SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
Bring a Proven Chess Program to Your Campus — at No Cost to the School.
Tempo Chess Academy is a structured, results-driven enrichment program run personally by an experienced coach. We make it effortless for your school: you say yes, and we handle the rest.
A print-ready PDF to share with your principal or PTO.
WHY IT'S EASY FOR YOUR SCHOOL
Zero Cost. Zero Burden.
No cost — your school earns
Parents enroll and pay directly — nothing comes out of your budget. Your school receives 20% of tuition collected at its campus, every semester.
No admin burden
We handle enrollment, payment, communication, and materials. Your staff does nothing extra.
All equipment provided
Boards, pieces, clocks, and lesson materials are ours. Nothing for the school to buy or store.
Flexible scheduling
60-minute weekly sessions — before, during, or after school, whatever fits your campus best.
WHAT TEMPO HANDLES
A True Partner on Campus
We treat every school as a real partner. Here's what that means in practice — all included, every semester.
- ✓A vetted instructor — fingerprint background-checked and cleared to work with students in Houston-area districts and private schools
- ✓Child-safety certified — SafeSport Trained (U.S. Center for SafeSport) & Stewards of Children (Darkness to Light)
- ✓Reliable attendance — and advance notice plus a make-up session in the rare event a class must move
- ✓Fully insured — general liability including abuse and molestation coverage; your campus can be named as an additional insured
- ✓Regular progress updates to a designated school contact
- ✓An end-of-year summary for the school
- ✓A presence at open houses and campus events
- ✓Ready-made flyers and marketing materials you can share
THE PROOF
Coach Drew's Track Record
Tempo Chess Academy launched in 2026. The results below are from the programs Drew has personally built and taught across North Houston over the past several years.
At one campus, the club grew from 7 students to 33 in three years — now the school's biggest after-school enrichment program.
Students who have brought home tournament trophies — with one school winning its first-ever team championship.
Semesters of experience across 20+ North Houston schools, refining the curriculum every step of the way.
School and parent references available on request. Tempo carries general liability insurance including abuse and molestation coverage, and can name your campus as an additional insured on the certificate.
WHAT SCHOOLS SAY
From Campuses Drew Has Worked With
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Drew is an outstanding chess instructor and made such a positive impact on our chess program. He inspired beginners and encouraged experienced players to grow. The lessons were challenging, engaging, and fun, and the students loved attending the class each week!
Julia Taylor
Assistant Director, Houston-area private school
HOW IT WORKS
From First Conversation to First Class
A short conversation
We talk through your campus, schedule, and goals — usually a quick call or email.
We set it up
We handle scheduling, the enrollment page, parent communication, and all materials.
Parents enroll
Families sign up and pay directly online. You don’t touch a dollar or a form.
First class
We show up, ready to go — and keep you updated on every student’s progress all season.
Let's Bring Chess to Your Campus
Tell us about your school — we'll take it from there.
REQUEST A PARTNERSHIP CONVERSATIONPrefer to talk? Call or text (713) 379-8448