Parent Support
Does Something feel off? Maybe we can help?
Sports should be fun, social and emotionally rewarding — for everyone. It goes without saying that you want your child to have a positive experience, but facilitating that in a competitive environment can be tricky. A parent herself, Courtney can teach you the best practices — as well as traps to avoid — for raising self-confident, focused, resilient young athletes who possess coping and leadership skills, regardless of their physical abilities.
Not every player is going to be a superstar, but every player should want to be there. Winning is great, but sometimes effort deserves just as much recognition.
When the joy seems to have disappeared
OR
When something seems off
OR
When laughter is replaced by silence
No adolescence is without its emotional challenges, but often those challenges, regardless of their origin, manifest themselves in a sports environment in the form of behavior that interferes with performance. By teaching you to recognize signs that something may be amiss, Courtney can help you stay two steps ahead of brewing problems, such as depression, body image issues, or other mental health concerns, that may be affecting your child.
For example:
On the field
Repeated strike-outs, double-faults or unforced errors
Excessive fouls, yellow cards or violent tackles
Mouthing off to the referee/opponents/teammates
Off the field
Refusal to go to after-game pizza parties or socialize with teammates
Sullen attitude around practices and games
General lack of interest in participation
The reason for these behaviors is often normal adolescent angst, but not always. If your child seems to have lost the love for the game, Courtney can help you determine if something more serious is going on.