Behavior Management Training for Youth Sports Coaches
$500 for a 1-hour group training session
with all your coaches!
Ongoing season-long consultation available!
Handle meltdowns, poor sportsmanship, and non-compliant athletes with confidence! Practical strategies from a BCBA who's also coached youth sports for over 20 years.
Coaching kids is hard enough without also having to figure out, on the fly, how to handle a player who melts down after a bad call, refuses to listen during practice, or won't stop arguing with teammates. Most coaches are trained in the sport, not in behavior. I bridge both worlds: as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 20 years of experience, and as a youth sports coach for just as long, I understand exactly what's happening on the field and how to fix it!
Training Include:
Building genuine motivation and effort: using positive reinforcement to get kids who want to work hard, not just ones who avoid getting benched
Including and coaching athletes with autism, ADHD, or sensory sensitivities: practical strategies to help every kid participate and succeed!
Handling meltdowns and emotional outbursts after a loss, bad call, or mistake.
Teaching players to bounce back from a mistake instead of shutting down or giving up.
De-escalating conflict between teammates in real time
Managing frustration around bench time, position changes, or not starting.
Building a team culture around effort and sportsmanship, not just winning.
Getting non-compliant or distracted players to follow instructions and stay engaged during drills.
Navigating conversations with frustrated or overly-involved sideline parents
And So Much More!
I can meet with you free of charge to discuss your individual site’s needs and how to best train your staff!
Who is this for?
Youth sports coaches, team managers, league directors, and club/program administrators. This can be for a single team, an entire league, or ongoing consultation throughout a season!
I've been on the sidelines as a coach for over 20 years and in the field as a BCBA for just as long. I know what it's actually like to manage 12 kids, a scoreboard, and a set of frustrated parents, all at once!
Frequently Asked Questions
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I work with all youth sports, including baseball, soccer, basketball, swim, and gymnastics. The strategies apply to any team or individual sport!
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Both. I offer single team sessions as well as league wide training for multiple coaches at once, perfect for a pre-season kickoff or a mid-season refresher.
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No. Sessions are typically scheduled separately from practice, either before the season starts or during a coaches' meeting, so your team's actual practice and game time isn't affected.
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Yes. Both in person and virtual sessions are available, depending on your league's schedule and location.
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Yes, this is one of my specialties. I can give coaches specific, practical strategies for including and supporting athletes with different needs on their team.
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I've coached youth sports for over 25 years, alongside 20+ years of clinical experience working with kids and families. This training comes from real time on the field, not just theory. I’ve coached baseball, basketball, and soccer for years!
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Yes, coaches receive a written summary of the key strategies covered so they have something to reference during the season.
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$500 for a one hour training session. Ongoing season long consultation is also available, contact for pricing.