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Frequently Asked Questions
Coaching is a collaborative process that empowers individuals to identify and achieve their goals. It involves a partnership between a coach and a client, where the coach provides support, accountability, and tools to help the client unlock their potential and overcome obstacles.
Unlike therapy, coaching is not focused on healing past traumas or treating mental health issues, but on creating actionable strategies for future success.
Coaches don't give direct advice or solve problems for their clients; instead, they ask powerful questions and use various techniques to help clients discover their own solutions. Coaching is not mentoring or consulting, as it assumes the client is creative, resourceful, and the expert in their own life and work.
Coaching and therapy serve different, though complementary, purposes. Therapy is focused on healing past traumas, managing mental health conditions, and providing clinical treatment. In contrast, coaching is a collaborative process that empowers individuals to identify and achieve their goals in the present and future. Coaches do not diagnose or treat mental illness, but support clients in developing actionable strategies, accountability, and the confidence to reach their full potential.
1:1 coaching dives deep into your personal goals, pressures, and mindset habits, with tailored strategies and accountability. Group workshops bring teams, coaches, or parents together to learn practical tools and build a strong, shared culture.
The number of coaching sessions required can vary greatly depending on the client's specific goals, the complexity of their challenges, and their commitment to the coaching process.
Many clients see meaningful progress within 6-12 sessions, but the duration of our work together will be tailored to your individual needs. We'll regularly assess your progress and adjust the plan as necessary to ensure you're achieving the results you desire.
Founded by a former Princeton Division I athlete who experienced the highs and lows of competitive sports firsthand, we blend personal experience with research-backed tools to create coaching that’s relatable, practical, and transformative.
Inspired by the name of our founder's position on the basketball court, Power Forward is a mindset and mantra that we reference when facing adversity or striving for a goal.
Our coaching approach is solution-focused and action-oriented. We believe everyone has the internal resources they need to succeed – our role is to help you:
- Identify clear, attainable goals
- Develop practical strategies to reach these goals
- Overcome obstacles
- Build sustainable habits for long-term success
I combine evidence-based coaching techniques with practical tools you can use in your daily life.
We primarily coach middle school, high school, and college student-athletes, as well as coaches, trainers, and parents. Whether it’s 1:1 coaching, skills training, or group workshops, we’re here to support anyone committed to helping athletes thrive.
We offer 1:1 mindset coaching, combined mindset and basketball skills training, group workshops for teams and parents, and tailored sessions for coaches and trainers.
Nope. While basketball is a big part of our story, we coach student-athletes from all sports. The mindset tools we teach apply whether you’re on the court, field, track, pool, or any sports setting!
Most coaching and consultations are virtual. In-person basketball skills training and workshops are available locally in NYC and parts of NJ, CT, and PA.
Book a free consultation to explore your goals and how we can support you or your team.
We’ll get to know each other, discuss your goals and challenges, and see if Power Forward is a good fit for you or your student-athlete. There’s no commitment—just a conversation.
Our 1:1 coaching sessions are designed for the student-athlete. However, we offer parent sessions and check-ins to help you best support your child’s growth.