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Athlete Wellbeing Literacy Training

Athlete Wellbeing Literacy Training

Master Mental Performance & Mental Health Strategies in Youth Sport: Built for Parents, Coaches, Trainers & Educators
Created byMarissa Nichols
Last updated 4/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Recognize early warning signs of mental health challenges in young athletes
  • Apply mental performance techniques like breathwork & visualization
  • Create team cultures that prioritize mental wellbeing alongside performance
  • Distinguish when to coach vs. refer athletes to mental health professionals

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Course content

11 sections • 10 lectures • 3h 37m total length

  • Mental Performance Overview13:28

    Learn how mindset shapes performance.

    Explore the science of mental performance, common misconceptions, and the role of Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPCs). This foundational module introduces tools for enhancing focus, confidence, and resilience in youth athletes.

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Requirements

  • No psychology degree needed - designed for coaches/parents with any experience level
  • Just bring your passion for supporting young athletes' holistic development

Description

In the high-pressure world of athletics, mental health is the invisible game-changer. Athlete Wellbeing equips coaches, trainers, parents, and sports professionals with cutting-edge tools to nurture athletes’ holistic health, transforming how they perform, cope, and thrive.


What You’ll Learn:

  • Mental Performance Foundations – Unlock focus, resilience, and emotional regulation techniques elite athletes use.

  • Mental Health Awareness – Identify warning signs for anxiety, depression, burnout, and eating disorders.

  • Confidentiality & Ethics – Navigate privacy dilemmas while building unshakable trust.

  • Communication Mastery – Use empathy-driven strategies for post-game talks, crisis interventions, and parent-coach partnerships.

  • Coping Toolkits – Implement science-backed biological, cognitive, and social strategies to manage stress.

  • Culture Creation – Design team environments that prioritize wellbeing as fiercely as victory.


Who Should Enroll:

  • Coaches at all levels (youth to professional)

  • Athletic trainers and medical staff

  • Sports parents and guardians

  • School administrators and PE teachers

  • Athletes seeking self-advocacy skills


Why This Course Stands Out:

  • Proven Frameworks – Based on NCAA, AASP, and WHO guidelines.

  • Real-World Scenarios – Role-play sideline crises, injury comebacks, and stigma battles.

  • Actionable Resources – Download mental fitness journals, referral scripts, and team-building exercises.

  • Certification-Ready – Earn the Desert Scouts Certification upon completion, validating your expertise.


Outcomes:

  • Reduce mental health stigma in your team

  • Boost athlete retention and performance consistency

  • Prevent burnout and dropout rates

  • Foster a legacy of mentally strong, empowered athletes


Enroll Now to become the coach who changes lives—not just scores.
Because champions aren’t born; they’re supported.

Who this course is for:

  • Youth sport coaches who want to better support athletes' mental health & performance
  • Sports parents/guardians seeking to understand athlete wellbeing fundamentals
  • Athletic trainers & PE teachers needing mental health recognition skills
  • Club directors building mental wellbeing programs for young competitors

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