Jordan Richardson

My path to coaching has been shaped by many different seasons of life. From being a high-achieving student and graduating as Valedictorian, to building a career in healthcare, becoming a mother of four, homeschooling my children, and investing in young people through my church and community, I have experienced firsthand that success is about far more than intelligence or achievement.

Throughout my own life, I’ve seen how easy it can be to focus on what is happening externally while overlooking the thoughts, beliefs, habits, and emotions that ultimately influence how we show up in the world. Those experiences have shaped my passion for helping young people develop the internal skills that are often overlooked like confidence, resilience, emotional awareness, positive self-talk, problem-solving, and the ability to navigate challenges.

I believe that when a young person begins to understand themselves and recognize what they are capable of, it can change the trajectory of their life.

Before becoming a Student Coach, I spent nine years in the medical field as both a nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner.

I earned my nursing degree in just three and a half years at Baylor University. I began my career as a critical care nurse in the Intensive Care Unit before continuing my education and earning my master’s degree from the University of Central Arkansas to become a Family Nurse Practitioner.

My years in healthcare taught me how to listen deeply, ask meaningful questions, connect with people during difficult seasons, and help individuals identify practical steps toward their goals. Those skills continue to shape the way I approach coaching today.

I was drawn to coaching because I believe every young person deserves to have someone in their corner… someone who sees more in them than they may currently see in themselves.

I’m passionate about helping students develop the tools they need not just to succeed academically or accomplish goals, but to build a strong foundation for life. I believe that coaching can help young people better understand themselves, manage their emotions, challenge limiting beliefs, develop healthy habits, and begin making decisions with greater confidence and purpose.

My hope is that the work I do with students today creates an impact that extends far beyond the coaching relationship and helps shape how they show up in their families, relationships, education, careers, and communities for years to come.

My coaching style is built on encouragement, connection, accountability, and a genuine belief in the person sitting across from me.

I believe great coaching should create a space where young people feel safe enough to be honest, supported enough to take risks, and challenged enough to grow.

My goal isn’t simply to help a student change a habit or accomplish a goal. It’s to help them develop a deeper belief in themselves and their ability to handle whatever comes next.

The best way to describe my coaching style is like being wrapped in a warm blanket while also lacing up your hiking boots. You’re going to feel seen, supported, and encouraged but you’re also going to be challenged to take that next step forward.

Sometimes that step is big. Sometimes it’s really small. But it’s a step.

I want students to experience the kind of growth that goes beyond checking a goal off a list. I want them to look back at the challenges they’ve overcome and be able to say, “I did that. I can do hard things.”

And that belief is really at the heart of my coaching.

The ultimate goal is for students to leave coaching not dependent on someone else to believe in them, but with a stronger belief in themselves, the ability to navigate challenges, and the tools to keep moving forward when life gets hard.

I live in rural Northeast Texas with my husband, Brandon, and our four children. Together, we enjoy traveling, camping, spending time outdoors, reading, and discovering good food.

A lifelong Baylor Bear, I also love cheering on Baylor athletics.

At the heart of everything I do, I’m passionate about people and growth. Whether I’m coaching a student, raising my own children, connecting with families, or investing in my community, I believe people are capable of far more than they often realize.

One quote that has had a lasting impact on me comes from Andy Stanley: “You will never maximize your potential in any area without coaching.”

I believe that sometimes the most powerful thing we can have in our lives is someone willing to see our potential, ask the right questions, challenge us to grow, and walk alongside us as we become the person we are capable of becoming.