US coach
For student-athletes from American universities taking part for the first time
Applications for Summer 2023 have closed at some universities, but are still being accepted at other schools, at present: UNC, Harvard, Davidson, Louisville, Boston College and Rhode Island as well as fully self-funding participants from other universities. We are currently putting together the summer teams, so if you still intend to apply, please send a quick note to program staff now, so we can take you into account as we make our plans.
CFC program staff are available most days and evenings to connect with you on a quick Zoom call, to give a quick program overview or answer any of your questions. Email Seth Napier to choose a time that works for you.
We were able to carry out in-person camps last summer quite successfully. We are excited to be back again for Summer 2023, running a full slate of camps on site in Vietnam.
You will be as much a teacher and a mentor, but we call you "coach" for simplicity. Each coach, along with their Vietnamese and American teammates, co-teaches one sport and one subject to all the children, and mentors one team of children closely in life skills.
Genuine friendships and working closely together to best inspire the youth each day are at the center of what Coach for College has always been all about and we look forward to welcoming you to the CFC family next summer.
Passports must be valid 6 months past the date of return from Vietnam. Renewing a passport takes time, so we encourage you to start the renewal process right away to avoid added fees to expedite it later. Please contact Seth Napier with any questions or for further details.
Vietnamese coach
For Vietnamese university students taking part for the first time
You will be as much a teacher and a mentor, but we call you "coach" for simplicity. Each coach, along with their American and Vietnamese teammates, co-teaches one academic subject and one sport to all the children, and mentors one team of children more closely in life skills. In addition to teaching, you will serve an important role, interpreting between the Americans and children.
Applications for Vietnamese college and university students to take part during Summer 2023 are open through January 26th.
US college student director
Leadership position, for past participants returning for a second time
Many participants wish to remain involved, and to return to Vietnam again. The college student-director role is designed to give you a quality, real world leadership experience, which will help you develop very new skills compared to your first time participating.
Having been through the program as a coach, you are uniquely suited to lead and mentor first time participants, to help maximize their effectiveness, growth and learning. Prepare to be challenged in new ways!
Applications for summer 2021 will be accepted on a rolling basis. If considering returning in this role, we recommend contacting Seth Napier.
Vietnamese college student director
Leadership position, for past participants returning for a second time
Many former coaches wish to continue to contribute to CFC's mission, and to return a second summer. The college student-director role is designed to give you a quality, real world leadership experience, which will help you develop new skills compared to your first time participating.
Having been through the program as a coach, you are uniquely positioned to lead and mentor first time participants, to help maximize their effectiveness, growth and learning, and to help the US and Vietnamese coaches come together as a team. Prepare to be challenged and have a positive impact in new ways!