Confluence Mind and Motion

Division of Sports Psychology

Athlete Development Beyond Mental Toughness

Upcoming Groups & Trainings

Guiding the Transition: Supporting Your Athlete’s Identity & Well-Being in College

Stepping into college athletics is an exciting but challenging transition. This one hour workshop prepares you to support your athlete through the mental and emotional aspects of moving from high school to college athletics.

Who Should Attend?

  • Parents of high school athletes across all sports transitioning to any level of college athletics
  • Coaches, mentors, and athletic directors looking to support families
  • Anyone who wants to help young athletes thrive in this major life transition to college athletics

What You’ll Learn:

  • The neuroscience of adolescent identity & emotional growth and how it impacts wellbeing
  • How to help your athlete navigate pressure, self-doubt, and independence
  • Tangible strategies using to stay connected with your athlete through adversity
  • Tips for maintaining a strong parent-athlete relationship

Upcoming Workshops:

**This is not a clinical therapy group but a guided support space focused on connection, problem-solving, and personal growth. Some therapeutic exercises will be introduced, but no medical diagnosis or treatment will be provided.

Upcoming Groups:

Process Group for Injured Athletes

This group is designed to help athletes struggling with the mental and emotional impact of injury. Whether you’re coping with frustration, fear of re-injury, or navigating the emotional side of recovery, this group provides support and strategies to help you bounce back mentally and emotionally.

Open to all athletes 17 and older.

Deepening Coach-Athlete Connection: An Experiential Training

Coaches have the power to shape not just athletes, but people. This training is designed to help coaches strengthen relationships with their athletes, fostering trust, motivation, and resilience. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, we’ll explore how to deepen athlete buy-in, create a culture of psychological safety, and improve communication that enhances both individual and team performance. Learn strategies to support athletes through challenges while maintaining accountability and high standards. Tap into what truly drives athletes while creating an environment of thriving and success.

Email admin@confluencemindandmotion.com to discuss how we can partner with your institution and coaches to administer this training.