- Mentorship for Young Men · Ages 14–18 · 8-Week Program
He's not a bad kid.
Something just feels off.
You’ve seen him pull back — less drive, a shorter fuse, drifting without direction. Forge The Path gives boys the challenge, structure and strong male mentorship they need to grow into capable, grounded young men.
- If this sounds like your son — keep scrolling.
- Mentorship for Young Men · Ages 14–18 · 8-Week Program
He's not a bad kid.
Something just feels off.
You’ve seen him pull back — less drive, a shorter fuse, drifting without direction. Forge The Path gives boys the challenge, structure and strong male mentorship they need to grow into capable, grounded young men.
8-WK
Structured Program
8–10
Boys Per Group
90·MIN
Weekly Sessions
2
Co-Founders · Real Experience
- The Program
WHAT THIS PROGRAM IS
Forge The Path is an 8-week mentorship program for boys aged 14–18, built around three core foundations: resilience, responsibility, and respect.
We take small groups of 8–10 boys and put them through a program that challenges them physically and mentally, builds genuine self-awareness, and surrounds them with strong male mentors and like-minded peers.
This is not therapy. It is not a lecture series. It is structured, physical, and real — and by the end of 8 weeks,
your son will not be the same young man who walked in.
- Why It Exists
THE VILLAGE IS GETTING SMALLER
He doesn't need to be broken to need this. He needs people who expect more of him — and the environment to rise to it.
We've all heard "It takes a village" — but the village is getting smaller and smaller. Right now young adolescent boys don't have that village. Every boy needs people around them to help challenge them, hold them accountable, encourage them and be positive role models to help them discover what they're truly capable of.
Forge The Path exists to help young men build these qualities through challenge, structure and authentic mentorship.
- Some young men are still learning how to face adversity with confidence.
- Some are developing the skills to regulate emotions and respond well under pressure.
- Some are searching for purpose, direction and a sense of belonging.
- A Session
WHAT WE ACTUALLY DO
Every week the boys come together for a structured 90-minute session. Every session follows a deliberate format designed to build both the body and the mind.
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE
Every session starts with movement. We push boys outside their comfort zone — using physical challenge to build discipline, confidence, and resilience.
TEAM & TRUST EXERCISES
Through group challenges and shared experience, boys build real connection, accountability, and brotherhood.
GROUP DISCUSSION
Real conversations — not lectures — about responsibility, behaviour, identity, and growth. Boys are heard, challenged, and respected in equal measure.
JOURNALING & SELF-AWARENESS
Boys are guided through structured journaling to develop self-awareness and take genuine ownership of their thoughts, behaviours, and choices.
BREATHWORK & REGULATION
Practical tools to stay composed under pressure — to regulate themselves when things get hard instead of reacting and shutting down.
REFLECTION & STANDARDS
Every session closes with gratitude, accountability, and a clear personal challenge for the week ahead.
This is not a passive program. Boys are expected to show up, participate fully, and hold themselves to a standard.
- Outcomes
WHAT YOUR SON WILL GAIN
- Handle frustration and setbacks without shutting down or blowing up
- Communicate more clearly and respectfully — with you and others
- Take genuine responsibility for his actions and his future
- Build consistent physical habits and take pride in his health
- Develop real confidence — earned through challenge, not handed to him
- Surround himself with better influences and stronger peers
- Understand who he is, what he values, and where he is heading
AND AT HOME, YOU WILL LIKELY NOTICE:
- A better attitude and more respect.
- More effort — without being asked.
- Calmer responses when things don't go his way.
- A son starting to take ownership of his life.
- Who It's For
WHO THIS IS FOR
This program is for boys who need structure, challenge, and the right environment to grow. Your son does not need to be a problem child to benefit. Most of the boys we work with are good kids who simply haven’t had
what unlocks their potential yet.
Lack direction or seem lost
React poorly under pressure or when things don't go their way
Struggle with discipline or follow-through
Need stronger male influences and a better peer group
Avoid challenge or give up easily
Are capable of more but haven't found what unlocks it yet
- About the Business
Forge The Path is a mentorship program for young men aged 14–18. It is a structured 8 week program built around three core pillars — resilience, responsibility, and respect. The program runs in small groups of 8–10 boys and combines physical challenge, journaling, breathwork, group discussion, and team exercises into a 90-minute weekly session. It is led by two co-founders, Jake and Mark, who bring lived experience and a background in psychology and education respectively.
The target audience for the website is parents — specifically mothers and fathers of teenage boys who feel their son is lost, disengaged, lacking direction, or in need of stronger male influence and structure in his life. The website needs to speak directly to that parent, build trust quickly, and move them toward getting in touch.
- The Coaches
WHO WE ARE
Together we bring what most programs simply don’t have — real lived experience alongside genuine structure and education. Two very different angles that work powerfully together.
Jake
Co-Founder · Coach · Father
Mark
Co-Founder · Educator · Father
- Environment
THE ENVIRONMENT
We keep groups deliberately small — 8 to 10 boys per term. Small groups mean individual attention, real accountability, and a strong group culture that simply doesn’t exist in larger programs. Sessions run weekly for 90 minutes and include both indoor and outdoor elements. Throughout the term boys will experience training, nature, reflection, and real-world challenges — all within a safe, structured environment.
8–10 Boys Per Term
Weekly · 90 Minutes
Indoor & Outdoor
Training
Nature
Reflection
Real-World Challenges
Safe & Structured
8–10 Boys Per Term
Weekly · 90 Minutes
Indoor & Outdoor
Training
Nature
Reflection
Real-World Challenges
Safe & Structured
- For Parents
WHAT WE ASK OF PARENTS
We know handing your son over to a program takes trust. We don’t take that lightly. In return we will keep you informed throughout the term, maintain regular communication about your son’s progress, and always operate with his safety and wellbeing as our first priority.
What we ask from you is simple: back the process.
Boys respond best when the adults in their life are aligned. If you’re committed to his growth, we will match that commitment every single week.
- Bigger Picture
THE BIGGER PICTURE
This 8-week program is the beginning — not the end. Boys who complete the program have the opportunity to progress into advanced groups, take on leadership roles, and eventually mentor the next intake of young men coming through. The goal is not just to change individual boys. It is to build a community of young men who hold each other to a standard, challenge each other to grow, and become the kind of men their families and communities are proud of.
That starts with one term. One group. One decision to say yes.
- Spaces limited — 8–10 boys per intake
READY TO FIND
OUT MORE?
Intakes fill quickly. Reach out for an honest conversation about whether Forge The Path is right for your son — no hard sell, just a straight answer.
Call or Text
0432 093 324
Jake or Mark will get back to you personally.
info@forgethepath.com.au
Jake or Mark will get back to you personally.
info@forgethepath.com.au
ENQUIRE ABOUT A SPOT
Tell us a little about your son and we’ll be in touch.