ATHLETE ACADEMY
BECOME THE ATHLETE COACHES TRUST
Build leadership, discipline, confidence, and accountability that lasts beyond the season
IS THIS A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR ATHLETE?
High school athletes (Grades 9–12) who want to:
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Become more disciplined
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Build daily habits
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Improve confidence
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Become stronger leaders
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Earn more trust from coaches
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Prepare mentally for their season
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Separate themselves from average athletes
WE DON'T JUST BUILD BETTER ATHLETES
We Build Better Leaders
Weekly Coaching Sessions
Learn directly from Coach Mackey.
Weekly Reflection
Review the week.
Reset.
Improve.
Daily Four5 Accountability
Check in every day.
Build consistency.
Athlete Journal
Track thoughts, goals, lessons and progress.
Leadership Challenges
Real assignments.
Real growth.
Parent Progress Updates
Parents stay informed without hovering.
THE FOUR5 LEADERSHIP FRAMWORK
Eight weeks. Eight standards. One new way of leading yourself every day.
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Set the Standard
Excellence isn't an event. It's the standard you choose every day.
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Add or Subtract
Every day you either build the culture—or weaken it.
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Own Your Job
Leaders don't need reminders—they own their responsibilities.
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Next Play
Champions respond faster than everyone else.
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Choose Hard
Discipline beats motivation every time.
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Lead Out Loud
Leadership isn't a title. It's influence.
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Lock In
Focus is a skill—and every rep is an opportunity.
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Empty the Tank
The standard doesn't end after eight weeks—it becomes who you are.
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Needs reminders
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Relies on motivation
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Reacts emotionally
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Quiet follower
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Inconsistent effort
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Waits to be coached
BEFORE
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Takes ownership
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Builds daily discipline
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Responds with confidence
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Vocal leader
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Consistent standards
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Leads themselves first
AFTER
Leadership Behind Four5
DARON
MACKEY
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Division I Athlete
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Master’s Degree in Counseling
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Former High School Head Coach
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Former College Coach
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Student Development Professional
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Founder of Four5
I've spent my career helping athletes become better leaders—on the field, in the classroom, and in life.
Four5 was built because talent isn't enough. The teams that win consistently build better habits.
FAQ
Will this interfere with my athlete's current team?
No.
Everything is designed to complement what coaches are already teaching.
What if my athlete plays multiple sports?
Perfect.
The program develops leadership and accountability that apply to every sport.
How much time does it require?
Approximately 15–20 minutes daily inside Four5 plus one weekly coaching session.
Do parents receive updates?
Yes.
Parents receive periodic progress updates so they can support—not manage—their athlete's growth.
JOIN THE FOUR5 ACADEMY
Limited spots available