Teacher-Friendly.  Student-Centered.  Future-Ready.

Coach Al Think Big. Lead Bold.

The Coach Al Brilliance Lab is a train-the-trainer program that combines SEL, leadership, career exploration, entrepreneurship, and responsible technology awareness to help middle and high school students build confidence, discover their strengths, and prepare for future success.

Coach Al in his number 32 cap and Think Big Lead Bold tee

Our Program Pillars

Students Build

  • Confidence and self-awareness
  • Communication and teamwork
  • Leadership and decision-making
  • Career awareness and exploration
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Goal-setting and perseverance
  • Responsible technology awareness

Why Schools Choose Coach Al

  • SEL Aligned
  • Flexible Implementation
  • Teacher Friendly
  • Career Ready
  • Train-the-Trainer Model
  • Supports School Goals
  • Engaging and Relevant for Students

Supporting educators.
Empowering students. Building brighter futures.

Available Pilot Opportunities

  • One-Day Student Experience
  • 4-Week Small Group Pilot
  • After-School Pilot
  • Summer Learning Pilot
  • Facilitator Training

Let’s start small and build something powerful together!

The Coach Al Ecosystem

  1. Train

    Facilitator Training for Educators

  2. Implement

    Classroom, Advisory, After-School & Small Groups

  3. Empower

    Students Grow Confidence, Skills, and Leadership

  4. Impact

    Stronger Schools. Stronger Futures.

Helping students see it.
Believe it. Become it.

Let’s Connect!

Karen Alexander Banks

President & CEO

The Auntie Karen Foundation
Karen Alexander Banks, LLC

Founder, Coach Al Brilliance Lab

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