Positive Mindset Training Programs

During the three sessions, players will participate in interactive activities, curated discussions, and coach-led team huddles.

Players who have attended say the training improved their self-esteem, strengthened their connection with their teammates, and helped them develop a stronger mindset.

Program topics include:

• Practicing mindfulness and positive visualization
• Responding to unhelpful thoughts in constructive ways
• Discussing personal strengths and accomplishments
• Developing strategies to bounce back from challenges
• Managing stress effectively
• Making thoughtful and healthy decisions
• Connecting with others in positive ways

Between sessions, players will choose from a menu of skills to practice, such as:

• Breathing exercises
• Positive self-talk
• Relaxation exercises
• Noticing good events in life (gratitude)
• Practicing kindness

The program is split into three parts, with practice exercises between sessions:

• Session 1 is in person in the Philadelphia/Chester area. (See locations below.)
• Session 2 is in person or virtual (via Zoom).
• Session 3 is virtual (via Zoom).
• Between sessions, participants will choose from a menu of mindset development exercises to practice on their own.

This program is open to:

• Individual players
• Entire teams

Act fast! Only 50 to 80 slots are available per date.

This program is based on the research, thinking, and expertise of Scott Glassman, PsyD, of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), creator of “A Happier U.” His team of facilitators make up the coaching staff of HeadFirst Positive Mindset Training. They are:

• Graduate students in psychology
• Specially trained in this curriculum
• From a sports background, including soccer, lacrosse, rowing, boxing, field hockey, and more

• This program is free to participants and their families. All costs are covered by Philadelphia Union Foundation.
• All three sessions — in person and virtual — are included with registration.
• Positive mindset exercises will be provided for practice between sessions.
• Food will be served at each event.

In-person events may be held at:

• Subaru Park stadium in Chester, Pennsylvania
• Union Power Plant
• WSFS Bank Sportsplex

Your registration information will include information on the location.

Virtual events will be held via Zoom.

Our next in-person session will be held on June 29, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Subaru Park in the Primepoint Club.

Additional sessions are being planned for August and throughout the fall — check back soon for updated dates and details!

Parents can register individual players.

Coaches and club directors can register an entire team.

Click the button to reserve a spot in your three sessions.

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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.

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