Listen. Love. Learn. Lead.

Hope, Help & Wellbeing for Families,

Faith-based Leaders & Communities.

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Listen. Love. Learn. Lead.

Hope, Help & Wellbeing for Families,

Faith-based Leaders & Communities.

Let's Begin

Family Life. Better. Together.

Welcome to CoachDrew.ca

CoachDrew.ca is the faith-based healing destination for parents, families and communities who are committed to learning and growing together in Christ-centred peace and harmony.

Ready to build life skills and lead with purpose?

Explore our life-changing tools and resources designed to equip you with the advanced communication skills you need to listen, love, learn and lead with love-centred confidence, emotional intelligence, compassion and purpose.

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Discover Inspiration for Families, Communities & Ministries.

For Families

For Leaders in Ministry

For Communities

Explore tools and resources for Couples, Newly Weds, Parents-to-be, and Parents of young or adult children.

Explore Family Resources

For Communities

For Leaders in Ministry

For Communities

Explore tools and resources for faith-based ministries, churches, church groups, schools and family-focused organizations.

Explore Community Resources

For Leaders in Ministry

Explore tools and resources for leaders and families in faith-based ministries and community work.

Explore Leadership Resources

Why Communities & Leaders are Cheering.

"Love It!!!"

"Thoughtful and Caring."

"Awe-inspiring."

From our Pastor to my sixteen-year-old granddaughter (who took notes and wanted to read them back to me), heard what was said and are willing to look at grief differently by understanding their own emotions and realizing that their journey may not be like the next person’s. Love It!!!

Doris Boynton

Grief Support Facilitator
Unity Christian Church
Fayetteville, GA, USA

"Awe-inspiring."

"Thoughtful and Caring."

"Awe-inspiring."

Your presentation was awe-inspiring.
The entire team loved every moment of it. You brought a sense of spiritual calm to the session which allowed us all to absorb the words, direction, and most importantly, the lesson of healing from trauma.

Joan Hinds

City of Toronto Committee Member
City of Toronto
Toronto, ON, Canada

"Thoughtful and Caring."

Thank you so much for your presentation last night, and for the thoughtful and caring way you answered questions. I hope that more people will benefit from your work and care.

Regan Dore-Anderson

Vice-Principal, Elementary Principal
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Elementary School

Halton Catholic District School Board
Oakville, ON, Canada

"Such Authenticity."

"Enjoying the Impact."

"Thoughtful and Caring."

An amazing presentation. You set the stage and delivered an incredible presentation with such authenticity.

Keisha Coward

Caseworker

Scarborough Village Employment & Social Services

City of Toronto

Toronto, ON, Canada

"Powerful."

"Enjoying the Impact."

The presentation was powerful and the information relevant!!! Looking forward to having you back again.

Shanique B.

DEI Specialist

York Region Children's Aid Society

Richmond Hill, ON, Canada

"Enjoying the Impact."

Calmer children! Calmer house!

Our families are enjoying the impact it is having on their kids.

Andrew Rutledge

Executive Pastor

Central Community Church

Niagara on the Lake, ON, Canada

"Life-changing."

"Stellar Start to Finish."

This is life-changing. One of the things I really appreciated about your content was that it wasn’t “2-parent” exclusive. We had a smaller contingent of single parents attending our group...that seems to be one of our fastest growing segments. Having material that spoke to single and dual-parent situations was SUCH a blessing. We are really enjoying it.

Conrad Huggins

Associate Pastor

Central Community Church

Niagara on the Lake, ON, Canada

"Stellar Start to Finish."

The presentation from start to finish was stellar and we would appreciate having you again for another session in the future. This informative session, was engaging and gave us a lot of perspective on mental health and why it is important. Thank you for the utmost professionalism and realness that you brought to the conversation. Amazing job.

Gloria Bareberaho

Committee Member

Black Heritage & Cultural Committee

Toronto, ON, Canada

What Parents & Families are Sharing.

"Best thing I’ve done."

"Lessons for a lifetime."

"Best thing I’ve done."

Coach Drew, you’re the best thing I’ve done for myself. You were there to care, to listen, to guide. It was the shift in my perspective that made the difference.

Ingrid G.

Coaching Client

This is exactly what I wanted!

Sanjay P.
Confidence-Cultivating Parent

Child age 16

"I have new hope."

"Lessons for a lifetime."

"Best thing I’ve done."

The journaling is going amazingly. Coming off of yesterday’s session, I have a new hope. Moreover, writing about how I feel on paper is doing wonders for my head space.

Akeem G.

Coaching Client

This has been one of the most beneficial experiences of my life. It has not only helped me in my relationship with my Dad but with everyone in my life.

Ishaan M.

Coaching Client

"Lessons for a lifetime."

I have an 8 year old daughter, and she was mirroring me. When I’m more calm in my response to things, she’s more calm. I learned a lot—not only in helping her—but for myself as it relates to my reactions to circumstances. The nuggets Coach Drew provided have been very valuable, very practical, relevant—and they really do work. I think that these lessons will last a lifetime.

Georgiana P.

Confidence-Cultivating Parent

"Tremendous tools."

"This program is great!"

"Lessons for a lifetime."

I think the program has been a self reflection for me and has been a growth journey for me and I do see the progress. My kids’ progress are basically a reflection of my own progress. My awareness, the tools that I use and that I bring, changes how they react. I see tremendous results from the tools I learned from the program. I had an hour and a half conversation with my eldest son which I’ve never had before.

Judy T.

Confidence-Cultivating Parent

Children ages 19 and 17

"This program is great!"

Everything about this program/course has been great! We are seeing less anxiety and watching our daughter grow has also helped me and my anxiety.

Mark and Andrea H.
Confidence-Cultivating Parents

Children ages 11 and 9

Being able to confidently handle situations with my children means a lot!

Kirk & Sudeen D.

Confidence-Cultivating Parents
Children ages 14 and 9

"Shocked and Overjoyed."

"This program is great!"

I wanted to thank you for your work with my son; he has been doing well, with noticeable changes in his response to life, daily stressors and especially to himself. He has been calmer, appearing more internally settled and engaging in his interaction with those around him.
What was most remarkable was when he said, “I have forgiven dad”. I was very shocked and overjoyed. I have learned a whole lot about parenting and modelling the behaviour I desire to see in my child.
Blessings to you and family.

Janice W.

Parent

"Teachers are amazed."

"Patient and Practical."

Our son is doing spectacularly well, the teachers are amazed it happened so quickly it happened almost entirely from the prayers the prayers changed us.

Devin & Elizabeth B.

Confidence-Cultivating Parents
Children ages 7, 6, 4 and 4

"Patient and Practical."

Coach Drew I want to thank you for your help in sorting out my situation with my 60 year-old son. Thanks again for your patient listening and practical suggestions. Blessings.

Margaret H.

Parent

Adult Child

"You Really Helped Us."

"Patient and Practical."

"You Really Helped Us."

You really helped us and our son through a difficult phase. He is doing well now, has a college diploma, and is loving his work.

I had a friend asking about a personal coach for a teenaged boy and had no problem recommending you. Thank you for your great work!

John N.

Parent

Young Adult Child

Coach Drew | Key Note Speaker. Counsellor. Life Coach.

Dr. Andrew L. Blackwood

Dr. Andrew L. Blackwood, also known as "Coach Drew," is a trusted speaker, counsellor, and coach with over 20 years of experience as a faith-centred mental health professional. Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to supporting the spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals, families, and organizations.

With a deep understanding of anxiety and trauma from both personal experience and professional practice, Dr. Blackwood has worked extensively with teens and parents in various settings across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. His roles have included psychotherapist, family clinician, and marriage and family therapist, equipping him with the skills to guide others through their emotional challenges.

Dr. Blackwood’s educational background includes a Master of Divinity in Counseling from Tyndale Seminary and a Doctorate of Ministry in Marriage and Family from the Palmer School of Theology. His unique combination of clinical expertise and faith-based guidance has made him a sought-after coach and consultant, helping countless individuals and families achieve emotional resilience and peace.

Today, as The Healing Communication Coach, Dr. Andrew L. Blackwood continues to inspire and equip parents with the tools they need to create calm, confident, and connected families.

Dr. Andrew L. Blackwood, Coach Drew

Listen. Love. Learn. Lead.

Listen. Love. Learn. Lead.

Family Life. Better. Together.

Welcome to CoachDrew.ca

Discover Inspiration for Families, Communities & Ministries.

For Families

For Leaders in Ministry

For Communities

For Communities

For Leaders in Ministry

For Communities

For Leaders in Ministry

For Leaders in Ministry

For Leaders in Ministry

Communities We Serve

Join our community of faith-based families.

Choose Your Path. Learn for Life.

Learn 1-1 or as a Group

Private 1-1 or Family Sessions

Private 1-1 or Family Sessions

Private 1-1 or Family Sessions

Life-changing Courses

Private 1-1 or Family Sessions

Private 1-1 or Family Sessions

Speaking Engagements

Private 1-1 or Family Sessions

Speaking Engagements

Meet Coach Drew.

Making Generational Change with The Art of A Genuine Apology

The Big Difference Between Forgiveness & Reconciliation

Parenting and Peace: The Series

Why Communities & Leaders are Cheering.

"Love It!!!"

"Thoughtful and Caring."

"Awe-inspiring."

"Awe-inspiring."

"Thoughtful and Caring."

"Awe-inspiring."

"Thoughtful and Caring."

"Thoughtful and Caring."

"Thoughtful and Caring."

"Such Authenticity."

"Enjoying the Impact."

"Thoughtful and Caring."

"Powerful."

"Enjoying the Impact."

"Enjoying the Impact."

"Enjoying the Impact."

"Enjoying the Impact."

"Enjoying the Impact."

"Life-changing."

"Stellar Start to Finish."

"Stellar Start to Finish."

"Stellar Start to Finish."

"Stellar Start to Finish."

"Stellar Start to Finish."

What Parents & Families are Sharing.

"Best thing I’ve done."

"Lessons for a lifetime."

"Best thing I’ve done."

"I have new hope."

"Lessons for a lifetime."

"Best thing I’ve done."

"Lessons for a lifetime."

"Lessons for a lifetime."

"Lessons for a lifetime."

"Tremendous tools."

"This program is great!"

"Lessons for a lifetime."

"This program is great!"

"This program is great!"

"This program is great!"

"Shocked and Overjoyed."

"This program is great!"

"This program is great!"

"Teachers are amazed."

"Patient and Practical."

"Patient and Practical."

"Patient and Practical."

"Patient and Practical."