Homecoming & Reunion Weekend Events

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[PAST EVENT] Women In Action Event with Kirsten Jones

October 20, 2023
4pm - 6pm
Location
The Williamsburg Inn, Regency Room
Access & Features
  • Free food
  • Open to the public
  • Registration/RSVP
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Back to School Season is here, and whether you are just dipping your toe into Little League or supporting the needs of a high schooler hoping to be a college athletic recruit or get into the college of their dreams, you are likely feeling the pressures that come with parenting in an increasingly competitive youth environment. Kirsten Jones has written the book we ALL need and we are thrilled that she has agreed to join us in conversation for a free event this fall, centered on the challenges and joys she discusses in Raising Empowered Athletes: A Youth Sports Parenting Guide for Raising Happy, Brave Resilient Kids.

Kirsten will be talking about:

• The current youth sports landscape in the US

• The physical, social and emotional benefits of participating in athletics

• Multi-sport athletes vs. Single Sport Specialization

• The importance of sleep, rest and recovery

• School and Club sports and how/when youth sports became so bonkers

• How achievement culture and college admissions anxiety impacts youth athletics and how parents can focus on what really matters

• Goal setting and finding the FUN

• The six words your kid most needs to hear from you after a game

Kirsten looks forward to sharing great info, answering your questions, and coming together as a community for support and problem-solving.