“Character development is a process that requires intentional, consistent engagement”
- Todd Gongwer, Character Amp Co-Founder
"Character Amp adds value to my program by helping me run it in the right way."
- Ryan, High School Head Coach
Character Amp is the Assistant Coach for Character Development on each team at your school/club
Timeless principles, modern approach
Expert content
Author/speaker Todd Gongwer takes your team beyond skillset and mindset to HEARTset
Fully automatic
There’s nothing extra to do because all content is automatically sent via text message
Include everyone
Content is personalized for coaches, athletes, and even their parents/families
The heart of a champion
Todd Gongwer works with many of the most successful coaches and programs in sports, like Dabo Swinney at Clemson and Tony Bennett at Virginia - both National Champions in 2019
After nearly 30 years of writing, speaking, advising, and consulting, Todd has learned that developing the skillset and mindset of athletes is important, but developing the HEARTset is what separates championship teams from everyone else
You’re too busy,
but it’s too important
Don’t worry! Character Amp is not just one more thing for you to do. In fact, you don’t have to do anything to use it
All content is automatically sent to each participant via text message (or email) so that it may be viewed when it’s convenient for each person
Everyone should contribute
Todd shares a unique perspective on each topic with coaches, athletes, and parents/families because everyone has a role to play in character development
Coaches are challenged to set an example, and parents/families are prompted with questions to start conversations with their athletes
"I’m a mental health professional, and I use the Character Amp videos to help my patients with the same issues."
- Niki, High School Parent
"The Character Amp model for high school students is spot on."
- Jason, D1 Senior Associate AD
"Character Amp gave me a positive first impression of a new coach and validated the words he was saying."
- Darin, High School Parent
I’m known as a tough guy that doesn’t smile much, but some of your videos have brought me to tears."
- Mike, High School Head Coach
"The topics have been comprehensive and thorough."
- Andy, High School AD
"I want to use Character Amp for the next 10 years!"
- Mike, High School Head Coach
"Character is consistently part of our team’s conversations thanks to Character Amp."
- Ryan, High School Head Coach
"I saw my son hold a teammate accountable for something, which led to an apology. That wouldn’t have happened before Character Amp."
- Darin, High School Parent
"I’ll take good culture kids over great players that negatively impact culture."
- Mike, High School Head Coach
"The team won’t let me forget to hand out the CHAMP Awards on Fridays."
- Amanda, High School Head Coach
"I look forward to Character Amp each week because it is a mirror of what I’m trying to teach in my program."
- Lawrence, High School Head Coach
"I’m starting to think we should spend 5 more minutes on character development rather than free throws."
- Ryan, High School Head Coach
"It’s hard for our kids to be vulnerable and recognize each other. CHAMP Awards allow this to happen."
- Mike, High School Head Coach
"Character development is so much easier when you don’t have to come up with everything on your own."
- Amanda, High School Head Coach
"Character Amp provides the structure we were missing to focus on character development on and off the field."
- Michelle, High School AD
"I love Character Amp. It gives me an opportunity to talk about these things at home."
- Niki, High School Parent
