About Coach Wells

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Life not only builds character, but it reveals it. My coaching philosophy, whether in athletics coaching, career coaching, or life coaching, is rooted in character, passion, and purpose. I firmly believe that who you are is always bigger than what you do, what position you play, or what your title says.

Whether I'm working with athletes or professionals, the foundation remains the same: people first. A scoreboard, a promotion, a championship, or a job offer matters, but they are never the whole story. The best coaches I've admired and aspire to be understand that the real work happens in the person, not just the performance.

I'll be honest. I've taken more than a few notes from Ted Lasso—not for the soccer tactics, but for the philosophy. Ted focuses more on the people in front of him than on the scoreboard. He values curiosity over judgment, sees people for who they can become rather than who they’ve been, and embraces the radical idea that kindness and high expectations go hand in hand. That’s the kind of coaching I believe in across all areas, from athletics coaching to life coaching.

In sports, that means creating an environment that is competitive, energized, and organized—where athletes are free to express their personality within the structure of the team. In my career coaching and life coaching, I help individuals peel back the noise of hustle culture and reconnect with their true selves, including their strengths, values, and the passions that light them up. We then work on building a life and career that reflects who they are, not the other way around.

This journey should feel meaningful and, yes, even fun. Not every moment will be comfortable, and real growth rarely is, but if the process feels completely joyless or disconnected from who you are, something needs to change.

Expectations are high, but they're rooted in reality. Everyone I work with is treated with respect, fairness, and genuine compassion. However, not everyone is treated the same because we are all unique individuals with different histories, strengths, and blind spots. That isn’t a challenge to fix, but rather the beauty of being human—and it’s exactly where the best coaching begins.

You don’t need to be fixed. You just need someone in your corner who sees your potential, even when you don’t.

I have spent 3 years as a Life Calling Career Coach at Ashland University within the Career Center, focusing on life coaching and career coaching for students. I hold a Master's of Applied Bible and Theology from Ashland Theological Seminary and served as the Director of Development & Operations at The Salvation Army Kroc Center from 2019 to 2022, where I also integrated elements of athletics coaching.

Head Coaching Experience in Athletics Coaching

Ohio State University Mansfield/North Central State

Lake Center Christian High School

Brenham Christian Academy

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (Assistant) - where I also engaged in career coaching and life coaching to support student-athletes in their personal and professional development.

Head Coaching Experience in Athletics Coaching: 

- Orange Christian Academy 

- Brenham Christian Academy 

- Grand River Academy 

- Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (Assistant in Career Coaching) 

- Ashland High School (Volunteer Assistant in Life Coaching)

Athletic Director (BCA/OCA) focusing on enhancing athletics coaching programs. Teacher (GRA, BCA, OCA) at Lake Center Christian School, where I also integrate life coaching principles. Experience in ESPN Broadcast Production for NCAA Football, Basketball, Lacrosse, Hockey, and Soccer. Currently serve as a Play-by-Play Broadcaster since 1995, combining my passion for sports with career coaching opportunities.