How to Become a Student Coach
Empower Students
Empower Students. Build a Fulfilling Coaching Career.
Student coaching is one of the fastest-growing specialties in the coaching profession — helping young people and college students improve focus, motivation, time management, and confidence. Whether you’re an educator, resource professional, or simply passionate about helping students thrive, becoming a certified student coach allows you to make a measurable impact on lives while building a rewarding career.
At JST Coaching & Training, we’ve pioneered the field of student and ADHD coaching for over 25 years. Our continuing education programs provide you with the skills and strategies to coach both neurotypical and neurodivergent students with confidence.
Step 1
Understand What a Student Coach Does
Student coaches work with teens, college students, and young adults to help them:
- Strengthen executive function skills (planning, organization, follow-through)
- Manage ADHD and learning differences
- Build motivation and self-awareness
- Navigate academic and personal challenges
- Set realistic goals and develop lifelong learning strategies
Unlike tutoring or counseling, coaching focuses on empowering students to find their own answers — fostering independence, accountability, and growth.
Step 2
Develop Specialized Skills
Student coaching requires an understanding of how learning, motivation, and neurodiversity intersect. JST’s curriculum emphasizes:
- ADHD and Executive Function Coaching
Learn evidence-based strategies for supporting students with attention and organization challenges. - Powerful Questioning and Active Listening
Master core coaching techniques that encourage student reflection and growth. - Goal setting and Accountability Systems
Help students take ownership of their academic and personal success. - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Coaching
Build cultural competence and awareness to support all learners effectively.
Step 3
Enhance Your Coaching Practice or Apply Coaching at Work
Once you’ve completed training, you can:
- Start your own student or academic coaching practice
- Integrate coaching into your current role as a teacher, disability resource provider, counselor, or advisor
- Work with schools, universities, or learning centers that value student-centered coaching
Step 4
Continue Growing as Student Success Coaching
Learn to apply coaching principles within K-12, college, and university settings.
- Coaching Neurodivergent Learners (20 hours, ICF CCEU)
Deepen your expertise in coaching clients with ADHD, autism, and learning differences. - Student Success Coaching for K-12 and Higher Ed Professionals
Learn to apply coaching principles within K-12, college, and university settings. - Private Training and Webinars
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Learn student coaching skills to empower others through growth-oriented conversations.
Join the thousands of coaches who began their careers at JST Coaching & Training.