Raising Resilient Athletes: Navigating the Hidden Demands of Youth Sports

Youth sports can feel like a pressure cooker—for athletes and their parents. Behind every practice and competition lies a set of invisible pressures: stress, injuries, academics, social media, and the constant drive to achieve.

This parent-focused summit will give you the tools, strategies, and resources to help your child balance achievement with well-being, build resilience, and stay strong—on the field, in school, and in life.

Friday, October 17th

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

In-Person | 6849 Old Dominion Dr., Suite 200, McLean, VA 22101

You’ll walk away with:

• A clearer understanding of the invisible pressures athletes face today
• Practical strategies to support both mental health and performance
• Tools that translate across sports and school so your athlete doesn’t burn out
• Resources and expert insights you can lean on before challenges escalate

Our Panelists:

• , Sports Medicine Physician, Georgetown MedStar; Team Physician for Georgetown Rugby
• , Founder & CEO, Rehab 2 Perform (12+ locations supporting athletes in recovery and performance)
• , Founder & CEO, ModLink — expert on the NIL space and marketing yourself for recruiting
• , Licensed Clinical Psychologist; specialist in learning differences, ADHD, and mental health
• , Licensed Clinical Psychologist, MindBalance Sport

Moderated by: , Licensed Counseling Psychologist, MindBalance Sport

Featured Wrap-Up by The StudyPro:
We’ll connect the dots between athletics and academics—showing how the same executive function (EF) skills that drive success in sports also translate into school and life. Parents will gain a framework for:

• Understanding why motivation on the field doesn’t always carry into schoolwork or recovery
• Recognizing the EF skills that underpin both performance and academics
• Using practical strategies to help students generalize resilience beyond the field

This isn’t about doing more—it’s about working smarter to get ahead of the stress and build resilience in your student-athlete.

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