Coach Pete | Credell Kitchen | Motivational Speaker & Mindset Coach

“Coach Pete changed our culture. He gave us language, standards, and belief—our students and staff are moving as one.”

Andre Johnson, Community In Schools, Battle Creek, MI.

About Coach Pete

Credell “Coach Pete” Kitchen is a youth leadership and behavioral systems speaker who works with middle school and high school students through school-based programming. His work focuses on accountability, decision-making, emotional regulation, and behavioral awareness in educational settings.

Kitchen delivers assemblies, workshops, and facilitated sessions for schools seeking to address challenges such as student disengagement, conflict escalation, and discipline issues. His approach emphasizes structured behavioral awareness, systems thinking, and repeatable decision-making processes rather than motivational or punitive frameworks.

His programming is designed to help students better understand how daily choices influence long-term outcomes and how behavior can be developed as a skill through intentional practice. Sessions are adapted to meet the needs of different school environments, including traditional and alternative education settings.

Credell “Coach Pete” Kitchen works directly with educational institutions to support leadership development, conflict resolution, and accountability initiatives aligned with school culture and student success goals.

Purpose Beyond the Podium

Coach Pete’s work extends beyond the stage. His mission is to equip people—especially youth—with the mindset, language, and discipline to lead their own lives with intention. Every message is built on one core belief: lasting transformation is possible for those willing to take responsibility and do the work.

Legacy & Impact

Over 1,000 talks and trainings delivered nationwide | Trusted by schools, districts, teams, and corporate leaders | Creator of Mindstate Over Mindset

Education
SEL & Leadership
Sports
Discipline & Team Culture
Corporate
Performance & Resilience