Dawn Staley
University of South Carolina May 11, 2010
"I was honored and humbled to take part in the Potential Youth Foundation's Coaches 4 Character Series. The foundation works tirelessly to create partnerships within the Greenville community. The way they positively impact the lives of young people and empower them with the qualities needed to be successful leaders of tomorrow is phenomenal."
Philip Fulmer
University of Tennessee March 4, 2010
"I was honored and thrilled to be a part of the Potential Youth Foundation's Coaches for Character Series. It was so impressive to walk in and see the faces of so many young people from the Upstate South Carolina just hang on to your every word. The Potential Youth Foundation has and will continue to pay great dividends to the young people they serve and to the area as a whole. What an educational opportunity and character encouragement evening it was for all!"
Dabo Swinney
Clemson University December 10, 2009
"It was great to be a part of the Coaches 4 Character Series. I was very impressed by what the Potential Youth Foundation is doing in the lives of so many young people. Many of these young people will be successful because of the core lessons learned through the Potential Youth Foundation."
Bobby Cremins
College of Charleston October 13, 2009
"I really enjoyed my trip to Greenville. The enthusiasm in the community about the Coaches 4 Character Series speaks for itself. It is so important to reach out to young people, and that is exactly what the Potential Youth Foundation does. I highly recommend the program, and it was an honor for me to be a part of it."
Sylvia Hatchell
University of North Carolina May 19, 2009
"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 January 22, 2009
"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 December 11, 2008
"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 September 30, 2008
"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 April 22, 2008
"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 January 31, 2008
"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 December 13, 2007
"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 September 18, 2007
"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."
