One-hour virtual group class
Workshop Description
How many times will your child answer with “fine” or “good” when asked how practice went? Have we given them permission to name and claim ALL their emotions? This presentation is a deep dive into ways to foster communication between you, your child, and their coaches. A secondary portion of this session involves managing expectations and creative ways to find “fun” in demanding sports. Kelly is committed to keeping fun embedded into youth competitive sports and tackles all sorts of issues including peer relationships, coach pressures and when parents mean to support, but push a bit too hard. What is the fine line between simply “I enjoyed watching you play” and “Momager/Daddy Coach.”
Objectives
- Learn the basics of emotional intelligence for you and your child as it pertains to sports
- Learn how to focus on the present and what your child is getting today, versus always thinking long term and missing out on valuable life moments
- Learn strategies and talking points to help them process emotions
- Learn ways to foster communication with your athlete and how to self-assess if you are getting in too deep as “coach” when they are needing “mom/dad.”
- Discuss the cognitive behavioral therapy triangle and how it relates to performance
Format
This interactive workshop will be conducted in a virtual format, accommodating a maximum of 10 participants to ensure personalized attention and meaningful engagement. The session will blend informative presentations, experiential activities, and interactive discussions, culminating in a dedicated Q&A segment to address participants' specific queries and concerns.
Presenter
Kelly Hobbs is a seasoned Mental Performance Coach and Master Rated Figure Skating Instructor with a passion for empowering young athletes to thrive both on and off the field. With over a decade of experience in performance psychology and youth development, Kelly brings a wealth of expertise and a nurturing spirit to her role as a workshop facilitator. Participants can expect to benefit from her unique blend of theoretical knowledge, practical wisdom, and genuine empathy as they embark on their journey towards supporting the next generation of athletes
