Academic Coaching for Student-Athletes
We help student-athletes manage school, schedules, parent/teacher/coach communication, and future goals so they succeed on and off the field
This isn't just tutoring. This is transformation.
why we exist
student-athletes have to navigate school, sports, and the recruiting process. we help build them systems to succeed.
Between practice, competition, schoolwork, expectations, and emotional pressure,
today’s athletes are carrying more than ever. We feel so proud of them balancing everything, but they don't have to do it all on their own.
That’s why we created CarpeDiem Academics:
We help your athlete prioritize what's most important and help build a persoanlized plan for their longterm success beyond high school. Over the past 15 years, we have helped hundreds of student-athletes develop successful academic systems and communication between support systems.
Our Approach Blends
Academic coaching
Communication
NLP programming
confidence tools
Identity support
Elite Mindset coaching
When you know and stick to a system, success is faster and confidence follows.
Academic & Mindset Coaching
Because your athlete’s brain deserves as much training as their body.
We support student-athletes with:
Personalized academic planning
ADHD-friendly study systems
Time management that matches their training load
Mindset coaching to build confidence and consistency
Tools for focus, emotional regulation, and motivation
We strengthen the mental side of achievement - in class and in competition.
NLP Performance Coaching
Using proven Mindset techniques, we help athletes:
Reframe fear, perfectionism, and procrastination
Build resilience under pressure
Rewrite limiting beliefs
Re-establish identity beyond sport
Create mental habits that match their goals
"What CDA does for Athlete development is unparallel to anything out there. We are not about temporaty success in grades and sports, we build systems our athletes can carry to college and beyond." ~CDA Parent
Sport specific Support
Every sport places different demands on the brain, body, and schedule.
That's why CarpeDiem's coaches are academically excellent former high school or NCAA athletes who know the grind and understand the systems and mentality your athlete needs to succeed. The time we spend in sport and school should build systems for lifelong success!
We tailor Our support for
Gymnasts
Football players
Track athletes
Soccer players
Swimmers
Baseball players
Cheer/Dance
Multi-sport athletes
We build systems for:
Structure at home
Clear academic planning
Communication tools
Mindset strategies for teen behavior
Alignment with coaches + teachers
Because when the mind becomes stronger, everything else follows.
Parent Support
Founded by a former NCAA Division I gymnast and elite athlete parent, CarpeDiem Academics provides proven systems that help student-athletes succeed by design, not by chance.
Supporting a student-athlete is a full-time job and you shouldn’t have to do it alone.
We help parents with:
Structure at home
Clear academic planning
Communication tools
Mindset strategies for teen behavior
Goal alignment with coaches + teachers
When the whole family has support, the whole family can breathe again.
Your student-athlete’s transformation starts here
What Parents are saying
“CarpeDiem Academics put the heart back into my family. No more arguments about homework and grades, because the coaches are on top of it. Her confidence went up, her grades improved, and we can enjoy family time again.”
– Carrie, CDA Mom of Gymnast
Follow CDA on Instagram!
Champions aren’t just built from reps but mindset.
We help them get back up when they want to give up.
This channel is led by Founder Tika Haake - guiding athletes and parents with the tools they need to excel academically, stay strong emotionally, and build a future they’re proud of.
Our Academic Programs For Athletes Include
Weekly Academic Managment & Planning
Homework & Test Prep Accountability
NLP Coaching for Mindset and Performance
Homeschool Coaching for Elite Athletes
ACT Prep, Merit Scholarships & College Planning
Guidance on NCAA Recruiting Process
Athlete Personalized Private + Group Tutoring
Book Your Success Session Today
And see how we can help your athlete thrive - in school, in sport, and in life.
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Testimonials
“This was a game-changer for our daughter. Her confidence went up, her grades improved, and our whole home feels calmer.”
– Gymnast Mom, Level 10
Real Stories. Real Results.
Leanne
CDA Parent
Thanks to CarpeDiem coaches' guidance, my daughter is prepared to continue this success in college. I will be forever grateful for her help, and my daughter is so lucky to have someone like Tika in her corner!
Courtney
CDA Student
I really struggled with the ACT before going to CDA. The coaches took the time to understand how I learn and found the best way to help me achieve my goals. After just my first session, I left with more knowledge than I had when I came in. With their help, my score improved significantly and I can now get into my dream college!
Heidi
CDA Parent
With the Academic Success Coaching program, my daughter received one on one help that was a great fit to her personality. She had a very good rapport with her academic coach, and her grade in class went up a letter grade! CDA is the best!
Emily
CDA Student
In a matter of 3 months, my success coach was able to help me move my grade two letter grades! She was patient and efficient in each one of our sessions together and gave me confidence to trust myself during tests.
Tim
CDA Parent
CarpeDiem was pivotal to my student's success. They not only teach the subject well, but also how to study, which is lacking in the school system. Great complement to normal course work.
The Edge Every Athlete Needs.
For Who They Are.
For Who They’re Becoming.
For What Comes Next.
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