TJ Greaney

There’s something about wide open spaces that makes you think differently. This week’s KOZ Raw comes from the rugged beauty of Antelope, Oregon, where TJ Greaney is attending a Man Camp with Jim Ramos of Men in the Arena. Walking a quiet gravel road through canyon country, surrounded by the kind of scenery that makes […]

Sometimes the best mentoring lessons come from the most unexpected places. For TJ Greaney, this week’s KOZ Raw started with a frustration most of us can relate to—two broken windshields in one week. One rock hit his truck and another hit his wife’s. It was inconvenient, irritating, and just one more thing to deal with.

Some of the most important things boys need to say are the things they never say out loud. That’s why sit spot cards for boys have become such a meaningful part of the Kids Outdoor Zone experience. In this week’s KOZ Raw, TJ Greaney sits down with KOZ leader Kirk Stewart from Galesburg, Illinois, to

As Mother’s Day approaches, teaching boys to honor their moms becomes an opportunity every mentor, dad, and leader should not overlook. Not because it isn’t important, but because it often feels so simple. At KOZ, we spend a lot of time teaching boys outdoor skills, life lessons, responsibility, and character, but some of the most

Mentoring boys through everyday life doesn’t always happen around a campfire. Sometimes the most important moments happen at a gas pump, inside a convenience store, or while checking a PO Box. In this week’s KOZ Raw, TJ Greaney shares a simple but powerful reminder for KOZ leaders: boys are always learning, and some of the

Mentoring boys with purpose begins by helping them understand their God-given design, and sometimes that lesson shows up in the most ordinary moments. Out at the barn, while working on equipment, our feral cat named Smokey moved through the grass with complete focus. Smokey just showed up one day and never left. Since then, he

There’s something about a quiet Texas evening that invites reflection. Sitting on a porch, watching the sun dip below the horizon, you can’t help but think back on where things started and how far they’ve come. This week’s KOZ Raw feels a lot like that—less of a lesson plan and more of a story unfolding

I just finished my first run since January, and it reminded me how important it is to get boys moving again. It had been a couple of months, and getting back out on the trail felt incredible. I run at a state park near my house—no streets, just dirt paths and quiet. It’s where I go to

Mentoring boys is not just about what you teach, it’s also about what you choose not to say. In this week’s KOZ Raw, Kids Outdoor Zone Founder, TJ Greaney, shares an important insight about communicating with boys. As mentors, fathers, and leaders, the way we speak into a young man’s life matters deeply. The right conversation at

Mentoring fatherless boys is not just about how long you get, it’s also about what you do with the moments you’re given. At Kids Outdoor Zone, we’ve learned that even one conversation, one fishing trip, or one quiet moment of presence can change a boy’s eternity. This KOZ Raw story is a reminder of why standing