How Clinical Sport Psychology Helps High School Athletes and Their Families Thrive: A Parent Testimonial

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I don’t solicit testimonials or reviews from clinical sport psychology clients. However, I’m always open to feedback and love hearing how I’ve helped my athlete or performers clients. I received some great feedback from a parent of a high school athlete struggling with performance anxiety as well with a variety of life stressors.

Elite high school athletes experience a great deal of stress. They are constantly juggling their responsibilities related to academics, family, friends, at least one year round sport and possibly multiple side sports. 

High school sports are no less stressful for an athlete’s parents. Parents often find themselves stuck wondering how to help their child. Should they lend a supportive ear or should they give a rousing motivational speech? Is it best to coach their child on the technical and tactical aspects of their sport or should they leave them to enjoy their sport regardless of any outcomes?  It can feel like an impossible maze to navigate. 

Parent testimonial

A clinical sport psychology professional can be a much needed resource for the parents of elite adolescent and young adult athletes. I was thrilled to receive the following email from a parent describing how I helped:

Hey Jason,

I’ve been meaning to reach out to you…

I owe you a very big thank you and I’m impressed at your effective approach to athletic mindset. You reduced anxiety significantly, you increased focus and your help substantially increased performance. You single handedly helped her break a season long trough and she was ready to quit before she began working with you.

We would like to utilize you next season. And please use me as a reference or testimonial. 

You are very respected and appreciated, thank you Jason.

Best,

When I work with elite student-athletes, I make sure I am treating the whole person and not just the athlete. We address family, communication, relationships, academics, mental illness, wellbeing, and of course sport performance. I love hearing how the athletes I work with use their mental skills in their sport. However, it is even more important that they use the same mental skills in every aspect of their life. If you’re a parent of an adolescent or young adult athlete, or an athlete yourself, contact me to schedule a free consultation to find out how we can work together.