Training Table
Where Athletes Dine & Grow Beyond the Game
Training Table is an enrichment experience for athletes that takes place at a fine dining establishment which focuses on etiquette and how to make healthy life decisions. Since its first event in the summer of 2014, our dining etiquette program has grown into a favorite for student-athletes, both in grade school and college. It offers a unique opportunity to build cross-cultural relationships, reflect on life beyond sports, and develop essential life skills. Now, it’s time for even more athletes to experience this transformative event, preparing them not just for the game, but for life itself. Watch the video from the very first OA etiquette experience below.
Nationwide Impact
2025 TOUR
At each event, grade school athletes, college student-athletes, and community leaders gather at fine dining establishments to learn etiquette, leadership, and healthy decision-making. For younger athletes, it’s a transformative experience that builds confidence and fosters growth. For college mentors, it’s an opportunity to lead, inspire, and gain valuable life skills. Your support makes it all possible. Help us reach more cities and change more lives—one table at a time.
Atlanta
Atlanta, known for its rich sports legacy and vibrant culture, is the perfect setting for the Training Table experience. Join us in the capital of Georgia as we bring together student-athletes from local schools and universities for a transformative dining event focused on etiquette, life skills, and cross-cultural connections. This unique experience prepares young athletes for success beyond the game, empowering them to lead with confidence both on and off the field.
Sponsor a student-athlete with a $65 full scholarship or a $35 partial scholarship.
Boston
In a city rich with sports history and home to renowned professional and college teams, Boston Training Table offers student-athletes a unique opportunity to grow and connect. From the Red Sox to the Celtics, Boston embodies athletic excellence and tradition. Here, athletes gain vital life skills, cross-cultural insights, and the tools needed to thrive beyond sports—all while dining in the heart of one of America’s most historic cities.
Sponsor a student-athlete with a $65 full scholarship or a $35 partial scholarship.
Los Angeles
Set against the dynamic backdrop of Los Angeles, this Training Table experience unites student-athletes from the Greater LA area. Known for its legacy of professional and collegiate sports, LA offers the perfect stage for a fine dining event focused on etiquette, personal development, and life skills. Join us as we empower young athletes to connect, grow, and thrive beyond the field in one of the nation’s premier sports capitals.
Sponsor a student-athlete with a $65 full scholarship or a $35 partial scholarship.
Miami
In vibrant Miami, a city known for its coastal beauty and passion for sports, Training Table provides young athletes with a transformative dining experience focused on life skills, etiquette, and cross-cultural connections. This event brings together student-athletes from across the Greater Miami area, inspiring growth and preparing them to thrive in all areas of life, both on and off the field.
Sponsor a student-athlete with a $65 full scholarship or a $35 partial scholarship.
Philadelphia
In the historic city of Philadelphia, home to five major league sports teams, Training Table brings young athletes together for a unique fine dining and enrichment experience. Focusing on life skills, etiquette, and personal growth, this event connects student-athletes across the city, helping them build relationships, gain confidence, and prepare for success both on and off the field.
Sponsor a student-athlete with a $65 full scholarship or a $35 partial scholarship.
Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh, a city defined by resilience and rich sports tradition, Training Table offers student-athletes a unique experience focused on life skills, etiquette, and cultural growth. This event connects young athletes with local mentors, fostering a community that prepares them to succeed in sports, academics, and beyond.
Sponsor a student-athlete with a $65 full scholarship or a $35 partial scholarship.
Raleigh
In Raleigh, North Carolina’s vibrant capital and a hub for collegiate sports, Training Table provides student-athletes with a valuable experience in etiquette, life skills, and cultural awareness. With strong ties to the ACC and local universities, this event helps athletes build relationships and develop essential skills to succeed both on and off the field.
Sponsor a student-athlete with a $65 full scholarship or a $35 partial scholarship.
Seattle
In Seattle, where stunning landscapes meet a thriving sports scene, Training Table offers a unique experience for student-athletes. Located in the Pacific Northwest and home to professional and collegiate sports teams, Seattle provides the ideal backdrop for athletes to hone etiquette, develop life skills, and prepare for success beyond sports.
Sponsor a student-athlete with a $65 full scholarship or a $35 partial scholarship.
Washington D.C.
In the heart of the nation’s capital, Training Table provides student-athletes with an enriching experience amidst iconic monuments and a vibrant sports culture. Washington, D.C. boasts teams in all four major sports leagues, making it a dynamic location for athletes to develop essential life skills, engage in cross-cultural connections, and prepare for their futures beyond the field.
Sponsor a student-athlete with a $65 full scholarship or a $35 partial scholarship.
History of Training Table: Where Dining Meets Development
Since its inception in 2014, Training Table (formerly “Dine With Gentlemen”) has grown from a local initiative into a national movement, bringing young athletes together in a formal dining settings to learn essential life skills, etiquette, and cross-cultural understanding. What started in Pittsburgh has blossomed into an impactful program that extends far beyond the dining table, shaping futures and inspiring student-athletes across the country.
The program’s first step beyond Pittsburgh was in 2017, with a landmark event in Miami at The Capital Grille, supported by community donors and Orange Arrow. Highmark’s 2019 sponsorship of another Training Table event in Pittsburgh strengthened the initiative’s impact and demonstrated the importance of community support. Recent years have seen new partners and expanded audiences. In 2023, Aerie sponsored a girls-focused event at Sullivan’s Steakhouse, and Highmark returned in 2024 to support a co-ed event, further cementing Training Table’s positive influence.
College athlete mentors leave each Training Table event with more than polished dining skills; they gain invaluable insights into leadership, cultural awareness, and healthy decision-making. “Orange Arrow is interactive and a great learning experience,” shared one college participant, “It helped me think beyond the field and into my future.” The program, as one parent emphasized, provides “exactly what our youth need—positive role models and empowering experiences.” Supported by partners like Highmark and Aerie, Training Table has become a cornerstone for young athletes, equipping them with skills that serve them in both sports and life.
