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Empower your athletes, coaches, and parents with the knowledge and tools to support brain health, focus, and resilience.
When everyone understands how the brain works, performance — and connection — reach a whole new level.

Strong minds...

build

Stronger teams...

Who This Is For

  • Club and travel sports programs

  • School athletic departments

  • Coaching organizations and academies

  • Parent booster clubs

  • Rehabilitation programs and training centers

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"Strong minds build stronger teams — and the results speak for themselves."

Empowering Teams. Educating Parents. Elevating Performance.

Peak performance starts with the brain — and it’s shaped by the team culture around it.
Our interactive workshops teach coaches, athletes, and parents how to understand the mental and cognitive factors that drive focus, confidence, and resilience on and off the field.

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What Are Team & Parent Workshops?

Our Team & Parent Workshops are dynamic, science-based sessions designed to help athletes, coaches, and parents understand how the brain drives performance.


Through hands-on activities, real-world examples, and cognitive demonstrations, we teach how focus, stress, communication, and decision-making shape both individual success and team cohesion.

These workshops are perfect for schools, clubs, and sports academies looking to build a mentally strong, supportive performance culture — from the locker room to the living room.

Our Story in Numbers

82%

Improved team communication & emotional awareness

Jowett, S. & Shanmugam, V. (2023). Improving coach–athlete relationships through communication and emotional intelligence training. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 35(2),

78%

Athletes report increased focus, motivation, and mental resilience

Frontiers in Sports Neuroscience (2022). Effects of cognitive and mental skills training on attention and resilience in youth athletes: A randomized control study.

70%

Stronger collaboration between parents and coaches

National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS, 2021). Parent–Coach Partnership Survey.

90%

Organizations report a more unified team culture and improved morale

Sports Leadership Institute (2023). Team Culture & Mental Performance Programs: Longitudinal Results Report.

Why It Matters

When parents and coaches understand how the brain works, everything changes — communication improves, motivation grows, and performance follows. These workshops bridge the gap between science and sport, helping teams build trust, prevent burnout, and create a culture where mental strength is valued as highly as physical skill.

Better Understanding
=
Better Support.

When parents and coaches understand how the athlete’s brain works, recovery, motivation, and performance all improve.

Mental Performance
=
Competitive Advantage

Cognitive training and focus strategies turn good athletes into confident, composed competitors.

Stronger communication builds trust

Workshops open dialogue between athletes, parents, and coaches to foster teamwork and emotional awareness.

Prevention is protection

Understanding brain health helps prevent burnout, miscommunication, and re-injury after concussion.

How it Works

Every team is different — and so is every workshop. Our process is designed to understand your group’s needs, deliver an engaging and interactive experience, and provide lasting tools that strengthen focus, communication, and mental resilience long after the session ends.

Consultation & Customization

Every team has its own culture, challenges, and goals — so every workshop begins with a personalized consultation.


We take time to understand what your group needs most: improving communication between coaches and players, helping parents support athletes with ADHD or concussion recovery, or teaching teams how to sustain focus under pressure.


Based on that conversation, we design a fully customized workshop for your audience — whether that’s coaches, parents, athletes, or a blended group — ensuring the session feels relevant, engaging, and directly applicable to your environment.

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Interactive Workshop Delivery

Our workshops are high-energy, hands-on, and rooted in real neuroscience.


Sessions can run 45, 60, or 90 minutes — either in-person or virtually — depending on your schedule and goals.


Participants experience live cognitive demonstrations using Summit Brain & Performance technologies like NeuroTrainer, CogniFit, or Vizual Edge to see how attention, focus, and decision-making actually work in the brain.


Through guided discussions, group activities, and practical mental-skills tools, every attendee walks away with actionable strategies to improve performance, communication, and confidence — both on and off the ice.

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Follow-Up Resources

Learning doesn’t stop when the workshop ends.


After each session, your team receives personalized takeaway materials — including cognitive exercises, reflection prompts, and simple team-building challenges to reinforce what they learned.


We also offer optional follow-up Q&A or mini-sessions to check in on progress, answer new questions, and help coaches and parents continue integrating these principles into training and daily routines.


The result is lasting growth — not just a great talk, but a stronger, more connected, and mentally resilient team culture.

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Workshop Topics 

The Athlete’s Brain – Understanding how focus, reaction, and decision-making work under pressure.

Every great performance starts in the brain. This workshop dives into how the mind processes information during fast-paced play — from visual tracking and anticipation to split-second decisions under stress.

 

Parents and coaches learn how pressure, fatigue, and emotion affect performance, and how mental training can sharpen focus and decision-making for consistent results.

Focus Under Fatigue – How to sustain mental performance through long seasons and tournaments.

Mental endurance is just as important as physical stamina. In this session, we explore how the brain responds to fatigue and what strategies athletes can use to stay sharp, calm, and confident during long tournaments or intense training blocks.

 

Attendees learn recovery and focus techniques that help prevent burnout and improve overall performance consistency.

Parenting for Performance – Tools to support your athlete’s brain health, motivation, and mindset.

Parents play a crucial role in shaping their athlete’s mindset. This workshop gives practical tools to encourage resilience, confidence, and motivation without adding pressure.

 

We cover communication strategies, recovery habits, and the importance of emotional regulation — helping parents nurture both performance and well-being at home and on the field.

Concussion Awareness & Cognitive Recovery – What every parent and coach should know about post-injury support.

A concussion is a brain injury — but with the right knowledge and support, recovery can be complete and empowering.

 

This workshop explains what happens in the brain after injury, common signs and symptoms, and why early cognitive rehabilitation is key.

 

Parents and coaches learn how to monitor recovery, adjust expectations, and safely guide athletes back to play with confidence and care.

ADHD & Executive Function in Sport – Strategies for focus, regulation, and confidence on and off the field.

Athletes with ADHD or executive function challenges often have incredible energy and creativity — they just need the right tools to harness it.

 

This session teaches how attention, organization, and self-regulation affect sports performance and daily life. Coaches and parents learn effective strategies to support focus, manage impulsivity, and build confidence so every athlete can thrive.

Team Communication & Emotional IQ – Building self-awareness, resilience, and trust within your group.

Strong teams are built on trust, empathy, and communication — not just skill. This interactive workshop helps athletes, coaches, and parents understand emotional intelligence and its impact on teamwork and leadership.

 

Through real examples and guided exercises, teams learn how to navigate conflict, build mutual respect, and create a supportive, high-performing culture.

Program Details 

Format: In Person or Virtual 

Length: 60 to 90 minutes 

Audience: Parents, Coaches, Athletes, or Mixed Teams

Includes: Interactive presentation, handouts, Q&A, and cognitive tool demos

Facilitator: Katherine Wallisch, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, ADHD-CCSP

Investment: Custom quote based on group size and duration

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