Hi, I’m Steph Van De Ven, a certified mindfulness and meditation educator, published author, speaker, and creator of the Between the Innings youth sports mindfulness program.

I have taught mindfulness practices to hundreds of children, helping them develop practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, frustration, anger, attention challenges, and everyday pressures. My approach is supportive, approachable, and focused on helping children and adults feel calmer, more confident, and better equipped to handle difficult emotions.

As the founder of Canada’s Baseball Mom, I combine my mindfulness training with years of experience supporting young athletes and baseball families. My goal is to help children build confidence, resilience, focus, and emotional awareness—both in sport and in everyday life.

I’m also the proud mom of a young adult baseball player, which gives me a personal understanding of the pressures, emotions, challenges, and meaningful moments that come with youth sports.