The Athena Program focuses on improving the overall player experience, addressing the common challenges that cause kids to quit sports. By creating a supportive and fulfilling environment, players are more likely to remain committed to their sport and your program.
Research shows that 70% of youth athletes drop out of sports by age 13, pr
The Athena Program focuses on improving the overall player experience, addressing the common challenges that cause kids to quit sports. By creating a supportive and fulfilling environment, players are more likely to remain committed to their sport and your program.
Research shows that 70% of youth athletes drop out of sports by age 13, primarily due to burnout and pressure (National Alliance for Youth Sports).
Goal Setting and Success Identification: By helping players set personal goals and recognize achievements beyond the sport, the program fosters a sense of accomplishment and joy, which is essential for long-term engagement.
Healthy Dialogue and Expectations: The program educates parents on fostering healthy communication and realistic expectations, reducing unnecessary pressure on players (and coaches) and creating a more positive sports experience.
Surveys show that 60% of youth athletes feel pressure from parents to perform well (American Psychological As
Healthy Dialogue and Expectations: The program educates parents on fostering healthy communication and realistic expectations, reducing unnecessary pressure on players (and coaches) and creating a more positive sports experience.
Surveys show that 60% of youth athletes feel pressure from parents to perform well (American Psychological Association).
Community Building: Involving parents in the process builds a stronger sense of community within the program, leading to higher satisfaction, loyalty, retention and reputation.
Effective Coaching Strategies: The program provides training for coaches to navigate the complexities of working with young athletes and their parents, ensuring they can effectively support and motivate their players, while managing their parents.
Studies indicate that positive coaching can increase athlete retention by up to 30% (Positi
Effective Coaching Strategies: The program provides training for coaches to navigate the complexities of working with young athletes and their parents, ensuring they can effectively support and motivate their players, while managing their parents.
Studies indicate that positive coaching can increase athlete retention by up to 30% (Positive Coaching Alliance).
Leadership Growth: Investing in coach development enhances their leadership skills, making them better mentors and role models, which translates into a more cohesive and successful team environment.
This program enhances the value proposition of a coach joining your program versus another, which will help with both coach recruitment and retention.