Non-Radar Lab Coaching Program
REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE. SIDE BY SIDE WITH YOU THROUGH THE ACADEMY.
Personalized coaching from a 26-year FAA veteran and former Academy instructor — designed to help you perform at your best during the enroute lab phases. You've got this.
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You're at the Academy. The Pressure Is Real.
I've been where you are — and I've watched hundreds of students go through it. Here's what I know:
Overwhelmed by the Pace
The labs move fast. You barely process one problem set before the next one hits. It feels like you're always behind.
Studying Hard but Not Seeing Results
You're putting in the hours, but your scores don't reflect your effort. Something about your approach needs to change.
No One to Talk To Who Gets It
Your classmates are stressed too. Your instructors can't coach you outside the lab. You need someone in your corner.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone — and reaching out for guidance is one of the smartest moves you can make right now.
What You Get: Side by Side Coaching
This isn't a generic study course. This is personalized, 1-on-1 time with me as your coach — walking through the lab portions of the enroute academy together.
🎯 Performance Breakdown Analysis
We identify exactly where mistakes and hesitation patterns are happening — then build a plan to fix them.
🧠 Controller Thinking Strategies
Learn how experienced controllers actually process traffic situations — the mental models your instructors use but rarely teach explicitly.
📚 Study System Rebuilding
We create study routines that reinforce real learning and retention — not just cramming that fades under pressure.
📋 Evaluation Preparation
Approach eval scenarios with preparation and confidence instead of anxiety. We rehearse the mindset and mechanics together.
💪 Confidence & Stress Management
Practical strategies to stay focused under performance pressure — because talent means nothing if stress shuts you down.
🗣️ Honest Professional Feedback
Clear, respectful guidance about your progress and performance readiness. No sugarcoating — just real life experience working for you.
Why Work With Me?
I spent over 26 years working as an air traffic controller in the FAA. After that, I taught both Non-radar and Radar at the Academy as an A-Lead and Lead instructor.
During that time, I saw firsthand how many capable students struggled — not because they lacked intelligence or work ethic — but because they needed better performance strategies, structure, and mentorship. Things the FAA and your instructors simply can't provide.
I've also been hosting the Side by Side ATC podcast for over 15 months with 6,000+ downloads, helping students just like you navigate this journey.
My coaching focuses on helping you perform closer to your potential — side by side, every step of the way.
Program Structure & Investment
Designed to support you during the lab portions of the Enroute Academy.
What's Included
- ✅ 2 weeks of dedicated coaching
- ✅ 2 private coaching sessions per week
- ✅ Personalized performance & study guidance
- ✅ Ongoing mentorship & accountability
Is It Too Late to Improve? Not Even Close.
Many students assume that struggling early means they can't recover. In reality, improvement is absolutely possible when you get clear structure and experienced guidance early enough.
The sooner you reach out, the more time we have to adjust your performance habits and rebuild your confidence before the final evaluations.
You've got this. Let's work through it — side by side.