March 18, 2017 | Ahead of the Game: Success Strategies for Parenting Student Athletes

Involving your child in athletics from an early age will provide her with any number of huge benefits that can be nurtured and developed throughout her life.

Team spirit and cooperation, coordination, leadership, physical and mental strength, as well as invaluable interpersonal skills. Additionally, kids learn to cope with frustration and loss while developing the all-important skill of fortitude and perseverance… even when the game may be going entirely in the other team's favor.

With the numerous challenges that come with sport, so do the essentials to building confidence and competence, particularly in the face of loss.

This is where they learn the importance of taking care of their bodies and how to make choices that support their health and fitness.  These are lessons that are invaluable as they grow into adulthood with healthy bodies and minds.

Learn how you can nurture your child's athleticism and aspirations, while supporting a healthy, positive and confident attitude towards their sport, their teammates and their opponents, as well as themselves.

Presented with CTAB Hoops.

WHEN:  March 18, 2017

WHERE: Alexandria Country Day School, Alexandria, VA