COMPETITIVE ATHLETES
Coaching provides athletic students with strategies to develop the organization, prioritization and time management skills to get in control and stay in control of their academics while navigating the demands of their sport. Our coaches offer flexible scheduling and many of them were college athletes, so they understand the pressures and expectations of the student athlete.
Why Do Competitive Athletes Need Specialized Support?
- Demands of training and games leave less time for academics making routines, planning, and time management critical to success.
- Injuries as well as the emotional highs and lows of competition, often affect the motivation and emotional regulation of students.
- Critical importance for planning and self advocacy as competitive sports often means missing school and classes.
- Prioritizing both academics and athletics can be overwhelming, difficult to navigate, and catastrophic without strong skills.
How Will Coaching Help the Student Athlete Balance All Their Talents?
- Students are coached in the effective and efficient use of resources available to athletes on campuses.
- Resiliency is developed as students gain the ability to regulate emotion.
- Set up homework plans like a workout so it is familiar and works with a student’s existing structure.
- Creating solid skills for time management and organization for both their sport and academics to stay balanced and successful.
- Athletes are accountable to their coaches and team, academic coaching helps them be accountable for their initiation and follow through.
- Self advocacy and initiative to communicate with teachers & professors to take ownership for missed time due to athletics such as getting any materials that may be missed ahead of time, take any tests earlier or later, etc.
Why is Coaching Academics the Right Choice?
- Expert, experienced coaches, many who were also competitive athletes that understand the rigors and rewards of athletics.
- Personalized coaching to identify strengths and needed skills as well as the strategies for each student.
- Coaching does not stop with the session. Coaches are available throughout the week to check on progress and support students in real time.
- Use of session time to research and secure university resources and services together.
- Real time checks of grades and assignments during sessions.
- Coach and student review academic portal together in sessions to build action plans and address possible barriers such as limited open time or overwhelm.
- Seasoned coaches that are experts at creating a routine. We have extensive experience navigating routines and structure for school, practice, work, and recovery that is consistent and reliable.
- Evidence based techniques for building confidence and resilience to push through when things get tiring.
- Flexible, student-centered coaching sessions that are student-driven, allowing them to take control of their learning while receiving guidance and accountability.
- Holistic development that focuses on both academic and emotional needs, helping students manage stress, pressure, and emotional regulation often associated with competitive athletes.
- Support beyond academics that leads to life skills development, including social interaction, goal setting, and long-term planning,
- Access to AI-Integrated, school friendly, learning tools for interactive learning, enhancing understanding and engagement for students with different learning styles.
- Proven track record of success helping numerous neurodiverse students succeed academically, build self-confidence, and achieve personal goals. 96% of students report they are making progress towards their goals within 2 months of starting our program!
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