Group Coaching | Andrew Godwin

You See Who He Is at Home

At home, he's smart, kind, and funny. But around everyone else, it's like he becomes a different person.

He gives one-word answers to teachers, coaches, and other adults. Mumbling, no eye contact. Even though you know he has so much more to say.

His phone never buzzes with invites. He has people he sits with at school, but weekends are quiet. He rarely gets asked to hang out, and he won't reach out first.

He retreats to his phone or his room when things feel hard. Avoiding feels safer than risking another awkward moment.

You worry about what's next. College roommates. Interviews. Real relationships. If he can't connect now, what happens when you're not there?

He doesn't need more advice. He needs practice, structure, and a system that actually works.

The 8-Week Journey

Each week builds on the last.

Week 1

Social Awareness and Identity

Where he stands today, and a vision for who he wants to become.

Week 2

Mastering First Impressions

How to feel calm and grounded when meeting new people.

Week 3

Starting Conversations Without Feeling Awkward

Simple, repeatable conversation starters built on shared reality.

Week 4

Holding Conversations and Never Running Out of Things to Say

How to keep conversations flowing without forcing it.

Week 5

Alignment: Matching Delivery to Emotion

How to deliver your message so it actually lands.

Week 6

Non-Verbal Communication

Eye contact, facial expressions, body language, and listening.

Week 7

Different Hats for Different Contexts

Same person, different expression. Adaptability without losing yourself.

Week 8

Making People Feel Good Around You

The subtle nuances that build real connection over time.

Open Cohorts

Fall cohorts now open for enrollment. Tap any cohort below to reserve your son's spot — I'll personally follow up to confirm fit before any payment.

Middle School Intensive

4 Weeks / Live $1,000

For 6th to 8th grade boys
Weekly 1-hour Zoom calls
Self-paced course and private Discord included

July 8 Start Wednesdays at 4:00 PM ET · July 8 – July 29
Full
November 4 Start Wednesdays at 5:00 PM ET · November 4 – December 2 (skips Thanksgiving week) · $1,000
Spots Open

High School Group

8 Weeks / Live $2,000

For 9th to 12th grade guys
Weekly 1-hour Zoom calls
Self-paced course and private Discord included

July 7 Start Tuesdays at 4:00 PM ET · July 7 – August 25
Full
July 9 Start Thursdays at 4:00 PM ET · July 9 – August 27
Full
September 8 Start Tuesdays at 5:00 PM ET · September 8 – October 27 · $2,000
Spots Open
October 8 Start Thursdays at 5:00 PM ET · October 8 – December 3 (skips Thanksgiving week) · $2,000
Spots Open

College

8 Weeks / Live $2,000

For college students
Weekly 1-hour Zoom calls
Self-paced course and private Discord included

August 4 Start Tuesdays at 2:30 PM ET · August 4 – September 22
Full
September 8 Start Tuesdays at 1:00 PM ET · September 8 – October 27 · $2,000
Spots Open
October 8 Start Thursdays at 1:00 PM ET · October 8 – December 3 (skips Thanksgiving week) · $2,000
Spots Open

Group not the right fit? I also offer 1:1 coaching, and a limited number of year-long mentorship spots for select families. Learn more on my main site →

From My Last Group Cohort

5 → 8

Average self-rated social confidence, before and after the program. On a scale of 1 to 10.

"Something that really stuck out was when Andrew spoke about the spotlight effect. People don't notice your mistakes as much as you think. It really shaped my mindset for the rest of the program."

Group Cohort Participant

"At school, I feel like I can keep up with basic small talk and turn it into a real conversation. I would listen to others at my table, but now I actually join in."

Group Cohort Participant

"As a psychotherapist, part of my job is figuring out which services support someone's journey. My teen experienced remarkable growth in communication, accountability, motivation, and resilience after just a few sessions. One of the best investments I've made as a parent."

Parent & Licensed Psychotherapist

"I found Andrew on Instagram and got in touch to help our son expand his conversation skills going into college interviews. We were thrilled with the results that we saw immediately. Our son enjoyed his time every week and grew each week. Great investment!"

Parent of High School Senior

"I watched about 30 of Andrew's IG posts before contacting him. After our first conversation, we developed a lot of comfort and signed up one of our kids to work with him. My son gained a lot from the sessions, quickly, and we had rapid results. Andrew develops a rapport quickly and his caring really shows."

Parent of High School Sophomore

Common Questions

What parents ask most often before booking.

What if my son doesn't want to do this? +

Most don't, at first. Almost every parent I talk to says, "I'm not sure he'll be open to it." That's normal. Deep down, most of these guys do want to feel more confident. They just don't know how to ask for help.

What works: framing it as a career and academic mentor instead of "social skills help," and reminding him that the other guys in the group are exactly like him. Once he's in, the resistance usually drops fast.

Won't a group be uncomfortable for a shy or introverted kid? +

This is the most common worry, and the answer is no. The guys in these groups are typically smart, kind, capable, and often academic or athletic. They're working on the same things your son is, and that shared experience is exactly what creates the confidence. Everyone is in it together, judgment-free.

I keep groups very small (3 to 6 guys) so every guy gets real time and reps. By session two or three, the group dynamic has usually clicked.

How is this different from therapy? +

Therapy is for processing emotions, anxiety, and mental health. Coaching is for building specific skills with practice and feedback. The two complement each other, and many of my clients are in therapy and use coaching alongside it.

I'm not a therapist, and I don't pretend to be. If your son is in crisis or working through serious mental health challenges, therapy comes first. If he has a skills gap, that's where I come in.

My son has ADHD, autism, or another diagnosis. Will this work? +

Many of my clients are neurodivergent. ADHD, autism, dyslexia, processing differences. These are common in the guys I work with. The frameworks I teach are concrete and structured, which often works really well for ND learners.

That said, group coaching requires a kid who can engage in conversation and follow along. If your son needs more intensive, individualized support, I'll be honest with you on our call about whether group is the right fit, or whether 1:1 would serve him better.

What if he misses a session? +

Life happens. All sessions are recorded so he can catch up, and the full self-paced course is included so he can review concepts on his own time. Showing up live is where the practice happens, so I encourage consistency. If you have a known travel week or activity that conflicts, we'll talk about it on the call before he commits.

Do you offer a refund? +

Because spots are limited and groups stay small, I don't offer refunds once a cohort begins. But I only accept families I'm confident I can help. That's what the call is for. If I don't think it's the right fit for your son, I'll tell you honestly before you commit a dollar.

I'm Andrew Godwin

I help middle school, high school, and college guys build the social skills that school never taught them. After five years working with young engineers at Fidelity Investments, I kept seeing the same pattern. Smart, capable people who couldn't advocate for themselves or build relationships, not because they weren't talented, but because no one had ever taught them how to connect. Now I work with families across the country to fix that. I personally review every waitlist submission.

Help Your Son Build Real Social Confidence