Champion Life Coaching was created out of both purpose and necessity.
Since 2019, THEACADEMY365 has been committed to serving Black and Brown boys across Northern New Jersey—creating spaces for growth, accountability, and real development. But as the years went on, a pattern became impossible to ignore. After every enrollment period closed, the calls and emails would come in—from parents outside of our region, still searching for guidance, still looking for support, still trying to find someone who truly understood their sons.
Turning those families away never sat right.
Becoming a life coach was a decision rooted in expanding that reach. Champion Life Coaching is the answer to those messages—the bridge for families who may not have access to our in-person programming but still deserve the same level of care, structure, and intentional support.
This work goes beyond geography. It’s about meeting Black and Brown boys where they are, understanding the realities they face, and equipping them with the mindset, discipline, and confidence to move forward with purpose.
Champion Life Coaching is not a departure from the mission—it’s an extension of it. A commitment to ensuring that no matter where a family is located, access to guidance, mentorship, and meaningful development is never out of reach.
Are You Noticing Any of These Issues With Your PRE-TEEN?
These are real issues that that middle schoolers face.
And although they are almost teenagers, you know that these issues can hold them back in life.
So you worry.
You stay up late thinking about what will happen if the issues listed above are not “fixed.”
And what makes you most disappointed is that you know that they are capable of much more.
You Are Right to be Concerned
Middle School has been recognized as the most challenging transition that children will experience. During these years is when they decide who they are. These are also the years that they pull away from their parents. This can be a recipe for disaster. Helping your child develop specific skills in middle school is detrimental to their future.
Pre-teens who do not learn these skills often suffer from the following in High School
Are You Noticing Any Of These Issues With Your Champion?
The reason there are so many unhappy and unfulfilled adults in the world today is because certain issues were never addressed in their teen years.
Just look around. You see it everyday. You know many of the adults that struggle with some of these issues.
“The tips and techniques that CLC taught me has helped me tremendously! Before high school, I did not care much about my grades but now that I am making A’s, I really like school. Dr. RB has helped me with my organization and he showed me how to be more efficient with my time.”
Jared P.,15-year-old
These are the real issues black boys face
Success Coaching Approach
Our Signature 3 Step Approach was created to help black boys set and pursue goals.
The first step is to PREPARE the mind.
Top performing athletes prepare their minds before doing any physical training. For life, the same process is required. So before your child tries to accomplish any goals, they must prepare mentally for the pursuit.
During this phase, we will address:
Doubt
Fear
Limiting beliefs
Negative self-talk
Pre-teens can often feel anxious, depressed, discouraged, and so on. Unfortunately, everyone has these thoughts (therefore, everyone needs to prepare their mind before pursuing a goal).
So, there is no need for a pity party; these thoughts are just obstacles that stand in the way of their goals.
So we treat them as such.
We list and identify them. Then we use tools to get rid of them.
Now, we are ready for the second step of my Signature 3 Step Process.
Step 2 is PLAN
This is the fun part.
During this phase, we brainstorm, research, and create our action plan.
Often times, we address decision-making (Pre-teens, as you know, can be indecisive).
Finally, we set our intentions, agree on a time frame, and develop a daily, weekly, and sometimes monthly action plan.
The final step in my Signature 3 Step Process is PURSUE
During this phase, life coaching is an absolute necessity!
Anytime Pre-teens attempt to create a life they desire, the likelihood of success is directly correlated to their level of belief.
As a life coach, our job is to motivate and encourage your pre-teen as they take action.
One of the most significant factors that will decide success versus failure is accountability. Pre-teens are more likely to follow through when they are held accountable for their daily, weekly, and monthly action plans.
Finally, I often use celebrations along the way to keep the momentum.