Developing The Youth Athlete - A Team Approach

The development of physical, social and emotional well-being of an athlete is no easy task. Coaches, administrators, game officials, parents and athletes (grades 6-12) are invited to be part of the ideal game plan that contributes to young athletes (ages 12-18) reaching their greatest potential in sports.

*Doors Open at 5:45 p.m. with free casual dinner offered

Program Agenda: 

6:15 p.m.         Welcome and Introduction to the Alliance

                        Moderator: Will Driscoll, Executive Director, Virginia Sports Hall of Fame

Panel Discussion

• Demetrius "Pete" Allen, Coach and Former collegiate and NFL player
• Avery Spell, Kellam High School, student athlete
• Michelle Hedspeth, Parent
• Michael Kennedy, UFL and NCAA D-1 Football Official and Director of Training  for Southeastern Football Officials Association
• Sonja Lund, PhD, ODU Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Mental Health & Well-being

7:00 pm           Break Out Sessions

• Developing Competitors Through Positive Coaching

        Presenter:  Positive Coaching Alliance Representative (Adults Session)

• Building a Team of Support (Athlete Session)

          Presenters: Ryley van der Velde, Head Field Hockey Coach, VWU and Tage Waite, MS, Mental Performance Coach

8:00 pm            Program concludes

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