A look back at the year with your scholar, and a conversation that turns reflection into what's next.
Coaching  ·  Compass
a monthly dispatch from Level Up Cincinnati

Issue No. 01
May 2026
This month's theme —
Celebrating
Growth.
A look back at the year with your scholar, and a conversation that turns reflection into what's next.
From the Team

This month is about reflection and looking ahead. Help your scholar look back on the past year and talk through a milestone they're proud of. Then shift the conversation forward — summer goals, and how you can support them in getting there.

The rest of the issue is the stuff you might need along the way: a question to bring to your next check-in, two events on the calendar, notes from our last Coach Social Hour, two resources worth knowing, and something worth reading.

— 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
What's one thing you accomplished this year that you're most proud of — and one goal you want to tackle this summer?
Ask your scholar
02
On the Calendar
 
MAY
07
Aces Pickleball · 5:00–7:00 PM
Food, drinks, and pickleball as we close out the academic year. Whether you're an ace or new to the sport, it'll be a blast.
View in the app →
 
MAY
29
New Riff Distilling
A panel of women leaders from MadTree Brewing sharing their career journeys and lessons learned. Part of our monthly women's programming through HERizon.
View in the app →
 
03
Field Notes
Coaches gathered at the April 2026 Coach Social Hour
Coach Social Hour — April 2026
Last month we brought current coaches and a few prospective coaches together to connect, share ideas, and strengthen the program.

Here's a snapshot of what we covered:

  • Year-by-year guidelines for scholars, freshman through senior year
  • New courses and trainings to help coaches guide their scholars more effectively
  • Events tailored specifically for transition coaches and career coaches
  • Ways to help scholars build interpersonal skills
04
Toolkit
Policy
Student Reimbursement Policy
Scholars can be reimbursed up to $600 per year for professional development — certifications, networking attire, or career-advancing fees. Encourage your scholars to use it.
Submit a request →
Heads Up
End-of-Year Survey
Coaches will receive a year-end survey shortly. This data is critical to improving the program and tracking scholar progress — please take a few minutes when it arrives.
05
Worth Reading
Growing Together: The Mentee/Mentor Relationship
A personal take on how mentoring relationships create mutual growth — a short read for coaches reflecting on the year with their scholar.
Stay Connected
The App
Level Up Cincinnati
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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. 01
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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