Coaching Archives

February 16, 2026

Black women have long shaped communities and culture through their leadership. At Girls on the Run, Black coaches bring that

January 20, 2026

The new year is the perfect time to reflect on goals, embrace opportunities for growth, and say yes to new

October 23, 2025

The GOTR community, and its many remarkable supporters, breathe life into everything we do at Girls on the Run. From

October 6, 2025

Sometimes, it takes just one coach to change a child’s life. Through the Million Coaches Challenge, a national initiative funded by the Susan Crown

September 26, 2025

Each Girls on the Run season, caring, trained coaches lead girls through our research-based curriculum that helps girls build confidence,

September 16, 2025

Meet Melissa! This bold and brave former Girls on the Run coach reminds us that it’s never too late to

July 31, 2025

Each season, people from all walks of life step into Girls on the Run coaching opportunities. Many begin with a

June 16, 2025

Meet Amy, Khalya, Margot, and Zoe! These former Girls on the Run participants have chosen to give back and coach

May 30, 2025

The Girls on the Run afterschool program culminates in a community GOTR 5K. It’s not a 5K race, but a

May 6, 2025

The Girls on the Run after-school program is led by trained, caring volunteer coaches. Many GOTR coaches are teachers. Every

April 23, 2025

In honor of National Volunteer Week, we are celebrating the heart and soul of the Girls on the Run afterschool

October 31, 2024

This blog features firsthand experiences from seasoned Girls on the Run volunteer coaches as well as submissions from Girls on