The Connection YES clinics succeed because of teamwork. Collegiate coaches and student-athletes from around the country are brought in to help participants learn and practice sports and mental skills development. Through a focus on elements of sports such as discipline, confidence and commitment, these youths will be able to apply what they learn in athletics to other areas of their lives. Participants also will have the chance to practice the skills that encourage them to make the right choices in sports, as well as the right choices in life. Coaches and student-athletes, because of their visibility and success on the fields and courts, are held in high esteem by youth aspiring to improve their sports and life skills.
Coaches provide the respected leadership and skill expertise that each participant needs.
In turn, student-athletes strengthen their leadership abilities, reaffirm values, reflect on their athletics experiences and enjoy participating in a program that challenges them to communicate with others. Thus, coaches and student-athletes become a vital link in the YES equation. Bringing it all together The NCAA corporate partner program represents a commitment by selected national corporations and others toward supporting intercollegiate athletics and NCAA promotional activities. Corporate partners provide the resources for instructional equipment, T-shirts, printed materials and promotional items thus enabling the NCAA to offer YES clinics to participants at no cost. In addition, they are dedicated to assisting the NCAA in showcasing the positive aspects of participation in collegiate athletics and providing young people with the opportunity to experience a variety of sports activities and develop the skills and knowledge that can afford them a healthy lifestyle.