At Success4Kids, youth are encouraged to excel in 3 areas – Skill, Attitude and Academic Achievement. 
In our Skills for Life portion of the after-school program, the role of coaches extends beyond the handball courts.  All coaches are exposed to mentor training, and receive formal orientation to the “40 Developmental Assets” of the Search Institute.

Coaches follow a formal character-building curriculum, which includes information and activities about: 

   • Common courtesies, such as behavior at the
     dinner table
   • Good personal hygiene
   • Good health habits, such as avoiding smoking
     and drinking
   • Avoiding the use of street drugs
   • Respect for others
   • Community service

All youth (and adult volunteers) commit themselves to a set of standards. They are encouraged to memorize and practice these standards:

      • We greet each other everyday with a smile
         and a handshake to strengthen the          relationship between us.

      • We honor and respect each other so
         we address one another with the proper
         language and speech.

      • We value the space of ourselves and
         others and are careful not to intrude or
         injure each other.

      • We are mindful of what is true and strive
         to be honest in word and deed.

      • We treasure our rich heritage and hold
         the culture of all people in high regard.

      • We strive to reflect our beauty both
         inwardly in our understanding and
         outwardly in our appearance