Building confident, self-driven kids — on and off the field.
1-on-1 coaching for capable-but-stuck teens. In 60 days, I help your son or daughter set his or her own goals and follow through — so the nagging stops and ownership starts.
Sound familiar?
If this sounds like your house…
You've got a good kid. Capable. You can see what's in there. But lately it feels like a fight to get the best out of him or her — the nightly homework standoff, the shrugging, the talent that doesn't quite show up when it counts.
You've tried reminding, pushing, bargaining, maybe a tutor. Some of it works for a week. Then you're back to the same arguments at the dinner table, and you're tired of being the bad guy.
I built this coaching program for exactly that kid — and exactly that parent.
What I do
This isn't tutoring. It's ownership.
Tutors fix tonight's assignment. I work on the thing underneath the assignments: self-awareness, resilience, and the habit of taking responsibility. Grades follow when ownership shows up.
I become the outside adult in your kid's corner — the calm, non-emotional voice that you, as a parent, often can't be. Not because you're doing it wrong, but because you're too close, and the relationship matters too much.
The goal
What your teen will be able to do — on his or her own
Set real goals
Make a plan and work toward it — without you assigning it.
Start without reminders
Begin homework and manage a full week without being chased.
Bounce back
Recover from a bad grade, a loss, or the bench instead of folding.
Self-advocate
Talk to a teacher or coach directly and speak up for himself or herself.
Know themselves
See strengths and weaknesses honestly — and act on them.
Carry it forward
Build habits that hold through senior year, college, and beyond.
How it works
Simple structure. Steady accountability.
- 60 days
- Six focused steps, one 1-on-1 session each week.
- First session in person
- Whenever possible — real trust gets built face to face, from day one.
- Weekly 1-on-1
- A standing session to coach, set goals, and hold your teen accountable — so you don't have to.
- I come watch
- When schedules allow, I'll come to a game or competition. Showing up tells your kid this is real.
- You stay informed
- A weekly update from me — without you having to chase or nag.
- It sticks
- An optional 30-day follow-through locks in the habits so they hold on their own.
My promise to you
No miracle promises. One real one.
If you don't see a calmer home and your teen starting homework on his or her own within the first 14 days, you get a full refund. No awkward conversation.
I can stand behind that because it's usually the first thing that changes.
Why me
I've coached the sport, taught the classroom, and parented my own.
I wasn't the most gifted athlete — I outworked people to start varsity my senior year and walk on in college. So I know exactly what it takes to close the gap between potential and performance.
I spent 30 years as a teacher and coach, including 26 years at one of Nashville's most respected independent schools — teaching Honors English, helping coach basketball teams to two state championships, and building a golf program. I helped design a school-wide mentoring system that guided 120+ students and 25 teachers toward one goal: an environment where kids could actually thrive.
Your kid won't be my first. This is the work I know how to do.
The next step
If your kid came to mind, let's talk.
It's a short, no-pressure call to see whether your son or daughter is a fit — and whether I'm the right person to help. If it's not right, I'll tell you.
(615) 300-7642Prefer email? thompsong22@gmail.com