Teammates Mentoring Program started in 1991 by Dr. Tom and Nancy Osborne. It was formalized as a statewide program in 1998 and has grown to serve more than 190 school districts across 5 states including Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota , and Wyoming.

Teammates serves all students in grades 3-12 that want an extra caring adult to meet with them at school once a week. Mentors are screened and trained before they are matched with students. The matches are based on shared interests and hobbies. During the 30-45 minute meeting they might play a game, shoot hoops, talk or whatever the student is interested in doing.

The Teammates Mentoring program has had a profound impact on thousands of students since 1991. This unique one-to-one, school-based program was founded as a way to help students stay in school, improve scholastic performance, and acquire life skills. With Teammates, students have someone in their corner to serve as a positive role model and caring adult friend. We believe students don't need a mentor, they deserve a mentor.

Data shows 59% of students improve academically, 86% have fewer disciplinary referrals and 95% graduate from high school.