Sylvia Hatchell
University of North Carolina

"Every city in America needs a Potential Youth Foundation. The life lessons that young people learn through education and sport experiences provided by the Potential Youth Foundation are priceless. What a way to give back, by investing in the young people today who will be our future leaders."

Skip Holtz
East Carolina University

"I was honored to be a part of the Coaches 4 Character Series.The Potential Youth Foundation is doing an amazing job teaching youth what is truly important in life. There is a need for more programs like this to provide guidance and skills to youth that may not otherwise have the opportunity to succeed."

Bobby Johnson
Vanderbilt University

"I really enjoyed returning to Greenville to speak for the Potential Youth Foundation Coaches 4 Character Series. I was extremely impressed with the educational programs they have established for the young people of Greenville. My congratulations to the Potential Youth Foundation for a job well-done."

Oliver Purnell
Clemson University

"I was honored to speak on behalf of an organization that is doing so much to help youth. The impact the Potential Youth Foundation Coaches 4 Character Series is making on young people will last a lifetime."

Gary Williams
University of Maryland

"My Greenville trip was a great experience. I was proud to to be a part of the Potential Youth Foundation Coaches 4 Character series and enthusiastically support their program, which helps young people build character and achieve goals."

Steve Spurrier
University of South Carolina

"My hat is off to the Potential Youth Foundation for their efforts to convince youth that education and sports and character, not drugs and gangs and dropouts, are the keys to a successful life. During a time when kids have so many vices thrown at them, there are no substitutes for sound judgement and wise decisions."

Lloyd Carr - University of Michigan

"I enjoyed my trip to Greenville and especially the opportunity to speak to Upstate youth about character development. The Potential Youth Foundation's learning center and unique Coaches 4 Character series emphasize to students and parents alike the positive impact education and sports can have on the lives of young people."

 

Rick Barnes - University of Texas

"I have seen first-hand the quality of work being done by the Potential Youth Foundation. We all realize that through education, you learn the skills necessary to pursue your dreams. The Potential Youth Foundation gives kids a chance to succeed in the classroom and sets them up for success in the future."