COACH is ideal for school systems, nonprofit organizations, medical care facilities, churches, day care facilities, correctional facilities and other businesses that provide services to young people. 

COACH Objectives:

• Build character development skills
• Develop a consistent goal setting system
• Polish verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills
• Enhance problem solving/creative thinking skills
• Explore stress and stress management techniques
• Gain leadership development skills

The COACH program will:

• Boost student motivation and creative thinking
• Enhance self-image, responsibility and self-confidence
• Develop and reinforce the foundation for self-sufficiency
• Engage students who may have difficulty in a traditional classroom setting
• Enhance class morale
• Motivate students to actively participate in their educational, professional and personal future
• Promote academic achievement and healthier lifestyles
• Ready students for their future!

The COACH Program Contains the Following Training Modules
Goal Setting Character Development Communication Skills Development Problem Solving / Creative Thinking Stress Management	Leadership Development Job Preparation / Interviewing Skills Business and Social Etiquette Budgeting & Money Management Conflict Resolution

 

NOW AVAILABLE ... THE MOTIVATOR

The Motivator is a newsletter publication to support the efforts of the COACH program.  Separate editions are available for both middle and high school students, as well as an edition created for parents, teachers and guidance counselors.

Discussion topics include:

• Tips on college planning
• Job training tips

• Handling school transitions
  

Available issues of The Motivator include:

• November 2004
• December 2004
• January 2005
• February 2005 - Special Edition (Adobe pdf file)

 

For more information about COACH or
to obtain a free copy of The Motivator, contact
Marilyn at 804.782.1938 or mhwestcon@aol.com.