Youth Mentor & Sports Training Coach
Every Kid Needs Someone In their corner.
I help kids and teens build confidence, find their voice, strengthen their mindset and develop life skills through mentoring, movement, sports, conversation and connection.
With over 30 years of experience working with children as an educator, PE teacher, basketball coach, author and mentor, I provide one-on-one and small group support for kids who need encouragement, guidance, structure, confidence and another trusted adult in their life.
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If your child could benefit from another positive person in their corner, I would love to connect.
Ivory Hunter
Youth Mentor & Sports Training Coach
Serving families in the Los Angeles area
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Every kid needs someone in their corner.
Why I Do This
After years of teaching, coaching, and working with young people, I have learned that every child is carrying something.
Some kids carry doubt.Some carry fear. Some carry pressure. Some carry loneliness. Some carry anger, confusion, or the feeling that nobody really sees them.
That is why I do this work.
My goal is to help kids understand what they are carrying and give them the tools to carry themselves with more confidence, discipline, self-awareness, and purpose. I believe young people need more than instruction. They need connection. They need encouragement. They need someone who can listen, challenge them, laugh with them, move with them, and remind them of who they are capable of becoming.
Sometimes parents need additional support too. Not because they are not doing enough, but because raising kids takes a village. I want to be part of that village — a positive, consistent, trusted presence who helps kids grow in school, sports, friendships, and life.
What I Offer
One-on-One Mentoring
Personalized support for kids and teens who need help building confidence, improving communication, developing a stronger mindset, or navigating life transitions.
Small Group Mentoring
Positive group sessions where kids learn connection, leadership, communication, teamwork, and confidence with peers.
Sports Training & Movement
Basketball skills, fundamentals, conditioning, coordination, discipline, teamwork, and confidence-building through sports and physical activity.
School Transition Support
Helping students adjust to new schools, new grades, middle school, high school, social changes, peer pressure, and increased expectations.
Confidence & Mindset Coaching
Helping kids develop self-belief, positive self-talk, emotional awareness, resilience, discipline, and the ability to respond instead of react.
Parent Support Partnership
Providing parents with another trusted adult who can help support their child’s growth, confidence, communication, and overall development.
Who I Work With
I work with elementary, middle school, and high school students who may need support with:
Confidence , Mindset , Sports development , School transitions, Friendships , Communication , Self-esteem, Leadership, Focus and discipline , Emotional awareness , Positive decision-making Social connection.
My Approach
My approach is simple: connect first, then coach.
Kids learn best when they feel seen, heard, respected, and supported. I use real conversations, sports, movement, reflection, encouragement, and fun to help young people open up, grow, and develop the tools they need to become their best selves.
This is not about perfection.It is about progress. It is about confidence. It is about connection. It is about helping kids carry the right mindset into every room they enter.
