Mindful Learner /The CHAMPs System

  • $900 or 2 monthly payments of $450

The CHAMPs System: 6-Week 1:1 Coaching for Student-Athletes

Your grades are slipping, and this is not about intelligence. No one ever taught you how to learn, manage your time, or take ownership of your work, and your training and game schedule is not slowing down to give you time to figure it out.

This is not a motivation problem. You are not lazy or undisciplined. You are managing a full-time training schedule on top of a full-time school load, and no one has shown you how to make both work. The CHAMPs System gives student-athletes tools, not lectures. It is a real way to plan, study, and manage time and energy, instead of being told to “work harder.”

This is where it changes. Over six weeks, through the six CHAMPs phases, weekly one-to-one coaching, Sunday “Win the Week” planning sessions, and ongoing support, your student-athlete will build a practical system for both academics and sport, step by step, so school feels less chaotic and they can show up as the student-athlete they actually want to be.

Major Outcomes

What student-athletes will get out of this program:

  • Organization and Time Management: A real weekly system that tracks deadlines and balances practice, games, school, and rest - no more constant scrambling.

  • Stronger Study Skills and Habits: Real note-taking, active recall, and focused study blocks - so they study less and learn more, even in the busiest weeks.

  • Mindful Accountability: Reflection tools that turn mistakes into data, not failure - so they adjust instead of shutting down.

  • An Empowered Learning Mindset: A genuine "I can figure this out" mentality, built around their own WHY, not borrowed motivation that fades.

How do you know the CHAMPs System is right for you?

The CHAMPs System is a strong fit if your student-athlete:

  • Is struggling to balance school demands with a serious training and competition schedule.

  • Often feels overwhelmed by deadlines, expectations, and a busy calendar.

  • Wants to be more organized, but hasn't yet found a system that actually sticks.

  • Is open to trying new tools, reflecting honestly, and taking ownership of their time and learning.

  • Would benefit from structured, expert support that is personalized to them, not a one-size-fits-all program or generic advice.

  • You want them to have tools they can carry into future seasons, grades, levels, not just a quick fix.

What does this look like day-to-day

In real life, the CHAMPs System looks like:

  • ⚖️ A weekly schedule that balances training, competitions, schoolwork, and recovery instead of guessing day-to-day.

  • 📝🗓️ A simple agenda and task system that works with their actual season and school demands.

  • 🪑 Study spaces (home, school, travel) that are set up for focus, not distraction, so thinking is the hardest part - not finding papers or fighting with their phone.

  • 🎯 Clear goals and intentions that connect what happens in the classroom to what they want in their sport.

  • ✏️ Note-taking and study strategies fit how their brain actually learns, not just more hours of reading and re-reading.

  • 🧠 “Study less, learn more” strategies using active recall and focused study blocks.

  • 😌 Mindset and reset tools they can use when they feel behind, stressed, or tempted to procrastinate.

Let's connect and see if CHAMPs is the right fit for your student-athlete

How the CHAMPs System works:

See the FAQ for more detailed breakdown.

Length: 6 weeks
Format: 1:1 coaching + phases-based curriculum + community support

When you enroll, your student-athlete gets:

  • Weekly 1:1 Coaching (Zoom)
    One private call during each phase to review progress, talk through challenges, and create action steps that fit their real schedule, sport, and goals.

  • The full CHAMPs System phases (0-5)
    The program is organized into six phases, and each phase is broken into 4-5 clear parts. Each part is explained step by step inside the workbook with reflections, activities, and guided tasks, and each part also has an accompanying video lesson inside Podia so your student-athlete can learn the concept and then apply it right away.

  • Sunday “Win-the-Week” Planning Sessions (Zoom)
    A weekly planning session to reflect on what worked, what didn't, and map out the week ahead so they are not starting Monday feeling behind.

  • Ongoing Support via Email and Text
    Support between sessions so your student-athlete is not left trying to figure it out alone between sessions.

  • Access to the CHAMPs Community
    Weekly theme group coaching calls, study hours, and office hours where student-athletes can work alongside others, ask questions, and stay accountable.

This means your student-athlete is supported through every phase with a workbook, videos, coaching, and real-life accountability, not just information, but a system they can actually use.

A student-athlete Before and After the CHAMPs System

Before the CHAMPs System

Many student-athletes come into CHAMPs:

  • Missed assignments and rushed studying because there's never enough time between practices, games, and everything else.

  • Overwhelmed by training and academics at once, stressed, exhausted, and doubting themselves.

  • Forgets key materials for the few windows they do have to study, so that time gets wasted too.

  • Recovery and schoolwork compete instead of coexist, and both suffer for it.

  • Avoids talking to teachers or coaches about conflicts, just hopes it works out.

  • Old study methods stop working the moment they're tired, which is most of the time.

After the CHAMPs System

After working through the CHAMPs phases with 1:1 support, student-athletes:

  • A real weekly plan for sport, school, and life, with fewer last-minute scrambles.

  • Less stress and exhaustion, because training and coursework actually work together.

  • Shows up prepared every time, whether at home, at school, at practice, or on the road.

  • Recovery and academics coexist instead of competing, so focus and performance both improve.

  • Travel time and downtime become real, usable study time.

  • Talks to teachers and coaches directly and confidently about schedules and support.

  • Feels in control, with systems that outlast the 6 weeks.

The CHAMPs System week-to-week schedule (Phases 0-5)

Here is a breakdown of what student-athletes will gain week-to-week.

Phase 0: Preparation

Before we touch phones, binders, or schedules, we start with who they are becoming and why this matters. They clarify their WHY, define the kind of student-athlete they choose to be, and set key mindsets like "trust the process" and "mistakes = data, not failure."

Phase 1: Set-Up

Turn inner decisions into outer systems. They clean up their digital world, design a study environment that supports focus, organize binders and files, and build a term schedule that show exactly where their time goes.

Phase 2: Clarity

Get clear on how learning actually works and their role in it. They see where note-taking, reviewing, studying fit into the learning process and start building a note-making routine that supports real understanding.

Phase 3: Planning & Time Management

Build the planning tools and habits that turn goals into a realistic path: agenda, task system, Win-the-Week routine, Daily Top 3, and basic prioritization so they know what to do first, next, and later.

Phase 4: Get It Done

Practice using the system in real life. They use environmental rituals, self-talk, Daily Top 3, study blocks, and procrastination tools to actually start, keep going, and finish work, even on tough days.

Phase 5: Skill Mastery + Next Steps

Now that the foundation is in place, your student-athlete gets access to deeper-dive toolkits to strengthen specific skills inside the CHAMPs portal. Together, we will also choose one Skill Mastery Toolkit to focus on based on their biggest need right now, so they know exactly where to start.

When you sign up, you get

When you sign up for the CHAMPs System 6-week 1:1 Coaching Program, your student-athlete gets:

🧰 All 6 CHAMPs Phases (0-5), with workbook lessons, guided activities, and video teaching for each part.

💻 6 private 1:1 zoom coaching sessions, with personalized support through each phase.

📅 Weekly Sunday Win-the-Week planning sessions to reset, reflect, and prepare for the week ahead.

📘 The CHAMPs System Workbook with reflections, action steps, planning pages, and check-ins built into the system.

📱 Ongoing support via email and text between sessions.

🤝 Access to CHAMPs community: weekly theme calls, study hours, and office hours.

🧠 Access to 8 deep-dive toolkits inside the CHAMPs portal - Podia dashboard - for extra support with specific skills.

One additional Skill Mastery Toolkit chosen together based on your student-athlete's biggest need at the end of the program, so they can go deeper in an area that will help them the most.

😌 Mindset, mindfulness, and reset tools to help them handle pressure, procrastination, and busy weeks with more confidence.

Investment 💲

  • Total: $900 per student

  • Payment options: Pay in full or 2 installments of $450

Invest In Your Success

Stop guessing your way through the season. Enroll in CHAMPs and start building the system that makes school and sport work together.

👋 Hi, I'm Lisa....

I'm excited to be your CHAMPs coach. With over 23 years of experience as an educator and as a mom of two elite athletes, I understand what it's like to live inside a student-athlete schedule - early practices, late games, travel, missed classes, and the pressure to perform in both spaces.

I created the CHAMPs System because I kept seeing the same gap: schools expect student-athletes to know how to plan, study, communicate, and manage their time, but no one actually teaches those skills in a clear, step-by-step way. CHAMPs is my way of giving them the tools, language, and support I wish every student-athlete had.

My approach is honest, supportive, and practical. I'll guide your student-athlete in mastering the systems that actually work so they can feel more organized, confident, and in control - one habit, one system, one next step at a time.

Frequently asked questions

You've got questions. We've got answers.

Who is the CHAMPs System for?

The CHAMPs System is designed for student-athletes who are serious about their sport and want more structure, support, and skills to manage school, sport, and life. It's a good fit for students who feel overwhelmed, disorganized, or like they're working hard but not seeing that effort show up in their results.

How much time does this program take each week?

Most student-athletes spend about 60-90 minutes per week on CHAMPs: one coaching call, the Sunday Win-the-Week planning session, and workbook/video time. The goal is to integrate CHAMPs into the time they already have, not pile on a whole extra course.

What actually happens in the 1:1 coaching calls?

Each 1:1 coaching call focuses on the current phase: we review the workbook pages they've looked at, talk through what's actually happening in their schedule, and choose 1-3 realistic action steps for the week. Calls are practical and supportive, not lectures or "you should try harder" conversations. At the end, we will book a time for a zoom check-in as a follow-up.

How involved do parents need to be?

Parents do not have to attend sessions, but are welcome to stay informed and involved. You are welcome to join the Podia platform which enables you to see the video lessons and activities. During each phase, I also send out a one-page "Parent Playbook" that explains what we're focusing on, what you might notice at home, and simple ways you can support your student-athlete. Some families like a brief check-in at the start and/or at the end of the program; others prefer occasional email updates. Your main role is to encourage your student-athlete to show up, try the tools, and talk openly about what's working.

My child is already very busy. What if they feel too overwhelmed to add one more thing?

CHAMPs exists because student-athletes are busy. The system is built to reduce chaos, not add to it. We start by looking at their schedule, then use the phases to create a simpler structure around what's already there so they can feel less overwhelmed, not more.

What if my student-athlete misses a live zoom session?

Life happens. If they need to miss a scheduled 1:1 call or the Sunday group planning session, we will reschedule the 1:1 and they will have access to the planning framework so they can still reset their week. I ask for as much notice as possible so we can keep them on track.

Does CHAMPs replace academic tutoring or sport-specific coaching?

No. CHAMPs does not replace subject tutoring or technical coaching in their sport. CHAMPs is not tutoring. It sits alongside those supports. We focus on systems, habits, planning, study skills, and mindset so that tutoring, practice, and all their effort work better together.

What if my student isn't very "motivated" right now?

Many student-athletes come into CHAMPs feeling tired, discouraged, or stuck. We don't wait for perfect motivation. Instead, we work on small wins, simple tools, and a clearer WHY so they can start to feel more in control and see progress again.

Is this program only for certain sports or levels?

No. CHAMPs works for student-athletes across many sports and levels because the core skills, organization, time management, study skills, communication, and mindset are universal. What changes is how those tools are applied to each athlete’s schedule and season.

What happens after the 6 weeks?

At the end of CHAMPs, your student-athlete completes a final self-assessment and reflection so they can see what has changed and what they want to keep working on. From there, they can continue using the systems on their own, or, if it's a good fit, we can talk about ongoing coaching pathways: continue with 1:1 support, or participate in the membership pathway.

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