Beating The Odds Foundation

The Quarterbacks of Life Mentoring Program, through its mentoring strategies (instruction, role playing, Quarterbacks of Life Mentor stories, and curriculum integration), teaches kids that success in school and in life is attained most often by kids who have dreams, high self-esteem, are caring and responsible decision-makers, accept and provide team support, and possess a positive mental attitude (a never give up state of mind); the very elements that are the goal posts of the Quarterbacks of Life Mentoring Program.

Beating the Odds Foundation works in collaboration with school districts and parents to provide a structured mentoring program. Mentoring is a process that brings young people together with caring, committed individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement to help the young people develop their full potential in life and become productive citizens.

Superintendents, principals, teachers and high school students across America are being invited to join the National Quarterbacks of Life Team and become role models to elementary students.  The Quarterbacks of Life Mentoring Program works with students beginning in the fourth grade.  

The internet is powerful. And we are developing technology that will allow us to reach kids, parents, teachers, counselors and mentors across America.

This technology will enable Beating the Odds Foundation to deliver crucial curriculum to teachers and mentors. Curriculum that includes Quarterbacks of Life success stories. Curriculum that will provide children with the life skills needed to realize their dreams, and have a better shot at living meaningful, safe and productive lives.

A technology with the sole focus on creating leaders out of millions of today’s youths.  

This program will be available in September of 2008.

This program aims to:   

• connect students with mentors and role models   
• teach students skills they need to tackle the challenges of life   
• help shape the development of America's youth and the leaders of tomorrow  

Dr. John C. Worzbyt is the author of the Quarterbacks of Life Mentoring Program curriculum.  Dr. Worzbyt has worked with the Beating the Odds Foundation since its beginning, developing the curriculums used by the Foundation for its school programs.