Workshop for Parents of Athletes

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FHS to Host Parent Workshop

On August 16, from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Student Cafeteria, we will be partnering with the Positive Coaching Alliance to host a parent workshop titled, "The High School Sports Parent: Developing Triple-Impact Competitors." This interactive workshop explores the role of Second-Goal Parents, supporting their athlete so they have a fun, positive experience in sports. Parents who attend a parent workshop should be able to:

(1) know what is expected of them as a high school sports parent

(2) understand parent’s and athlete’s goals related to the HS sports experience

(3) match their behavior as a parent to their goals for their HS sports experience

(4) support their athlete to bounce back from mistakes and setbacks

(5) teach their child about the importance of a growth-mindset

(6) understand and manage the relationship between the parent and coach

While our primary emphasis at Fremd is on preparing students to be academically ready for life beyond high school, we understand the important role that athletics play in the high school experience. This parent workshop is one piece of the puzzle for us in providing a positive experience for our athletes. The Positive Coaching Alliance will also be working with our coaches and our athletes to help our teens get the most from high school sports.

As an attendee at this workshop, you will receive a free copy of the book, The High School Parent: Developing Triple-Impact Competitors, which will show parents how to:

• Help their teen become a Triple-Impact Competitor who makes herself, her teammates, and the game better
• Navigate the complicated high school sports landscape
• Use high school sports' endless procession of teachable moments to teach and reinforce positive character traits
• Deal effectively with common dilemmas faced by high school sports parents

This is not a mandatory workshop, and there is no need to RSVP. I think you will find that the content and presentation style will be engaging and informative.

Please contact Athletic Director David Dick at (847) 755-2770 with any questions.