NC RedStorm AAU strives to develop athletic programs for the Student Athlete. The organization places high importance on having successful and positive influencing coaches, who embody the qualities that we would like our players to possess. These coaches act as roll models and mentors. According to Dr. David Hamburg, "Many young adolescents are growing up lacking some essential ingredients of healthy emotional and physical development. Youth organizations provide young adolescents with social support, guidance, life skills training and positive constructive alternatives to hazards..."