(Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is increasingly understood as a brain-based difference that includes unique strengths alongside challenges with emotional and attentional regulation. For college students, ADHD can impact academic outcomes and overall well-being—especially when executive function (EF) demands increase significantly after high school.

Unfortunately, many students with ADHD enter college without having explored how their diagnosis will affect them in this new environment. They may not realize how much support they relied on from parents, teachers, or structured routines. Without that support, students often face overwhelm, anxiety, nervous system dysregulation, and increased academic or mental health struggles.

But with the right support, students with ADHD can thrive in college. JMG College Coaching offers that structure and guidance, helping students build awareness, skills, and confidence to succeed. Coaching may include:

• Understanding ADHD and EF—and how they show up in your daily life

• Developing effective systems for time management, prioritization, and task initiation

• Creating personalized organization strategies

• Choosing a class schedule that works with your energy and focus patterns

• Navigating accommodations and communicating with professors

• Building study habits and managing academic demands

• Learning tools for emotional regulation, self-care, and nervous system support

• Making the most of campus resources

• Receiving consistent support and accountability on your path to graduation

College with ADHD doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With coaching, you don’t have to do it alone. If you're a student, or a parent of a student, with ADHD and want to learn more, I offer a free 30-minute consultation to talk through your unique needs.

HSP (Highly Sensitive Person)
College can be an exciting chapter, but for Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), it can also bring challenges. HSPs experience the world with heightened sensitivity to emotion, environment, and sensory input. They often navigate the world as if the volume is turned up, yet that world isn’t built for their wiring.

Many HSPs are taught to ignore or minimize their needs. In college, this can lead to overwhelm. Demands pile up: loud environments, social expectations, new classes, roommates, and increased independence. The result can be emotional exhaustion, difficulty focusing, EF challenges, shutdowns, or burnout.

Not all HSPs will face these challenges, but for those who do, the right support makes a lasting difference. JMG College Coaching helps HSPs:

• Understand their strengths, values, and sensitivities

• Build self-awareness and self-acceptance

• Reduce stress and protect nervous system health

• Create sensory-friendly routines, spaces, and schedules

• Support emotional well-being and resilience

• Address executive function challenges like time management and organization

• Build motivation and engagement through compassionate, personalized support

• Develop the strategies and tools needed to thrive in both academics and life

With the right support, HSPs can flourish. College coaching can be a safe, structured space to honor your needs, grow your confidence, and navigate a world that wasn’t designed for sensitivity.

Being a student-athlete is both rewarding and demanding. Balancing academics, athletics, and social life requires energy, focus, and resilience. For many, it becomes overwhelming—especially when physical, emotional, and mental demands collide.

College coaching can provide student-athletes with the support, mentorship, and skill-building needed to navigate these pressures. As a former college athlete and coach, I understand the unique challenges and strengths of this experience. I bring specialized training and lived experience to help student-athletes succeed in school without sacrificing well-being or performance.

For neurodivergent athletes, coaching provides essential structure and strategies that respect both academic and athletic goals. This dual-focus approach helps students stay grounded and perform at their best.

Coaching may support student-athletes by helping them:

• Build confidence and clarity in managing academics and athletics

• Set and work toward goals for school, sport, and personal growth

• Understand how ADHD, HSP traits, or other neurodivergence impact performance

• Communicate effectively with coaches, professors, and teammates

• Strengthen emotional regulation, study skills, and time management

• Use campus resources and build meaningful support networks

• Manage stress and avoid burnout

• Create a trusted space for accountability and problem-solving

Participation in sports promotes physical and emotional health, self-esteem, and structure. But when the demands outweigh capacity, support matters. College coaching, especially from someone who truly understands, can be the difference between surviving and thriving.

The first year of college is filled with excitement, change, and challenges. Students are adjusting to life away from home, managing their own schedules, meeting new people, and learning to juggle academic responsibilities with independence. Even students who excelled in high school can feel overwhelmed by the transition.

College coaching supports first-year students as they navigate this major life shift. Whether you’re struggling to keep up, feeling homesick, unsure how to manage your time, or just trying to find your rhythm, coaching offers structure, encouragement, and tools that make the journey smoother.

Support may include:

• Building effective study habits and academic routines

• Learning how to prioritize, plan, and manage time

• Navigating campus resources and forming new support networks

• Developing emotional regulation and stress management skills

• Creating personalized systems for staying organized and focused

• Setting goals that reflect your values, interests, and long-term plans

• Having a safe space to talk through challenges and build confidence

Your first year doesn’t have to feel like sink or swim. With the right support, it can be the start of something empowering. Let’s build a foundation that helps you thrive in college and beyond.