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(K-8) Traveling Chess Club

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Grades: Kindergarten to 8th

Description

We are excited to partner with Traveling Chess Club to bring structured, high-level speed chess to Texas Sports Academy. Chess is more than a game — it is one of the most powerful tools for developing focus, discipline, and advanced thinking skills in young learners.


Why Chess?


  • Strengthens analytical and critical thinking
  • Improves concentration and sustained focus
  • Develops strategic planning and decision-making
  • Builds discipline and academic confidence
  • Encourages resilience and healthy competition


Meet the Coaches


Coach Gabe

2000+ Rated Player | Engineer at Apple | Youth Mentor

Gabe is a lifelong chess player with a passion for competitive play, especially fast time controls like blitz and bullet. While speed chess is his specialty, he emphasizes that true improvement begins with mastering slower, strategic play first.

With experience as both a chess and tennis coach, Gabe loves helping young students build confidence, resilience, and competitive discipline. As an engineer at Apple, he brings structure, precision, and analytical thinking into every lesson.


Coach Collin

2000+ Rated Player | Opening Specialist | Creative Instructor

Collin has been playing competitively since 2020 and has achieved a 2000+ online rating. He specializes in strong opening fundamentals — particularly the London System — helping students feel confident from move one.

With a background teaching high school art, Collin excels at breaking down complex ideas into engaging, easy-to-understand lessons that keep students focused and energized. As an Environmental Consultant, he integrates thoughtful analysis and real-world problem-solving into his coaching style.


Coach Isaac

1800+ Rated Player | Founder of Traveling Chess Club | K–12 Educator

Isaac is a lifelong chess player and experienced educator who has coached students from kindergarten through 12th grade. With a competitive rating of 1800+, he emphasizes strategic thinking, pattern recognition, and long-term growth.

As the Founder of Traveling Chess Club and a full-time engineer, Isaac combines structured problem-solving with community leadership to create a supportive, inspiring environment where every student can thrive.



In-Person Instruction

Cost - Free

Schedule

Starts: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Ends: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

We will meet from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM every Wed starting on 3/4/2026 and ending on 4/8/2026

Contact

Joanna Lovejoy
512-777-6879
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Location

4402 Hudson Bend Rd Austin, Texas 78734 US

Grades: Kindergarten to 8th