Helping your scholar stay focused, connected, and growing through the summer months.
Coaching  ·  Compass
a monthly dispatch from Level Up Cincinnati
Issue No. 02
June 2026
This month's theme —
Momentum.
Helping your scholar stay focused, connected, and growing through the summer months.
From the Team

Summer can either feel like a pause or a launchpad. This month is about helping your scholar keep momentum going — whether that means building healthy routines, working toward a career goal, preparing for internships, or simply staying connected to their support system.

Encourage your scholar to think intentionally about how they want to spend their summer. A quick conversation now can help them build confidence, consistency, and clarity before the fall semester begins.

The rest of this issue includes a question for your next check-in, Match Day on the calendar, a look back at our End of Year Celebration with Dean's List recognition, resources to share with scholars, and a short read worth your time.
— the Level Up Team
In This Issue
 
01 The Question for your next conversation
 
02 On the Calendar upcoming events
 
03 Field Notes this month's recap
 
04 Toolkit resources to share
 
05 Worth Reading a short read
 
01
The Question
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What's one habit or routine you want to build this summer that will help you feel more prepared and confident this fall?
Ask your scholar
02
On the Calendar
 
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Oakley Greens · 6:00–8:00 PM
This year we're celebrating at Oakley Greens — elevated putt-putt, food, and drinks. New matches can team up or take each other on over a round while we welcome the incoming freshman class and kick off the year together. Come meet your coach, meet your cohort, and get the year started the right way.
 
03
Field Notes
End of Year celebration
End of Year Celebration — May 2026
A night of celebration to close out the academic year — and a long list of scholars worth recognizing.

Last month we wrapped the academic year at our End of Year Celebration. It was a chance to gather, reflect, and thank every scholar and coach who showed up for each other this year. Thanks to everyone who joined us — these moments are why the work matters.

A special shoutout to the scholars who earned Dean's List honors this semester:

  • —Ana Garay
  • —Ndeye Wade
  • —Sarah Ottley
  • —Nick Corona
  • —Tricia Roth
  • —Jada Wallace
  • —Aldo Espinoza
  • —Nate Dunn
  • —T.J. Matchen
  • —Kyla Thomas
  • —Kiemauri Sanks
  • —Alayah Bowie
  • —Caelyn Harper

If your scholar is on this list, take a moment to celebrate with them — earned recognition lands differently when someone in their corner names it out loud.
04
Toolkit
Wellness
Summer Wellness Resources from Laura Brown
A collection of practical wellness resources from Laura Brown, Director of Nutrition at Kroger Health — healthy meal planning ideas, a plate planner, a list of power snacks, and a guide to reading nutrition labels. Worth sharing with scholars who want to build healthier summer habits.
Open the collection →
Heads Up
End-of-Semester Check-In Survey
Haven't completed the end-of-semester check-in yet? It's a quick way to share how the year landed for you and your scholar — and your input directly shapes how we plan for fall.
Complete the survey →
05
Worth Reading
75 Things to Do With Your Mentees
A practical idea bank from the University of Delaware Lerner College — 75 simple ways to spend time with your scholar, from coffee chats to skill-building outings. Pick a few that fit this summer.
Stay Connected
The App
Level Up Cincinnati
Events, updates, the directory, and your scholar — all in one place.
Contact
Questions? Reach the team.
Jim and JeRod monitor this inbox — reply any time with anything coach-related.

Until next month, coaches.
Level Up Cincinnati
Coaching Compass · Vol. 02
A monthly dispatch for coaches of Level Up Cincinnati — a nonprofit connecting first-generation college students with mentorship, scholarships, and a launch network.

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