Parents Education
What is HeadFirst Education Training?
HEADFIRST addresses the pressure today’s young athletes face—on the field, in the classroom, and online. Through education, tools, and real-world conversations, we help players, parents and coaches manage pressure, build resilience, and perform with purpose. Our education training sessions are an interactive educational environment where participants will be learning how to build and strengthen a positive mindset towards strong mental fitness. We aim to equip players, parents and coaches with practical tools, shared language, and evidence-based strategies to support mental fitness, emotional regulation, and healthy performance under pressure.
About this program
Where and when is it held?
Parent Education Training Sessions:
- Thursday, April 9th from 6:00-7:45 PM at the WSFS Bank Sportsplex
- Monday, April 20th from 6:00-7:45 PM at the WSFS Bank Sportsplex
WSFS Bank SportsPlex is located at 2485 Seaport Drive Chester, PA 19013.
How do I register?
Parents can register individual players.
Click the button to reserve a spot in your three sessions.
Registration details:
- You can join the waitlist to be notified of openings due to cancellations.
- We reserve the right to offer players another date if our minimum number of players per session is not met.
- Once the registration form is completed, we will confirm by email the Wednesday before your session.
- We will send a Zoom link by email prior to virtual sessions..
Who is invited?
Parents of kids ages 12 to 19.
Each session is specific to that audience of attendees. Please make sure you are registering for the correct session.
How else can I support a positive mindset?
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What will parents learn?
These sessions help parents better understand the emotional and mental demands young athletes face, while offering clear guidance on how to support growth without adding pressure.
Parents will learn how to:
- Recognize common pressure moments and emotional triggers in youth sports
- Communicate in ways that build confidence, not anxiety
- Support effort, mindset, and recovery rather than outcomes
- Create a consistent home environment that reinforces mental fitness
- Partner effectively with coaches using shared language and expectations
Parents leave empowered with simple tools they can use immediately on the ride home, after games, and during challenging moments.
What is the session format?
- Interactive and discussion-based
- Real-world sport scenarios
- Practical take-home tools and resources
- Designed for immediate application
Together, our goal is to create alignment across parents and coaches, ensuring players are supported consistently, intentionally, and with care, both on and off the field.
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