The CHAMP Factor Academy is a nonprofit that provides Identity-Based Mindset & Performance training for high school and college students and athletes.

Our mission is simple but powerful:

To help students and athletes understand who they are (identity), so they can show up strong in what they do (performance). Especially in the moments that matter most.

Backed by a network of generous donors, the Academy offers access to elite-level mental strength and leadership training designed to elevate performance in sports and in life.

Nominees must be a High School Junior, Senior, or College Student to qualify.


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In the Game of Sports and Life

Your Biggest Opponent is the One in Your Mind

How much of your SPORT do you believe is impacted by your mental game?


25%...   50%...   75%...?



Even if you say only 25%... If you're not actively training your mind with a proven system, that means you're spending 100% of your training on only 75% of your performance.

Now ask yourself the same question about life...

How much of your LIFE do you believe is impacted by your mental game?


25%...   50%...   75%...?



If you want to reach your full potential in life, strengthening and renewing your mind is a must.

The Solution

That's where The CHAMP Factor Online Academy comes in.

We help students and athletes like you train the most overlooked aspect of performance... Your Mind.

Doing this helps you unlock your potential inside and outside of sports.

This isn't just about performing better. It's about living better and becoming stronger from the inside-out!
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This isn’t just a course. It’s a movement.

An immersive 6-month experience designed to help you Know Yourself, Grow Yourself, and Lead Yourself Like a CHAMP.


Inside of the Academy, you'll get:

🎯 CHAMP Classes – Self-paced micro-lessons to help you build your CHAMP Identity and unlock your mental strength.

 CHAMP Factor Techniques – Simple, science-backed tools to manage stress and boost performance.

⚡ CHAMP Challenges – Apply what you’re learning in real life so it sticks.

🔄 Weekly Self-Assessments – Track your growth. See your progress.

✅ Daily CHAMP Checks – Quick check-ins to keep your mindset strong and balanced.

🎧 Weekly CHAMP Tracks – Motivational audios to reset your mind and fuel your focus.

🎤 Mentor Moments – Got a question? Ask it. Get real talk and wisdom from our Board of Champions — leaders, athletes, and mentors who’ve been there.

🌍 CHAMP Community – Connect with other Academy CHAMPs across the country. You’re not doing this alone.

🎙️ Live Webinars – Hear from elite performers and game-changers who bring the heat and drop wisdom.


Students across the country are already experiencing the difference in how they think, how they lead, and how they live.

Don't just Take Our Word For It...

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Traco Rachal, USC Football Coach

Traco Rachal

USC Football Player Development Character Coach
"The CHAMP Factor has strategies to be able to assist us to be the best version of ourselves as possible. We all go through challenges and the biggest opponent we are going to face is the one that we see in the mirror. It's important to be able to see ourselves as winners and plan for success. This is what The CHAMP Factor provides for us at USC."

- Traco Rachal, USC Football Player Development

Take This Assessment

How Many of These Scenarios Can You Relate To?

1. You train hard, push yourself, and give everything to the game. But deep down, you know talent and hard work aren’t enough. You know mental strength separates the great from the good.
2. You strive for perfection and get frustrated when things don’t go exactly right. One mistake lingers in your mind and throws you off your game.
3. You dominate in practice, but when it’s time to compete, something changes. You tense up. You overthink. You don’t perform like you know you can.
4. Some days, you’re locked in. You feel unstoppable. Other days, nothing clicks, and you don’t know why. The inconsistency drives you crazy.
5. You feel the pressure and expectations from coaches, teammates, and parents, It’s like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. You love the game, but sometimes the stress makes it hard to enjoy competing.
6. You’re stuck in a slump. You’ve played at a high level before, but now? Something is off, and you can’t seem to get back to where you were.

7. Or Maybe... You’ve got it all together. You’re locked in, performing at a high level. You're having success in competition and you want to keep it that way.

If you connected with any of the previous statements, then The CHAMP Factor Online Academy is exactly what you need. It’s designed to help you strengthen your mental game and unlock your full potential.

1. You juggle school, family, life responsibilities, and expectations. No matter how much effort you put in, stress and distractions make it hard to stay focused and confident when it matters most.
2. You set high expectations for yourself, but when things don’t go as planned, you get stuck in your own head. The pressure to be perfect makes it hard to move forward.
3. You study, prepare, and know your stuff, but when the pressure is on... tests, interviews, big moments, self-doubt creeps in, and you don’t show up at your best.
4. Some days, you're confident and motivated. Other days, you're stuck in a rut, struggling to find the energy or mindset to perform at your best. You wish you could control your focus and emotions better.
5. Whether it’s grades, college plans, family, or your future, the pressure to succeed feels overwhelming. You try to stay on top of everything, but it’s exhausting.
6. You’ve had times when you were feeling good, but now you feel stuck. You feel unmotivated, frustrated, or unsure how to move forward in life. You know you're capable of more, but something is holding you back.

7. Or Maybe... Things are going well. You’re handling school, responsibilities, and relationships without major issues. But you know at some point, challenges will come and you want to be ready when they do.

If any of these statements sound familiar, The CHAMP Factor Online Academy is for you. Master your mindset, take control, and start winning in life.

Take Your Next Step

Be a CHAMP and do CHAMP things

The CHAMP Factor Academy is an exclusive online community open by nomination and selection only. 

Nominees must be a High School Junior, Senior, or College Student to qualify.


Fully funded scholarships are available, as funding allows, for schools who are nominated and selected thanks to our generous donors who CHAMP-it-Forward.


Don’t wait! Nominate a deserving school to start the journey to becoming a CHAMP and doing CHAMP things.

Challenges will come.  Will you be ready?
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