What actually changes when families work with us.
— measured, not promised.
Connected Coaching isn't tips and tricks, and it isn't a quick fix. It's a comprehensive, research-based, relational approach — and the change it produces is measurable. Every number on this page comes straight from Dr. Russell's February 2026 student survey, answered by the students themselves.
The same students, before and after the work.
Source: Russell Coaching Student Survey, February 2026 — students reporting before vs. after working with a coach.
of students say they're doing better academically thanks to Russell Coaching.
Coaching improved my grades and decreased procrastination.
I enjoy meeting with my coach each week to set new goals. It helps me stay focused and continue improving.
My coach is supportive, easy to talk to, and genuinely cares about how I'm doing each week.
The relationship is the method.
Connection comes first — and the students feel it. That's not a slogan, it's what they reported.
Source: Russell Coaching Student Survey, February 2026.
Every chart, in full.
The four survey infographics plus the Connected Coaching framework — each one from Dr. Russell's February 2026 survey. Click any to view full size.
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