You see the leader in your TEEN.
The POTENTIAL. The GIFTS. The FUTURE.
Sometimes they just need the right room to see it in themselves.
In one UNFORGETTABLE day, students build CONFIDENCE, find their VOICE, and discover what they are truly capable of.
That is why YouthCon was created.
— Ashley O. Mom, Homeschool Leader
“As a parent, you want to see your student believe in themselves. You see their potential, but sometimes they do not see it yet. YouthCon gives students a safe, encouraging place to build confidence, practice communication, and start seeing themselves as leaders.”

— Conner M. Next Gen. Pastor
“As a Next Gen Pastor, I see every week how much students need confidence, direction, encouragement, and practical leadership development. What Coach Matt brings through YouthCon is more than motivation — it gives students language, tools, and an environment where they can begin to see themselves as leaders.
Parents want their students to be confident, focused, responsible, and willing to use their voice. YouthCon helps students take steps in that direction.”

Coach Matt Adkins is a speaker, author, coach, and youth leadership communicator who helps students build CONFIDENCE, find their VOICE, and develop the COURAGE to lead.
Growing up, Matt was HELD BACK in school, EXTREMELY SHY and voted “MOST SHY” by his class. Those experiences shaped his PASSION for helping STUDENTS who have potential inside of them but may not yet know how to express it.
Today, through YouthCon, he creates powerful leadership experiences that help students grow in confidence, communication, focus, ownership, and purpose.

Zig Ziglar Certified Speaker & Coach — featured on ABC, NBC, FOX and Business Insider.
Author of The Focused Teen — a practical leadership and confidence book created to help students take ownership of their future.
Youth Leadership & Ministry Experience — served as an Executive Next Gen Pastor and has years of experience leading, coaching, and developing students.
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