Helping Students Build the Executive Function Skills They Need to Thrive
Personalized executive function coaching for middle school, high school, and college students, as well as young adults who struggle with procrastination, organization, time management, planning, and follow-through.
Through individualized weekly coaching, we help students build confidence, independence, and the practical skills they need to succeed in school, college, and beyond.
Founded by Meaghan Peterson, M.Ed., On the Ball Coaching grew from more than 20 years of experience supporting students across every stage of their educational journey. Today, our coaching remains grounded in the same belief: with the right support, practical strategies, and encouragement, students can strengthen executive function skills and become more confident, independent, and successful.
Do you or your child …
Feel disorganized
Late or missed assignments, not turning in completed assignments, or frequently forgetting things at home or school
Have trouble managing time
Procrastinating on starting homework, studying, or scheduling their day
Feel unmotivated or out of control
Overwhelmed or not able to set and achieve goals
Feel totally stressed out!
Causing tension in your family or unhappiness in you or your child
But the good news…!
Executive function skills can be taught and strengthened. With practical strategies and consistent support, students can build greater independence, confidence, and a renewed sense of capability in school and beyond.
1. Complimentary Inquiry Meeting
The inquiry meeting is an opportunity for us to learn more about your student— their strengths, challenges, and the changes you hope to see through executive function coaching. We’ll also share more about the OTB coaching process and answer your questions to determine whether coaching is a good fit.
2. Sign-up &
Assessment
We identify your student's current executive function strengths and challenges, review relevant assessment information when appropriate, and establish individualized coaching goals and priorities.
3. Weekly Executive Function Coaching
Your student meets individually with their OTB coach for personalized, strengths-based coaching. Sessions focus on practical strategies and systems your student can apply to real-life academic and personal responsibilities while building greater confidence and independence.
4. Family Team Meeting
When appropriate, family team meetings provide an opportunity for key members of your student's support team to celebrate progress and micro-wins, identify emerging needs, and establish new goals.
5. Gradual Phase out
As students become more independent, coaching support can gradually decrease. The goal is for students to confidently use the strategies, systems, and executive function skills they’ve developed with less outside support.
Testimonials
“I worked closely with Meaghan during her time in Admissions in our Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL). She reviewed applications and interviewed prospective students to assess college readiness and program fit. Meaghan has a strong understanding of neurological profiles, executive functioning skills, and the real demands of college learning. Her ability to translate assessment data into meaningful, practical support makes her an excellent executive function coach.
Meaghan is thoughtful, organized, and deeply student-centered. I trust her completely to support any student struggling with organization, time management, or academic anxiety.”
— Dr. Nicole Parsons, Co-Director, Associate Professor, Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL), Curry College
“Meaghan maintains a level of professionalism when dealing with students and families yet has a warm and compassionate demeanor. Families have mentioned that they enjoyed meeting with Meaghan and felt so reassured.”
— Tish Pieper, Assistant Coordinator, Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL), Curry College
“One of Meaghan’s many talents is her ability to connect with people. She has a friendly and caring demeanor, which makes everyone feel at ease around her.””
— Jessica Burke, M.A.T/M. Ed., Assistive Technology Coordinator, Program for Advancement of Learning, (PAL), Curry College
Meaghan Peterson, M. Ed.,
Certified Executive Function Coach
Meet the Founder
I'm a Certified Executive Function Coach and the founder of On the Ball Coaching. For more than 20 years, I've had the privilege of supporting students through every stage of their educational journey—from the classroom to higher education and now through executive function and employment coaching.
Throughout those experiences, I’ve seen how bright, capable students can struggle not because they lack ability, but because the skills required to manage school, college, and everyday life don’t always come naturally. That belief became the foundation of On the Ball Coaching: executive function skills can be taught and strengthened.
I founded OTB to provide students with personalized, strengths-based coaching that turns those skills into practical strategies, systems, and habits they can use in their everyday lives.
As OTB has grown, I’ve been intentional about building a team of coaches who share that philosophy while bringing their own professional experience, strengths, and ability to connect with students. Together, we provide individualized coaching designed to help students become more confident, organized, independent, and successful.
Whether a student is struggling to stay organized, preparing for college, or developing greater independence, our goal is the same: to help them build the confidence, habits, and strategies they may need to thrive in school, college, and beyond.
