out together.
Weekly / Bi-weekly Check-ins
Text, call, or video — consistent contact that builds trust.
Track Grades & Training
Monitoring attendance, academics, and athletic development in real time.
Flag Issues Early
Academic slipping, mood changes, or missed sessions — caught before they spiral.
Monthly Sponsor Reports
Transparent progress updates so sponsors see the impact of every dollar.
Connect to Resources
Linking athletes with camps, scholarships, trainers, and community programs.
Join Us
Join Our
Coaching Team
We're looking for dedicated volunteers across Los Angeles who want to invest in the next generation. Flexible hours, training provided, and the kind of purpose you can't put a price on. Volunteer stipends available through sponsor funding.
Requirements
- Comprehensive background check required (mandatory, no exceptions)
- 2+ years coaching or mentoring experience
- Committed to weekly volunteer availability
- Passion for youth development in Los Angeles
- Must be 21 or older
Benefits
- Volunteer stipend available (funded by sponsors)
- Flexible schedule — you set your availability
- Free training and certification provided by FSL
- Mentor up to 10-20 athletes across Los Angeles
- Make a real, measurable impact in your community
- All coaching is volunteer-based — this is a calling, not a job
Coach Application
Youth Safety
Your Safety,
Our Priority
All coaches undergo comprehensive background screening before being matched with any student athlete. No exceptions.
Background checks are renewed annually. FSL partners with nationally accredited screening providers.
of mentored athletes improved grades
active mentor-athlete pairs
coach satisfaction rating
athlete retention rate
Gear Up Our Athletes
Equipment
Donations
Many families in Los Angeles can't afford the gear their kids need to compete. Your gently used or new equipment gives them a fair shot.
Sports Equipment
Basketball shoes, cleats, gloves, bats, balls, helmets, pads, golf clubs, track spikes
Training Gear
Cones, agility ladders, resistance bands, jump ropes, speed parachutes, water bottles
Apparel & Accessories
Athletic wear, socks, backpacks, duffle bags, uniforms (any sport), warm-up gear
How it helps: Every piece of donated equipment goes directly to an FSL athlete in Los Angeles who needs it. Coaches identify gear gaps during sessions and we match donations to specific kids — so nothing sits in a warehouse.
Drop-offs accepted at our Los Angeles training locations. Email us to arrange a donation or schedule a pickup in the LA area.
Get Involved
Ready to
Play Your
Part?
Join our community of coaches, mentors, and young athletes building brighter futures together.
Every athlete deserves a chance
501(c)(3) nonprofit — all programs free for youth athletes