HonestGainzz Academy

Empowering High School Students & Student-Athletes (Grades 9–12)

Welcome to HonestGainzz Academy

At HonestGainzz Academy, we don’t just train the body we equip students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to win long term in academics, athletics, and life.

Our programs are designed specifically for high school students and student-athletes who want to excel both on and off the field. Whether it’s mastering NCAA requirements, planning for college, or building emotional resilience, we’ve got you covered.

What We Offer

• Academic & Life Skills Support
• NCAA, college, and graduation requirement guidance
• Application and financial aid support (FAFSA, scholarships, grants)
• Leadership development through extracurriculars and community service
• Emotional wellness tools & college and career planning

Financial Literacy for Youth

Part of the HonestGainzz Academy Experience (Grades 9–12)

Vision:

Where strength meets strategy.

At HonestGainzz Academy, we don’t just train the body we equip students with the life knowledge and financial mindset needed to win long-term.

Your Financial Literacy Pillars (Grades 9–12)

Our financial literacy track helps students understand and control the money side of life before they’re out on their own.

1. Money Basics

• What is money and how does it move?
• Needs vs wants and the difference between both
• Budgeting with real-life examples (transportation, food, housing)

2. Earning Power

• How to value your time, skills, and effort
• Introduction to side hustles & entrepreneurship
• Monetizing your passions and purpose-driven work

3. Saving & Investing

• Why saving isn’t enough
• Simple investing concepts (stocks, Roth IRAs, compound interest)
• Building wealth through patience and consistency

4. Credit & Responsibility

• What is credit and how does it affect your future?
• Understanding credit scores and how to build them
• Common traps: Buy now, regret later

5. Financial Identity

• Mindset: Abundance vs survival mode
• Generational wealth: Breaking cycles and creating new ones
• Self-worth beyond material things

Bonus Module: Meet the Accountant

“Numbers Don’t Lie: Why Every Hustle Needs a Money Pro”

To bring real-world insight to our curriculum, students will have the opportunity to engage directly with licensed financial professionals in a youth-friendly environment.

What this session includes:

• What an accountant does and how they support everyday people
• Why managing money matters early not just when you’re “rich”
• The basics of taxes (W-2, 1099, business licenses)
• Live Q&A: Ask the Accountant Anything

Representation matters. We aim to feature professionals of color who reflect our students and their communities.

Real-World Application

Students will walk away with:

• A working monthly budget template
• Exposure to real financial tools (banking, savings, credit tracking)
• Awareness of resources for college affordability and life after high school
• Guidance on what it takes to legally earn, save, and grow money as a student or athlete

Why It Matters

Most young people never learn about money until they’re already in trouble. At HonestGainzz Academy, we flip the script by teaching financial literacy as a form of self-respect and personal power.

Add-On Opportunities for Parents & Families

• Free family consultations with a partner accountant
• Youth-friendly “Tax & Hustle” starter guides
• HonestGainzz-hosted financial literacy workshops in the community

Want to Partner with Us?

If you’re a financial professional, educator, or community leader who wants to get involved in our mission, reach out below:

Contact Us

[Sponsor or Volunteer] – Coming Soon

Final Thought

At HonestGainzz Academy, we don’t just coach youth we prepare them to lead.

And no leader wins without knowing how to manage their money.

This is just one of the many ways we build stronger futures one student, one family, one truth at a time.