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The Athlete Wellbeing Training Program promotes mental health and mental performance literacy in youth sports. This comprehensive data-informed training is tailored for youth coaches, parents, and families who play a crucial role in developing young athletes. Through engaging online modules, videos, self-reflection, and quizzes, participants will: Knowledge-Based Outcomes -Define the concepts of mental performance and mental health and explain their impact on youth athletes' overall well-being and performance. -Identify common mental health concerns, signs, and barriers that youth athletes face in their personal and athletic lives. -Differentiate between mental performance coaching and clinical mental health services, recognizing the scope of each. -Analyze scenarios to identify mental health needs and determine appropriate referral pathways for professional support. Skill-Based Outcomes -Apply practical tools, such as breathing exercises, guided visualization, and reflective journaling, to enhance mental fitness and emotional resilience. -Demonstrate empathy through active listening, validation, and perspective-taking to create a supportive environment for youth athletes. -Develop strategies to destigmatize mental health challenges within athletic environments. Behavioral Outcomes -Foster a culture of mental well-being within teams by implementing principles of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. -Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and guardians to address mental health Disclaimer: This foundational program focuses on knowledge and skill building to support mental health and performance. The facilitator is a practitioner and not a clinician. This training does not equip practitioners to become clinicians, provide diagnoses, or speculate on someone else's mental health status or condition.
You can also join this program via the mobile app. Go to the app