The Sideline Advantage: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Young Athletes
Are you the parent of a competitive young athlete?
You drive them to practice, cheer at every game, and celebrate every victory. But you also feel their disappointment after a tough loss, see their frustration when they're in a slump, and worry about the immense pressure they face to perform. You want to help, but it’s hard to know what to say or do. The car ride home can feel like a minefield.
Join Jenn Parker, head of Level Up’s Sport & Performance branch, for a free one-hour online seminar designed specifically for parents like you. In "The Sideline Advantage," you will move beyond being a spectator and become a crucial part of your child's mental game.
In this free, one-hour seminar, you will gain practical tools to:
Manage Your Own Sideline Stress: Learn how your energy impacts your child and discover simple techniques to remain a calm, supportive presence, no matter the score.
Master the Post-Game Conversation: Get a simple framework for what to say (and what not to say) after both wins and losses to build confidence and open communication.
Foster True Resilience at Home: Discover how to create an environment that values effort over outcomes, helping your child build the mental resilience needed to bounce back from setbacks.
Build a Stronger Athlete-Parent Partnership: Understand your role in their support network and learn how to strengthen your relationship through the highs and lows of competitive sport.
This seminar is not about sports strategy; it's about life strategy. It’s your opportunity to gain the tools that will support your child's long-term well-being, both in their sport and far beyond the field.
About the Host:
Jenn Parker, M.A., is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with two decades of experience supporting children and families. As the head of Sport & Performance at Level Up Wellness Group, she specializes in strengthening the entire ecosystem around an athlete—player, parents, and coaches—to build mental resilience and foster success.