Stan Mercer is a teacher, coach, author, and speaker with more than 30 years of experience working with young people. Throughout his career, he has helped students and athletes develop discipline, resilience, confidence, and a stronger sense of purpose.

He is the author of To Be Determined, a book focused on personal growth, self-leadership, and the work of realizing who you are capable of becoming. His work challenges people to stop drifting through life and start building it intentionally.

Stan is also developting the To Be Determined Podcast, where he shares practical insights, reflections, and conversations designed to help people live with greater clarity, ownership, and direction.

He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife of more than 34 years and remains deeply committed to teaching, mentoring, writing, and encouraging others to own their now and build their next.