Step Out, CHANGE THE GAME!

SOLE Effects became a non-profit in January 2015. We are a team of experienced educators, observing first-hand the growing social challenges students today are facing. Our mission is to grow strong leaders through influential role model. We develop leadership and coaching skills in college students who then work with 7^th-9^th graders teaching and equipping them with strong interpersonal and life skills they need to make positive choices in their lives.

In our “SWITCH Expedition” program, a team of 15 college coaches implement eight 50-minute “Life Changers” to 200 7^th/8^th or 9^th grade students over a period of 8 weeks. These topics include Passion and Purpose, Communication, Teamwork, Stress, Body Image, Identity, Healthy/Unhealthy Relationships. These sessions are made up of team building activities, engaging videos the college students have produced, uplifting music, small group discussion activities, setting team and personal goals, continuous mentoring, and building trusting relationships within their teams.