Coaching with Dr. Spells
FATHERHOODING
8 Week Coaching Program
7 Plays for Fathers to WIN at the Game of Life.
Fatherhood carries real responsibility. FATHERHOODING gives fathers a practical framework for responding to life’s challenges, strengthening their families, and becoming the men they aspire to be.
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The work of fatherhood
You don’t need to be perfect. You need a plan.
A new father, an experienced dad, or a father navigating difficult family circumstances can all face moments when the original game plan stops working. FATHERHOODING brings the familiar language of football to the decisions, setbacks, and responsibilities of everyday life.
The 8 week coaching program centers on seven plays. Together, they offer a way to think about preparation, purpose, family connection, action, adjustment, progress, and winning. The goal is to make intentional moves toward becoming a better man and father.
You won’t always control the plays life calls. You can take ownership of how you respond, how you adjust, and how you advance.
The playbook
Seven plays. One purpose.
- Play 01 · PREGAME
Prepare Yourself
Begin with the man behind the role. Consider the mindset, habits, and choices you bring into your family’s daily life.
- Play 02 · GAME PLAN
Know the Goal
Get clear about the father you want to be and the example you want to set. Let that direction guide your next move.
- Play 03 · HUDDLE
Bring the Family Together
Make room to listen, connect, and understand one another. A family needs more than instructions; it needs a shared conversation.
- Play 04 · EXECUTE
Run the Play
Put intention into action. The everyday decisions you follow through on are where your commitment becomes visible.
- Play 05 · AUDIBLE
Adjust the Play
Life will challenge the original plan. Respond thoughtfully, take ownership, and adjust without losing sight of what matters.
- Play 06 · ADVANCE
Move the Chains
Keep moving forward, even after setbacks. Look for the next intentional step you can take as a man and a father.
- Play 07 · WINNING
We Play to Win the Game
Bring your choices back to the bigger purpose: becoming a better man, strengthening your family, and building a brighter future.
From the program to the page
A book built from the coaching program.
The FATHERHOODING book is based on the 8 week Fatherhooding Coaching Program. It introduces the same seven-play framework, giving fathers a written guide to explore alongside their next steps.
Explore the FATHERHOODING bookBETTER MEN. STRONGER FAMILIES. BRIGHTER FUTURES.
Your next move
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