Next Steps Young Men
Outdoor Coaching and Empowerment Program
Tulsa’s only outdoor life-coaching group for young men led by master teacher and life coach, Clayton Hucke (M.ED)
Too many young men are lost, confused, inactive, unmotivated, over-teched, under-engaged, and lack community
The most commonly suggested solution for these young men is for them to get a therapist. Though true for some, what most young men really need is to establish community, rediscover their identity, understand their negative tendencies, step into their unique strengths, and take daily action to go after their goals
Become the man you were meant to be! Build confidence, leadership, and real-world skills through mentorship, coaching, fitness, and brotherhood.
Young men are not doing well!
There is a shortage of male mentorship/coaching and authentic connection
College Enrollment/Graduation Gap - Women now make up about 60% of college students, while male enrollment has been steadily declining. (National Student Clearinghouse, 2023)
Workforce Dropout - Over 7 million prime working-age men (25-54) are not in the labor force, with many disengaged from both work and education. (Brookings, 2023)
Academic Struggles - Boys are twice as likely as girls to be diagnosed with ADHD and are falling behind in reading and writing scores. (NCES, 2022)
Discipline & Learning Styles: Schools emphasize sit-still, follow-the-rules environments, which can be more difficult for boys, who often learn better through movement and hands-on engagement.
Suicide Rates - Young men (15-24) die by suicide at 4x the rate of young women. (CDC, 2023)
Depression & Anxiety- Mental health disorders among men are rising, but they are less likely to seek professional help. (APA, 2023)
Decline in Relationships- Over 60% of young men (18-30) are single, double the rate of young women. Many report struggling with dating and forming relationships. (Pew Research, 2023)
What you need to know:
What: Next Steps Young Men (NSYM) is a life coaching/mentoring group for 16-18 year old young men that is led by master teacher and and life coach: Clayton Hucke. Coaching sessions are themed and held outdoors. Sessions will involve both physical and mental challenges. Young men will participate in physical challenges/exercise while being coached on a relevant topic to young men that week (See topics below).
Where: Outdoors: (The Arkansas River - 41st and Riverside)
Who: Young men ages 16-18 from the Tulsa area.
When: Thursdays (4pm-5pm) Starting September 18th, 2025!
Cost: $30/ Individual Coaching Session.
*$275 if you sign up for all 11 sessions ($25/session)
Questions: Contact Clay @ 918-261-2348
Waiver: **Parents/Guardian must read and sign Waiver for minors to participate.
Upcoming Coaching Sessions
September 18th
4pm-5pm
‘Creating a Vision for Our Goals’
September 25th
4pm-5pm
‘Self-Identify and Values’
October 9th
4pm-5pm
‘Relationship with Technology’
October 30th
4pm-5pm
‘Emotional Intelligence’
November 6th
4pm-5pm
‘Communication and Conflict Resolution’
November 13th
4pm-5pm
‘Healthy Relationships’
November 20th
4pm-5pm
‘Decision-Making and Accountability’
December 11th
4pm-5pm
‘Leadership and Community Impact’
October 2nd
4pm-5pm
‘Health and Wellness’
December 4th
4pm-5pm
‘Overcoming Challenges: Grit and Resilience’
December 18th
4pm-5pm
‘Celebration and Reflection-Journey Ahead’
‘Meet Me at 41st and Riverside’
Artwork by Jill Leslye
Sign up and Pay for Coaching Sessions
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Pay for one coaching session
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Pay for all 11 coaching sessions
**Parents/Guardian must read and sign Waiver for minors to participate.
“Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.”
-Marcus Aurelius
“Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. Weak men create hard times.”
—G. Michael Hopf