Hornick School
of Coaching
The world's best coach training at the most affordable cost to individuals who will extend the benefits of coaching to people and organizations who don't yet have it.
What Makes Us Unique
First of all, it's the teaching, the careful choice of content and the way it is explored. When you were in 7th grade, was there one teacher whom all the students loved? Joshua Hornick is like that teacher. Every session of every class is so good.
“Hornick is a deep thinker, a first-rate coach, and an extraordinary teacher. This is the only ICF-accredited coaching certification program that I recommend." Steve Chandler.
All programs carry ICF credits.
HSC is also unique in its commitment to accessibility.
There are no comparable programs that are as affordable. We know of many that cost two, three, or even four times as much.
Our Promise
If you are someone who believes that people have it inside them to become so much more than they are now, and
If you want to be a person who helps others to step into what's possible for them,
Engaging with The Hornick School of Coaching will change your life.
Fundamentals of Coaching
Tuesdays, Jan 6 - Feb 10, 2026
Program offered online via zoom 6 Tuesdays at 7pm ET
Fundamentals of Coaching
Thursdays, Jan 8 - Feb 12, 2026
Program offered online via zoom 6 Thursdays at 11am ET
Joshua Hornick, PCC
Director and Lead Teacher
Joshua Hornick is the Director of The Hornick School for Coaching. He has been a Professional Certified Coach since 2006.
He serves as a life coach/business coach to diverse clients across the country and abroad. He has some local clients too. He has been training coaches for nine years. Before that, Hornick was a corporate lawyer, a non-profit director, and a secondary school teacher.
He lives in Amherst, plays ultimate frisbee, and accompanies shows on the piano. He believes deeply in the inherent power and beauty of every person.
What People Say About
Fundamentals of Coaching
Improve People Skills
"I would strongly recommend this program to individuals who are looking to improve their people management and supervisory skills as well as to people who are considering doing any kind of coaching (e.g., life, leadership, athletic).."
Patrick
Holyoke MA
Heartwarming
"Josh energized us towards a fun and heartfelt exploration of how to show up more fully to each other and ourselves. We learned skills that we could practice immediately in our lives. So many of us returned to class with heartwarming stories demonstrating the value of our learning."
Tammis
Amherst MA
Infectious
“This is a tremendous class for anyone interested in coaching - as a growth path for themselves or as a beginning step into the profession. Josh is a delightful leader and his love for this work is infectious. The coaching work he demonstrated in the class was exciting and surprising; he is clearly a master.”
Nina
Amherst MA
Faculty
Justine Cochrane, PCC
Mentor Coach
Justine Cochrane is a certified life coach, and is trained in Brené Brown's Dare to Lead Curriculum. She has been coaching in her private practice since 2017.
Justine's clients include a mixture of creative entrepreneurs including photographers, social media managers and hairstylists. Justine loves helping them uncover their own creative processes, confidence and motivation.
Prior to coaching, Justine worked for the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Linguistics from the University of Victoria, and now lives on Vancouver island with her husband and two daughters where she runs a small flower farm from May - October.
Isabeau Iqbal, PCC
Mentor Coach
Isabeau Iqbal (she/her) works with individuals seeking greater fulfillment and joy in their careers and lives. Her focus is on helping people gain clarity on matters that are important to them, enabling them to move forward steadily and consistently, both professionally and personally.
Isabeau runs a private coaching practice, and finds immense satisfaction in guiding individuals to make powerful decisions, alleviate overwhelm, and take action.
Isabeau is a Gallup-certified Strengths Coach (CliftonStrengths Assessment), an ICF-trained PCC Assessor, and a Certified Executive Coach (Coach Training EDU). She holds a PhD in Higher Education from the University of British Columbia.
Isabeau finds her greatest happiness in activities such as hiking in the mountains, staying active, overcoming her singing nervousness, and spending time with her family. She lives in Vancouver, Canada.
Alyssa Lynes, PCC
Mentor Coach
Alyssa Lynes has had a private practice since 2018. She loves to support creatives to take action on their passion projects or life changes with clarity, ease and celebration.
She is published in the book: Skills for Life-long love. She coaches people to find and create the romantic partnership/s they wish for. She is also known internationally as a Contact Improvisation dance teacher and co-director of the documentary Five Ways In. Alyssa has a MS in education with a specialty in bilingual education.
She lives in Northfield where you likely would find her dancing or exploring nature with her partner, dog and toddler.
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Amherst, MA 01002
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