YouthCon Tour™ · Tampa · July 11
Still wondering if YouthCon is right for your teen?
You've seen the ad. Maybe you've seen the price. Here's everything else you actually want to know before you decide.
— A personal note from Coach Matt, 60 seconds
Check-In
Challenges
CFL™ Certified
See It For Yourself
What a day at YouthCon actually looks like
Workbook Preview
Swipe or tap through a few real pages — this is a small taste of the full 33-page workbook your teen keeps
In Their Own Words
What students said afterward
The 6-Hour Experience
What your teen actually does that day
8:30 AM
Check-InDrop-off, lanyard, workbook handed out, teens settle in.
9:00 AM
Leadership & Communication SessionsReal frameworks for finding their voice — not a lecture, an experience.
Midday
Confidence Challenges & Team ActivitiesSpeaking reps, small challenges, peer support — every teen gets their moment.
Lunch
Lunch IncludedPizza provided. We ask teens to bring a water bottle; snacks also available.
2:45 PM
CFL™ Graduation CeremonyParents welcome back for photos and the certification moment.
3:00 PM
PickupYour teen leaves with a certificate, a workbook, and proof they did something hard.
CFL™ Certificate
33-Page Leadership Workbook
Event Lanyard
Lunch Provided
Professional Media Opportunities
Willspring Community Church
Ruskin, FL — just south of Riverview / South Tampa
Common Questions
Before you decide, here's what parents ask
Can I use Step Up scholarship funds for this?
Yes. YouthCon is an approved Step Up direct-pay provider, so if your family has Step Up funds available, they can be applied directly — no out-of-pocket cost to you.
Is this a church event?
No — YouthCon is completely independent and not faith-based. Some locations are hosted at church facilities simply because they offer affordable, secure spaces already built for youth programming.
What grades is this for?
Students in grades 6th through 12th.
Is this okay for shy or introverted teens?
Yes — this is exactly who YouthCon is built for. Many of the teens in the room will be shy or nervous, and that's completely normal. No one walks in feeling overly confident — that's the whole point of the day.
What if my teen doesn't like public speaking?
That's okay — we're not asking them to be experts, just to be introduced to it. They'll watch other teens challenge themselves throughout the day, and most find their own moment to do something they didn't think they could do. Confidence comes from doing the hard thing in a room that feels safe to do it in.
What does "Certified Future Leader" actually mean?
CFL is YouthCon's own designation — earned, not just handed out. It means your teen completed a full 6-hour immersive experience and its challenges. As a Certified Zig Ziglar Speaker and Coach myself, I built this around the same principle: confidence comes from a real sense of completion. Teens leave having accomplished something they weren't sure they could do.
Do parents stay, or is it drop-off?
It's drop-off. We've found this creates a safer, more focused environment where teens are more willing to engage and step outside their comfort zone. Parents are welcome to volunteer — sign-up is available through Eventbrite.
What time is pickup?
The event ends at 3:00 PM. We encourage parents to arrive by 2:45 PM for the closing photos and certification moment.
You've Seen What It's About
Ready to decide?
Whichever you choose, we're glad you're here. Early Bird pricing won't last.
Early Bird: $161.90 (price shown at checkout) · Regular: $268
Check-In
Challenges
CFL™ Certified