The evidence

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 change before coaching → after

The same students, before and after the work.

Set weekly goals
Before
5%
After
97%
Feel accountable for their goals
Before
9%
After
96%
Reach their goals
Before
24%
After
81%

Source: Russell Coaching Student Survey, February 2026 — students reporting before vs. after working with a coach.

In the classroom
The headline
96%

of students say they're doing better academically thanks to Russell Coaching.

In their own words

Coaching improved my grades and decreased procrastination.

Russell Coaching student · anonymous, Feb 2026

I enjoy meeting with my coach each week to set new goals. It helps me stay focused and continue improving.

Russell Coaching student · anonymous, Feb 2026

My coach is supportive, easy to talk to, and genuinely cares about how I'm doing each week.

Russell Coaching student · anonymous, Feb 2026
Why it works

The relationship is the method.

Connection comes first — and the students feel it. That's not a slogan, it's what they reported.

76%
enjoy meeting with their coach each week
89%
say their virtual coaching meetings are successful
96%
say their coach holds them accountable for their goals
How students describe their coach
Holds me accountable without judgment 80%
Helps me set realistic goals 86%
Easy to talk to 90%
Cares about how I'm doing 93%

Source: Russell Coaching Student Survey, February 2026.

The data, real evidence

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.

Index
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