For most young people, social media is more than just a digital distraction; it is the primary landscape for their social lives.
This webinar is designed to help parents, coaches, and caregivers navigate the modern pressures kids face online, from the constant anxiety of “having” to create content to the social exclusion felt by those who choose to opt out. We’ll discuss the real-world impact of negative comments and digital burnout, offering practical ways to help youth use these platforms responsibly and for positive connection. The conversation will explore practical strategies to support youth emotional well-being, help them manage online pressure, and provide adults with the tools and language needed to support the next generation in building digital resilience.
We will explore:
How to mentor the young people in your life as they navigate an increasingly connected world. How to help young people stay grounded in the present moment. Finding a healthy balance between their digital identity and their real-world experiences.
When athletes like DeMar DeRozan and Alysa Liu speak up on mental health, they remind us that their well-being isn’t separate from performance; it’s foundational to it. Young athletes today are carrying more than just their gear onto the field. Between school pressures, social dynamics, and the expectations that come with competition, many are navigating a constant undercurrent of stress. Youth sports have the potential to either add to that weight, or help relieve it. When coaches ensure sports are done right, they can be one of the most accessible, consistent places where young people learn how to regulate emotions, build relationships, and develop mental wellness skills in real time. Mental wellness doesn’t happen by chance, it’s built through the consistent, intentional actions of coaches. Sports Done Right Supports Mental Wellness when coaches…Notice Every AthleteWhen coaches recognize each athlete as an individual, they can adapt their coaching to fit each athlete’s needs, demonstrate the athlete’s value, and show their care for athletes as people beyond the sport.
Lead With EmpathyLeading interactions with empathy builds trusting relationships, which can combat the impacts of stress, lead to lower rates of anxiety and depression, and increase each athlete’s own understanding and practice of empathy.
Reinforce Effort and GrowthEffort-focused skill development helps young people feel competent and in control of their own growth, boosts self-confidence, and builds a sense of purpose.
Value All AthletesCreating a sense of belonging for all athletes is critical for a positive sports experience. Taking time to understand and celebrate differences helps deepen coach-athlete connections and peer relationships.
Youth sports will always come with pressure points, close games, missed opportunities, and emotional highs and lows. Our role as coaches isn’t to remove those moments, but to make a lasting impact by helping athletes navigate them.
PCA is excited to launch its new workshop: Supporting Positive Athlete Behavior Through Responsive Coaching!
Every coach has been there: athletes who are not able to follow directions, disruptions during practice, or a player who just can’t seem to focus.
It can be frustrating, and it is easy to assume it’s all about attitude or effort. But what if it’s not? What if misbehavior is a signal, not a choice?
This workshop gives coaches the tools to respond with purpose, building connection and accountability while keeping practices productive and athletes growing.
LINK: https://positivecoach.org/training/workshops/
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