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The Lessons Between Plays

Youth Sports Confidence + SEL Workshops

The biggest lessons in youth sports often happen between the plays. A missed shot. A bad inning. Getting benched. Feeling embarrassed. Teammate tension. Pressure to perform.

The Lessons Between Plays is an interactive 45-minute workshop that helps young athletes understand what they are feeling, reset after difficult moments, communicate what they need, and build confidence that is not dependent on one game or performance.

“Because one bad play should never become the way a child sees themselves.”

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Athletes Learn To

  • Reset after mistakes instead of spiraling
  • Handle pressure and embarrassment
  • Separate performance from self-worth
  • Communicate with coaches and teammates
  • Work through teammate conflict
  • Ask for help before emotions boil over
  • Build resilience for sports and life

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Designed For

  • Youth athletes ages 8–14
  • Softball • Basketball • Football • Baseball
  • Soccer • Cheer • Other team sports

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Workshop Details

  • 45-minute interactive session
  • Virtual or in-person options
  • Team, league, camp, and youth-organization sessions available

INTRODUCTORY TEAM RATE

$149

Through October 31, 2026

Led by Dr. Kelly Eller (Kelly Dean) — Educator • Youth Coach • Author • RN • EdD

REQUEST A TEAM SESSION

Have questions or want to see whether the workshop is a good fit for your athletes? Reach out at kellydeansbooks@gmail.com