Raising teens who own their choices starts here.
A practical guide to help teens build character, resilience, and confidence, in a world that’s lost its way.
About the Author
Kevin Spicer
Kevin Spicer is a veteran high school teacher and coach who has spent more than two decades working with teens in the classroom, on the field, and in the community.
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Over the years, he has watched a growing number of students give up on themselves, losing motivation, avoiding challenges, and expecting success to come without effort.
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Frustrated by the widening gap between those who persevere and those who no longer try, Kevin wrote this book to challenge that trend.
His goal is to equip the parents, teachers, and mentors who guide teens every day with practical tools to help young people build grit, character, and real self-confidence.
When he's not teaching, Kevin enjoys being outdoors, hiking mountain trails or fly fishing along the west coast of Vancouver Island. You'll also find him playing hockey with the guys on Thursday nights or paddling a kayak through ocean waves.
Books
Teen confidence isn’t built in a classroom; it’s forged in real life.
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Anchored is a straight-talking, no-fluff guide to helping teens take ownership of their choices, silence self-doubt, and grow into strong, grounded adults. Written by a veteran high school teacher and coach who’s worked with thousands of students, this book tackles the hard truths teens face every day, and gives mentors the tools to help them rise, not retreat.
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Through 10 powerful lessons backed by personal stories, practical reflection, and real talk, Anchored equips readers to:
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Take responsibility without excuses
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Work hard, even when it’s tough
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Choose better friends and stronger values
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Bounce back from failure with purpose
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Lead with honesty, confidence, and grit
Whether you’re guiding teens at home, in a classroom, or on a team, this book gives you a proven framework to help them build lasting self-respect in a world full of quick fixes and lost direction.
Because grounded teens don’t happen by accident. They’re taught, challenged, and believed in.
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