At George Washington High School in Denver, a new chapter is beginning - one focused on access, inclusion, and opportunity through the game of golf.
Recently named Head Coach, Adam Soisson stepped into the role with a clear vision: to build a program that reflects the diversity of the school and creates pathways for students who may have never considered golf as an option.
With a student population that is over 75% minority, George Washington High School represents a vibrant and diverse community. Like many urban schools, however, access to sports like golf can be limited by financial barriers: equipment costs, course fees, and transportation often put the game out of reach for many students.
“For too many of our students, without significant financial assistance they would never even pick up a club,” Coach Soisson shared.
Despite being in his first season, that hasn’t slowed the momentum.
Coach Soisson has already begun actively recruiting, working to build a team that more accurately reflects the makeup of the student body. At the same time, he’s finding creative ways to introduce the game in an accessible setting. Through fundraising efforts and personal contributions, he transformed a converted supply closet into a barebones golf simulator, giving students a place to learn and practice regardless of weather, cost, or experience level.
It’s a small space with a big purpose: breaking down one of the sport’s biggest barriers - access.
As interest in the program continues to grow, so does the need for resources to support it. Equipment, uniforms, and opportunities to compete are all essential pieces of building a sustainable program.
In support of that vision, Drive Fore The Future partnered with George Washington High School to provide key resources for both new and returning players. The contribution included:
These additions help ensure that students who are willing to put in the work now have the tools to get started - removing a major barrier that has historically limited participation.
But beyond the equipment, what’s being built at George Washington High School is something deeper.
It’s a program rooted in equity, one that recognizes that talent and interest exist everywhere, even if opportunity does not. It’s about creating a space where students feel welcome, supported, and capable of succeeding in a sport that has not always been accessible to all.
Coach Soisson’s long-term vision is clear: to continue growing the program, expanding access, and finding ways to support student-athletes as resources allow. With continued effort and community support, the goal is to create more opportunities for students to learn the game, develop their skills, and be part of a program that continues to move forward.
