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John O'Sullivan Changing the Game
October 23, 2017
Coaches Session: 5:45pm-7pm
Open Parents Session: 7:15-8:30pm
@Whatcom Middle School
John is the author of the national bestselling book Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High-Performing Athletes and Giving Youth Sports Back to Our Kids, as well as a contributing writer for the Huffington Post, Soccer America, and NSCAA Soccer Journal.
In addition, John is a nationally recognized speaker, presenting across the country for organizations such as the TEDx Talks, NSCAA, IMG Academy, United Soccer Leagues, and more. He is a former college and professional soccer player and has spent the past 20 years coaching on the youth, high school and college level. In early 2013 he left his position with the Portland Timbers of MLS to concentrate full time on the Changing the Game Project, his initiative to educate parents and coaches on creating a player-first environment that creates a more positive experience for athletes.
John will be discussing the ways we can help our athletes perform to their potential, while at the same time giving children ownership and enjoyment of their sports experience. He will be presenting a special session for coaches as well as an open session for parents.
We want to provide the most influential adults in our children's lives their parents and coaches with the information and resources they need to make sports a healthy, positive, and rewarding experience for their children, and their whole family. Parenting and coaching young athletes is an art, not a science, and the information you find here can help you navigate the maze of youth sports, and put a smile on your young athletes face, whether he or she is 6 or 16 years old.
Over the last few decades, we have done a pretty good job educating players and coaches. Unfortunately, we have neglected to educate, assist, and encourage the most important adults of all, the parents of our young athletes. Not anymore! In front of you is a wealth of information that will improve your child's athletic experience, and for that matter, your whole family's athletic experience. Being a great sports parent has never been more important, and it has never been more challenging. But there is hope.
John will have signed copies of his book available for purchase at the discounted price of $15, or if you already have a copy, he invites you to bring it and he will sign that one for you. We hope you will be able to come out and hear this positive, player-first message, and we look forward to seeing you on October 23!
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LocationWhatcom Middle School (View)
810 Halleck Street
Bellingham, WA 98226
United States
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| Minimum Age: 16 |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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