Parent Workshops

Parent Workshops will be led by Teresa Taylor-Williams (affectionately known as “Coach Mama T”), a school social worker and licensed mental health therapist in Emporia. The daughter of a coach and former high school athlete, Teresa brings years of experience as both a sports mom and Mental Performance Coach for an AAU travel basketball league in Overland Park. She is a member of the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports and serves on the Clinicians Committee for Athletes for Hope, a national nonprofit organization.

Supporting Sporty Kids: A Workshop for Parents of Student Athletes

Sports today look much different than 20 years ago! In this interactive workshop, parents will explore healthy ways to encourage participation while recognizing signs of concern such as anxiety, injury trauma, identity struggles, burnout, poor sportsmanship, peer pressure, and performance pressure.

Date: Saturday, March 7
Registration Closes: Friday, March 6

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Time: 11:00am - Noon
Location: ERC Community Room
Fee: Free
Ages: Parents of Athletes
Min/Max: N/A

Support for Sports Parents: Preserving Your Mental Health While Navigating Today’s Youth Athletics

Sports parents often get a bad reputation — but the challenges they face are real. Between juggling work, travel teams, peer pressure, and finances, supporting young athletes can feel overwhelming. This interactive workshop offers practical coping strategies and healthy ways to encourage your child’s athletic journey while preserving your own mental well-being.

Date: Saturday, April 11
Registration Closes: Friday, April 10

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Time: 11:00am - Noon
Location: ERC Community Room
Fee: Free
Ages:  Parents of Athletes
Min/Max: N/A