Advising

Deepen the impact of your organization on young lives with our Advising services, designed to improve the skills and approach of businesses and organizations serving tweens, teens, and emerging adults. We offer a range of consulting services and professional development options that equip your team with the skills and knowledge to effectively guide young adults through evidence-based coaching skills.

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Transformative Group Learning & Development for Youth Serving Organizations

As an organization trying to make a difference in the lives of youth, professional development and educational programs are essential for improving the effectiveness of your team. The Youth Coaching Institute is a global leader in providing training to youth coaches and other youth-serving professionals.

Our Advising services are a powerful tool for organizations committed to the positive development of young individuals, such as schools, higher education institutions, juvenile detention centers, churches, and community-serving organizations. We can provide your team with specialized training and workshop opportunities, equipping with them the opportunity to learn practical coaching skills that they can readily apply to their daily work.

Explore Our Advising Services

By empowering the adults who guide and support today’s youth, we aim to amplify the positive impact of the adolescents under your care, creating a ripple effect of growth, understanding, and empowerment within your community. Through our consulting, program development, and supervision services, we’ll provide your team with the insights and techniques needed to foster resilience, encourage academic success, and support healthy transitions into independent adulthood.

Advising Options

In-house Coach Training Program Development

Advising Services
We can build your in-house coach training program to equip your staff to coach well integrating national coaching standards and evidence-based practices tailored to your audience and mission. We can also update your existing coach training program to align with national coaching standards and/or integrate most up-to-date coaching science.

Coaching Program Development

Advising Services
We can build your direct coaching programs and services to integrate national coaching standards, most up-to-date coaching science, models and theories relevant to your audience and mission. We can also update your existing programs to elevate your impact and effectiveness.

Coach Management, Supervision, & Quality Assurance

Advising Services
We can develop or support you developing your internal coaching competencies, policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards. Including, performance evaluation and key performance indicators relevant to coaching aligned with the national standards.

Additional Workshops

Professional Development Workshops

Live or Virtual Training

Enhance the expertise of staff in youth-focused organizations with our Professional Development Workshops, ranging from 1 to 3 hours, tailored for virtual or in-person delivery. These workshops offer evidence-based knowledge, practical tools, and strategies, along with skills practice and debriefing sessions on key topics like adolescent development, motivation, academic resilience, basic coaching skills, desistance coaching, and career discovery for emerging adults.

Have Questions? Schedule a Q&A With Us.

Whether you have some coaching experience under your belt, want to better serve youth in your profession, or are exploring a profitable and fulfilling career choice, we’re here to guide you on the best path forward. Fill out our contact form or schedule a live 20-minute Q&A to learn more.

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What to Expect for Advising Services

Our mission is to foster resilience and thriving for youth and emerging adults in life, school, and work. We are passionate about supporting schools, higher education institutions, juvenile detention centers, churches, community serving organizations, and/or any other setting where youth are served to integrate evidence-based coaching and adolescent well-being science into their work. We’ll meet with you to understand your needs, goals, and scope of projects; collaborate to ensure services and products remain aligned with your mission, vision, and goals; offer insights, recommendations, guidance, and collaborative support through the brainstorming, research, planning, and development of your programs and services.

Why Choose the Youth Coaching Institute?

Evidence-Based Approach

Our curriculum is grounded in proven behavioral health principles, focusing on adolescent interventions that enhance self-perceptions, engagement, and positive behaviors while reducing challenges.

Community of Social Change Agents

At YCI, we’re a community of social change agents, transformed from our adolescent struggles into thriving adults, now dedicated to guiding the next generation through their journey.

Flexible and Virtual Learning Environment

Our flexible training model accommodates even the busiest lifestyles and is designed for professionals across the globe, ensuring a seamless learning experience. We offer both live and self-paced courses.

International Coaching Federation Accreditation

Stand out in the field of youth coaching with our internationally recognized certifications. The ICF is one of the highest-regarded coaching certification organizations, known for its stringent education and rigorous credentialing.  

Reach Out to Us to Learn More

Have questions or want to speak with a member of our team? Schedule a meeting or reach out to us directly, and we’ll be happy to assist you on your coaching journey.

Youth Coaching Expert Insights

Discover a library of free expert resources exploring the youth coaching landscape, the experiences of adolescents today, and opportunities to strengthen your approach. 

Elevate Your Impact and Start Coaching Today

Make a positive and measurable impact with the Youth Coaching Institute.  Develop your coaching skillset and begin the journey to becoming a certified youth life coach today.