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Mr. Coates from Orlando, FL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Athletes to Scholars

Help me give my students the materials needed to become great athletes!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Coates's classroom raised $38,182

This project is fully funded

My Students

My middle school consists of 300+ wonderful, amazing, and outgoing students who are destined for greatness. The majority of them come from low-income neighborhoods and face many challenges daily, but every morning they wake up and seize the day to make it the best they can. I have never met seen such an intelligent and dedicated group that faces life's challenges, yet still, comes forward daily with their best intentions in mind.

The one thing I love the most about my students is their determination to succeed.

Not only do I want my students to know that as long as they give their best, they will succeed in life, but there is a community of teachers, scholars, mentors, and leaders, that want to help them succeed in life.

My Project

By purchasing these items, we will be able to replace the old equipment used from the previous years. We were blessed with the opportunity to make sure that we have equipment to last for years to come with proper care.

Our students deserve nothing but the best.

By doing this we let them know that they matter and are important. Athletics are important to the development of a whole child. In order to properly teach and prepare them, it is vital that we have equipment that will be there for a while!

Mr. Coates Orange County Public Schools Academy Center for Excellence Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Student Athlete Shirts • Rush Order Tees $10.65 430 $4,579.50
Universal Folding Chair • BSN Sports $145.35 30 $4,360.50
Coaches Shirts • Rush Order Tees $21.11 190 $4,010.90
Scoring Table-Free Standing 8' • BSN Sports $3,909.99 1 $3,909.99
Floor Surfacing • Trident Surfacing $2,522.00 1 $2,522.00
Tachikara Sensi-Tec Composite High Performance Volleyball (Purple/White/Silver Gray) • Amazon Business $40.44 50 $2,022.00
Tachikara Sensi-Tec Composite High Performance Volleyball (Purple/White/Silver Gray) • Amazon Business $38.98 51 $1,987.98
Chair Caddi • BSN Sports $818.79 1 $818.79
Wilson Traditional Soccer Ball - White/Black, Size 5 • Amazon Business $21.29 36 $766.44
EZ Fold Black Cart • BSN Sports $122.99 5 $614.95
Sports Squeeze Water Bottle Bulk Pack - 24 Bottles - 22 oz. BPA Free Easy Open Push/Pull Cap - Made in USA (Black) • Amazon Business $59.99 10 $599.90
Wilson Evolution Basketball 28.5'' • BSN Sports $53.29 11 $586.19
Wilson Evolution Basketball 29.5'' • BSN Sports $53.29 11 $586.19
MacSports WTCX-100 Mac Sports Extended Wagon Bag & Storage, Long, Black • Amazon Business $129.99 4 $519.96
Tachikara Sensi-Tec Composite SV-5WSC Volleyball (EA) • Amazon Business $35.99 10 $359.90
Sports Squeeze Water Bottle Bulk Pack - 24 Bottles - 22 oz. BPA Free Easy Open Push/Pull Cap - Made in USA (Black) • Amazon Business $64.99 5 $324.95
Champion Sports Electric Ball Pump for Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, with Needle, Gauge, Hose - Quiet, Fast Air Pumps for Balls with up to 125 PSI - Premium Ball Inflator for Gyms, Schools • Amazon Business $79.29 4 $317.16
Tachikara BIK-SP Portable Ball Cart (Black) • Amazon Business $126.20 2 $252.40
15 Ball Cart • BSN Sports $103.31 2 $206.62
TF-5000 SZ5 SB NFHS • BSN Sports $51.65 4 $206.60
Accusplit Pro Survivor Black • BSN Sports $17.21 12 $206.52
Volleyball Star Training Equipment - 1 Ball Rebounder for Solo Practice Your Serve And Spike +2 Setting Trainer Straps For a Proper Hand Placement +1 Drawstring Backpack +1 Handmade Bracelet • Amazon Business $29.86 6 $179.16
Tachikara Volley-Lite Additional Colors (EA) • Amazon Business $34.99 5 $174.95
Cramer Coaches Team 1st Aid Kit • BSN Sports $84.45 2 $168.90
slipp-nott base and pad • BSN Sports $135.29 1 $135.29
Baden Steel Basketball Rack (12-Balls) • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
MacSports WTCX-100 Mac Sports Extended Wagon Bag & Storage, Long, Black • Amazon Business $129.84 1 $129.84
12 Pack Multi-Function Electronic Digital Sport Stopwatch Timer, Large Display with Date Time and Alarm Function,Suitable for Sports Coaches Fitness Coaches and Referees • Amazon Business $31.99 4 $127.96
Sport write pro basketball board • BSN Sports $27.05 4 $108.20
Tachikara BIK-SP Portable Ball Cart (Black) • Amazon Business $102.48 1 $102.48
EastPoint Sports 4-Way Volleyball Set, Game for Outdoors, Backyard, Beach, Park, East Set Up, White • Amazon Business $99.98 1 $99.98
Iron Shot 8lb • BSN Sports $21.31 3 $63.93
Tandem Sport Precise Height Volleyball Net Height Measuring Device • Amazon Business $41.50 2 $83.00
Fox40 Whistle • BSN Sports $8.19 10 $81.90
BSN Sports Wheeled Deluxe Eq Bag-BK • BSN Sports $76.25 1 $76.25
Baton-Aluminum • BSN Sports $5.73 12 $68.76
Hit Run Steal Portable Pop Up Soccer Goals, Set of 2 Soccer Nets with Carry Bag (2.5 FT) • Amazon Business $32.99 2 $65.98
Wilson Traditional Soccer Ball - White/Black, Size 5 • Amazon Business $21.96 3 $65.88
Braided Nylon Net • BSN Sports $4.91 12 $58.92
Slipp-nott prep. pad • BSN Sports $58.21 1 $58.21
Mark V Basketball score book • BSN Sports $9.83 4 $39.32
Tandem Sport Precise Height Volleyball Net Height Measuring Device • Amazon Business $35.36 1 $35.36
Hit Run Steal Portable Pop Up Soccer Goals, Set of 2 Soccer Nets with Carry Bag (2.5 FT) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
12 Pack Multi-Function Electronic Digital Sport Stopwatch Timer, Large Display with Date Time and Alarm Function,Suitable for Sports Coaches Fitness Coaches and Referees • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
VbStar Volleyball Star Training Equipment - 1 Ball Rebounder for Solo Practice Your Serve and Spike +2 Setting Trainer Straps for a Proper Hand Placement +1 Drawstring Backpack +1 Handmade Bracelet • Amazon Business $31.87 1 $31.87
HRLORKC Scoreboard Score Keeper Score Flipper for Basketball Tennis Sports • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
RAYNAG 3 Pack Race Baton Track Relay Race Sticks Aluminum Track & Field Batons for Student Practice Relay Events, Gold • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95

Materials cost

$31,945.48

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$479.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$32,454.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$5,727.29

Total project goal

$38,181.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $38,181.95

1 Donor

-$38,181.95

Donations toward project cost

-$32,454.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5,727.29

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