Teen Business Academy is a Colorado nonprofit homeschool enrichment program. We teach teenagers how to start and grow their own business through our Six Pillars curriculum — 180 hours of real-world business education taught by entrepreneurs who've actually done it.
Chris was born an entrepreneur. At 8, he was buying seeds at Shopko, reselling them to neighbors. By 12, he figured out he could mow lawns for $6 and pay other kids $3 to do the work. He never stopped.
Over the next 50 years, Chris started, invested in, or mentored over 100 businesses. His biggest was Glazier Clinics, the largest football clinic provider in the country, training over 60,000 coaches each year.
Teen Business Academy is the program he wishes he'd had at 14 — a place where teens can try, fail, and try again while the stakes are still low.
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"Not a day goes by when I don't apply one of the business principles I learned from Chris. It's grown into a seven-figure business and a lot of that success I owe to Chris Coughlin."
"Chris has a brilliant mind for business and is able to see what others can't see. Whenever I need a fresh idea or out of the box thinking, I go to Chris!"
"I first met Chris almost 20 years ago. I love the idea of Chris combining his passion for coaching, impacting the next generation and entrepreneurship."
Real words from Colorado homeschool parents whose teens have been through the program.
"Finally, a curriculum that blends seamlessly with homeschooling schedules and values while equipping teens for real world success!"
"As a mother of four teenagers, I truly appreciate how the Teen Business Academy provides a comprehensive education on starting and growing a business. It's more than just business skills; these are essential life lessons that all teens should learn, whether or not they choose to start their own businesses."
"We really appreciate the Teen Business Academy's dedication to our daughter's educational experience. It is rare to find a homeschool program that excels at integrating multiple content areas alongside real-world application in a way that makes learning fun, relevant, and well managed at the same time."
Free for eligible Colorado homeschool families. It takes about 60 seconds to hold your teen's spot — no payment details, no commitment.
