Youth Mentoring

Empowering the Next Generation Through Chess

Build your child’s confidence, focus, and strategic thinking with our youth mentoring program.

What is Youth Mentoring Through Chess?

Our mentoring program is designed to use chess as a fun and engaging tool to teach critical life skills. Through structured coaching, regular matches, and tournaments, children develop strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and resilience that extend far beyond the chessboard.

Key Features

  • Weekly 1-hour mentoring sessions.

  • Individual and group coaching tailored to each child’s skill level.

  • Participation in tournaments to build competitive and teamwork skills.

Why Chess? The Benefits for Your Child

  • Critical Thinking

85% of participants reported improved problem-solving skills within three months.

  • Confidence and Resilience

90% of children gained greater self-confidence and adaptability after participating in the program.

  • Focus and Discipline

Participants showed a 20% improvement in attention span after consistent mentoring sessions.

What Does a Mentoring Session Look Like?

Warm-Up Exercises

Quick chess-based drills to sharpen focus.

Guided Coaching

Hands-on instruction covering tactics, strategies, and life lessons.

Gameplay

Supervised matches to apply skills in a fun, supportive environment.

Feedback & Growth

Personalized feedback to encourage improvement and celebrate progress.

Testimonials

What Our Community Says

Coach Brian has taken my 7-year-old daughter Naima from a beginner to a confident tournament player. His patient, encouraging style has built her skills, confidence, and discipline. We’re truly grateful for his impact

Valerie

Testimonials

What Our Community Says

The Mall Chess Match Series became my favorite part of the week. I’ve improved my game and made so many new friends!

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Sarah A.

Age 12

Program Details and

Pricing

Session Format

  • Weekly 1-hour mentoring sessions.

  • In-person at our local centers.

Target Age Group

  • Designed for Youth aged 15–35.

Pricing

  • $25/session (billed in blocks of 10 sessions).

Tournaments

  • Participation in local tournaments to enhance competitive skills.

Getting Started is Easy!

Choose Your Program

Select the mentoring package that fits your child’s needs.

Register Online

Use our secure portal to complete your registration in minutes.

Start Growing

Attend your first session and see your child’s confidence, focus, and strategic thinking flourish!

Help Your Child Build Confidence,

Focus, and Strategic Thinking

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