Serious about school,
sport, and life?
So are we.
Private mentorship, sports coaching, and academic support for driven students and athletes — built by someone who's still living it.
I built KaizenU because I was the student-athlete nobody had a system for. Balancing college basketball, a business degree, and a company I was building from scratch — I needed a framework for how to hold all of it without losing myself. That framework became the Blueprint. The Blueprint became KaizenU.
Nanik Tagore is a college basketball player, business degree graduate, podcast host, and founder of KaizenU. He didn't build this from a textbook — he built it because he needed it and it didn't exist. Every session is informed by 75+ real conversations with coaches, entrepreneurs, and student-athletes on the True to Life Podcast, and by the experience of doing all of it himself.
He coaches in Marin County and online — and works with a small number of clients at a time so every relationship gets his full attention.
The KaizenU
Blueprint
A performance framework built from 75+ real conversations and lived experience. Four pillars covering identity, structure, performance, and leadership. A 90-day implementation map. Instant download.
Not motivational content. A system. Built for students and athletes who want to perform in sport, school, and life — without sacrificing who they are.
Included free with the Lifestyle Mentorship Program.
The Blueprint
A Balanced Performance System
for Students & Athletes
Stop winging it.
Build a system.
Most high performers don't fail because they don't care. They fail because nobody gave them a system for holding everything at once — school, sport, relationships, identity, future.
That's not a motivation problem. That's a design problem. And design problems have solutions.
Weekly 1:1 Sessions
60 minutes with Nanik every week. We build your system, review your week, and problem-solve in real time.
The KaizenU Blueprint
The four-pillar performance framework included at no extra cost. Your foundation before everything else.
Async Support
Direct access between sessions. When something comes up — you don't wait until next week.
Right for you if...
- You're ambitious but scattered — good at starting, bad at sustaining
- You're balancing sport and school and always feel behind in one
- You want a system, not a motivational speech
- You want someone who's actually lived this, not just studied it
- Available virtually nationwide or in-person for Marin County clients
Not the right fit if...
- You want someone to hold you accountable without doing the work yourself
- You're looking for quick fixes or shortcuts
- You're not open to being challenged on how you think and operate
- Weekly 60-minute 1:1 sessions with Nanik
- The KaizenU Blueprint included ($37 value)
- Async support between sessions
- Custom framework built around your life
- Direct access — no waitlist after you're in
Spots are limited. Application required — I work with people I can genuinely help.
Train with someone
who's still in it.
Private 1:1 sports coaching in Marin County — and virtual training plans for track and cross country athletes nationwide.
Sports OfferedBasketball
Skill development, IQ, and competitive mindset. Tailored to your position, level, and goals.
Coach: Nanik TagoreFlag Football
Route running, reads, and game awareness. Individual and small group sessions available.
Coach: Nanik TagoreTrack & Cross Country
Custom training plans built around your race schedule, fitness, and performance goals.
Coach: Nanik TagoreTennis
Technical coaching for beginner through competitive players. Fundamentals, consistency, match strategy.
Coach: KaizenU Tennis CoachSoccer
Technical and tactical coaching for youth and high school players. Reach out to check availability.
Coach: Tahlia SmithDrop-In
- 60-minute 1:1 session
- Any sport, any level
- Book as needed
4-Session Pack
- Four 60-minute sessions
- Use within 60 days
- Same sport or mix
Training Plan
- Track & cross country only
- Custom plan built for you
- Available nationwide
Subject tutoring for
middle and high school students.
Academic coaching handled by Tahlia Smith — experienced, reliable, and focused on building confidence alongside competence. Available in Marin County and online.
Tahlia Smith
Math (K-12) — English & Writing — SAT/ACT Prep — Science — History — Spanish
About Tahlia
Tahlia has been part of the KaizenU team since the beginning. She works with students across all core subjects and is known for making difficult material click in a way that actually sticks.
Let's build
something real.
Apply for a spot in the mentorship program, book a sports session, or start with the Blueprint. Either way — you're in the right place.