“What if one mentor could change the course of a teenage boy’s life? For Frank C. Clinton, the scars of growing up without the right mentors shaped his resolve to ensure no young boy walks the same lonely path. This determination gave birth to King’s Court, a mentorship program designed to equip teenage boys with the strength, courage, mastery, and honor they need to navigate life successfully.”
Speaking to Oparawhyte News on Monday, February 3, 2025, Frank C. Clinton highlighted the urgent need for structured mentorship programs tailored for teenage boys. Reflecting on his personal experiences, he shared how the absence of mentors early in life left him with challenges he could have avoided. Determined to prevent others from facing the same struggles, he launched King’s Court, a program dedicated to helping teenage boys find guidance, purpose, and support through mentorship.
Mentors and coaches become the shoulders upon which we stand. They are necessary for growth as well as acceleration. That’s why King’s Court provides teenage boys with access to a wide range of mentors. One mentor cannot mentor everyone—there’s a mentor for every teenage boy, and my team and I sincerely hope each boy finds his in our lineup.
Since its launch on November 15, 2024, at Government Model Secondary School, Okpanam, Asaba, Delta State, the program has already mentored 82 boys. With a bold vision for 2025, Clinton and his team aim to impact 20,000 teenage boys across Nigeria.
A Strategic Approach to Character Building
Explaining the program’s strategy, Clinton emphasized that school partnerships are key to its success:
The management of the schools agrees that our core values resonate deeply with their principles as we strive to build model boys, both in and out of school.
When asked about King’s Court’s collaboration with Government Model Secondary School, he highlighted the school’s strong commitment to quality education and student development, making it an ideal institution to pioneer this transformative mentorship program.
King’s Court is structured as a bi-monthly mentorship program founded on four core pillars: Strength, Courage, Mastery, and Honor. These values are designed to instill resilience, integrity, leadership, and academic excellence, equipping teenage boys with the mindset and skills to thrive as individuals and future leaders.
To achieve this, the program features:
- Interactive workshops on character development and leadership.
- Guest speaker sessions with inspiring role models.
- Physical activities that build discipline and resilience.
- Community service projects to encourage social responsibility.
- Leadership training to help boys develop self-confidence and a success-driven mindset.
Through these activities, both students and out-of-school teenage boys gain the confidence, respect for others, and resilience needed to face life’s challenges.
With 82 boys already impacted and an ambitious goal to mentor 20,000 boys by the end of 2025, King’s Court is just getting started. The program actively seeks partnerships with schools, organizations, and individuals passionate about shaping the next generation of leaders.
How You Can Get Involved:
- Enroll a Teenage Boy – Give a young man the gift of mentorship.
- Partner with King’s Court – Schools and organizations can collaborate to expand the program’s reach.
- Become a Mentor – Share your knowledge and experiences to guide the next generation.
- Support the Mission – Donate resources, time, or expertise to help scale the program.
To join or support King’s Court, reach out today! Together, we can build a future where every teenage boy has access to mentorship, guidance, and the tools to succeed.
Frank Clinton says they have begun—and there’s no going back!
