Research

The Science Behind Impactful Leadership.

Our university-backed research is the foundation of everything we build. These are not opinions — they’re findings derived from 65,000+ student and athlete assessments.

Featured report — 2025

The State of Coaching: National Edition

A first-of-its-kind analysis of over 34,000 student-athlete assessments, revealing which coaching behaviors most powerfully impact student outcomes.

Student-athlete assessments analyzed

1 K+

States represented

Core pillars identified

Texas special edition

The State of Coaching: Texas Special Edition

An in-depth look at coaching impact across Texas high school athletics in partnership with the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA).

Spring 2026 Edition

Moving the Needle on Effective Coaching

Based on feedback from more than 34,000 student-athletes nationwide, this report uncovers the coaching behaviors most closely linked to stronger relationships, better experiences, and greater student growth.

University-backed methodology

Our assessments are validated by academic partners to ensure they measure what they claim to measure — with results you can stake decisions on.

Psychometric validation

Our instruments are tested for reliability and validity using academic-grade statistical methods.

Outcome correlation

We apply statistical analysis to connect leadership behaviors to real, measurable student outcomes.

Continuous refinement

With every cohort, our models improve. 65,000+ assessments and growing — the data gets stronger over time.

Third-Party Research

Research-Backed. Third-Party Verified. Outcome-Focused.

EverRise combines independent research, validated assessment methods, and real-world student feedback to provide leaders with trusted insights into the behaviors that drive meaningful outcomes.