The Story Behind Pathways
There are athletes the world never got to see.
Not because they lacked talent.
Not because they did not work hard.
Because they were never given the tools to succeed academically.
For many athletes, the transition to college is where everything changes.
The structure is gone.
The expectations are higher.
The pace is faster.
For the first time, performance in the classroom directly impacts whether they can stay in the game.
Some figure it out.
Many struggle quietly.
Some lose their opportunity entirely.
That is where Pathways began.
Not as a program.
As a response to a gap that has existed for decades.
The Problem No One Talks About
- Manage complex academic workloads
- Process information efficiently
- Organize and execute multiple responsibilities
- Perform academically under pressure
This is not a motivation issue.
This is not an intelligence issue.
It is a systems issue.
The Pathways Approach
Pathways to Power Learning is built on a simple principle. Performance is trainable. The same way physical performance is developed through structured training, academic performance can be developed through structured systems.
Pathways focuses on executive function development, cognitive strategy training, repeatable systems for academic success, and performance under pressure. This is not tutoring. It is not about more time or more effort. It is about building the right systems so athletes can execute consistently.
Pathways was developed through the combined experience of elite athletes who competed at the highest level, Division I coaches who understand performance demands, educational therapy professionals who study how the brain learns, and high-performance leaders who understand execution under pressure.
The Team
Board Certified Educational Therapist and executive function specialist. Developer of the Pathways to Power Learning System. Combines cognitive science with performance-based coaching to help individuals succeed in high pressure environments.
Julieann Ash, M.S., BCET, is a Board Certified Educational Therapist and executive function specialist dedicated to helping individuals with learning differences achieve high-level performance. She holds a Master of Science in Special Education from St. Cloud State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Secondary Education from Lawrence University.
As Founder of Learning Solutions for Healthcare Professionals as well as Founder and Executive Director of Midwest Educational Therapists & Associates in Columbus, Ohio, Julieann leads a team of clinicians serving students from kindergarten through college. She works extensively with healthcare professionals and high-stakes test takers to strengthen clinical reasoning, knowledge acquisition, organization, and board examination performance. She collaborates closely with physicians, psychologists, therapists, and school personnel to implement individualized, brain-based cognitive strategies.
Julieann is the developer of Pathways to Power Learning System, an executive function framework designed to enhance rapid learning and performance under pressure. A variant of Pathways is incorporated into research initiatives at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
A USA Powerlifting World Cup Masters 4A Silver Medalist, Ohio State Masters 4A Champion (three event) and Ohio State Squat Recordholder, Julieann integrates performance psychology, executive function science, and strength-based coaching in her program to help learners excel in both academics and athletics.
Joe Greene is a two-time Olympic medalist, former world-class long jumper, and performance leader dedicated to helping individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. Known for his explosive athletic ability and competitive drive, Greene built a career defined by excellence and resilience on the world’s biggest stages.
Joe is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. During his time at OSU, Joe surpassed Jesse Owens’ 1935 indoor long jump record while competing indoors in 1992, won 8 Big Ten titles across the Long Jump and Triple Jump, and captured the NCAA National Championship in the Long Jump, establishing himself as one of the premier collegiate jumpers of his era. As a standout athlete at The Ohio State University, he was honored as The Buckeye Athlete of the Year, given to the top athlete at The Ohio State University. Joe was inducted into The Ohio State University Hall of Fame in 2004.
His collegiate success launched him onto the international stage, where he represented the United States in 2 Olympic games. Joe competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain and the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, earning Bronze medals in the Long Jump. Competing in one of the most competitive eras in track and field, Joe established himself as one of the world’s elite jumpers, recording a personal best of 8.66 meters (28 feet, 5 inches). Joe is remembered as one of America’s most consistent and technically gifted long jumpers in the 1990s. His combination of collegiate dominance, international medals, and record-breaking performances cemented his place in U.S. track and field history.
Following his competitive career, Greene transitioned his passion for performance into leadership, coaching, and athlete development, including coaching the jumpers at The Ohio State University. Drawing on his experience competing at the highest level of sport, he works with organizations and individuals to promote excellence, discipline, and high-performance training. His background at the highest levels of international competition gives him unique insight into preparation and achieving results under pressure.
Today, Joe Greene continues to leverage the lessons from his Olympic journey to inspire people to reach their full potential both on and off the field, proving that success is built through preparation, perseverance, and the courage to leap beyond limits.
Tom Doyle is a graduate of Maryville College in St. Louis, where he earned a B.A. in English with a minor in psychology. As an undergraduate assistant track and field coach, he helped develop five All-Americans and an NCAA 10,000-meter national champion, earning recognition as Outstanding Graduate.
Doyle went on to spend 21 years coaching at the Division I level at The Ohio State University, Arizona State University, and the University of Illinois. Nationally known as an elite jumps coach, he mentored more than 125 Big Ten top-three finishers and 25 conference champions. His most accomplished athletes included Joe Greene—an eight-time Big Ten champion in the long and triple jumps, NCAA long jump champion, and two-time Olympic Bronze Medalist—and Chris Sanders, who in 1992 broke Jesse Owens’ long-standing outdoor record set in 1935 with an outdoor leap that stood for 57 years. Sanders was also a standout Ohio State wide receiver and went on to play eight seasons in the NFL.
Now in his sixth year with Midwest Educational Therapists & Associates, Tom serves as an Executive Function Coach. He applies a high-performance coaching model to academics—helping students build organization, writing, planning, and goal-setting systems that foster independence, confidence, and lasting success.
Over 4 decades of executive experience at a national level. Provides structure, strategy, and operational insight to ensure the system is scalable and effective at the institutional level.
William R. Ash brings more than 40 years of executive leadership and high-performance experience to the university community. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Lawrence University and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas.
Ash’s successful career in the Veterinary Distribution industry included 19 years with Far-Vet Supply Co., serving as Operations Manager and President. He later dedicated 22 years to Henry Schein Animal Health, a $1.8 billion national veterinary distribution company, where he held senior leadership roles including Vice President of Operations, General Manager of VetMall, Director of Equipment Marketing, and Director of Business Intelligence. He retired in 2018.
Currently, Ash serves as Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer of Midwest Educational Therapists & Associates and CFO of Greene Ash Consulting (dba Pathways to Power Learning).
A competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter, Ash is a member of the National Physique Committee and USA Powerlifting. In 2024, he placed 5th (70+) at the NPC North American Championship and holds an Ohio state deadlift record (70+). An instrument-rated private pilot, he has traveled extensively worldwide.
Why It Matters
There are athletes right now with the talent to succeed at the highest levels. But without the right systems, that talent is at risk. Pathways exists to make sure that does not happen.
Because when athletes are given the tools to succeed academically, they do more than stay eligible. They unlock their full potential.
Pathways to Power Learning is not about helping athletes get by. It is about helping them perform at a level that matches their ability. On the field. In the classroom. And beyond.