About TeamMates: Where it All Began

TeamMates Mentoring was founded in 1991 by Coach Tom Osborne and his wife Nancy, who believed that positive relationships could change lives.

What started with 22 Husker football players mentoring middle school students in Lincoln, Nebraska has grown into a powerful movement—proven from the start, as nearly all of those original mentees graduated and pursued further education or careers.

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For almost 35 years, TeamMates Mentoring has connected students with caring mentors—starting with the vision of Nancy and Tom Osborne. With over 50,000 lives impacted, we’re continuing to build hope, one match at a time.

This exemplifies that one good soul can change the world. And this barely the beginning of TeamMates history.

– Dr. Deepak Gangahar

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2025 Annual Report

We invite you to read our Annual Report for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025, and see how your support is helping shape brighter futures.

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Mentoring That Makes a Difference

These survey results from the 2024-2025 academic year highlight the powerful relationships, increased hope, and positive engagement experienced by those involved in our program.

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