On the Ball is a virtual group program created specifically for high school student athletes, providing educational, behavioral and developmental guidance in navigating the pressures of performance in the athletic, academic, and peer space.
On the Ball is led by Kat Renick, Certified Child Life Specialist, Former D-1 athlete, and current Team USA Paralympic Soccer Captain.
Program Details:
Breakthrough Coaching Center is committed to providing programming that will empower athletes to perform at the highest level with an essential focus on the holistic self. During this program, we concentrate on the importance of mental, emotional and behavioral health through therapeutic discussions and care plans individualized around the athlete and team needs.
Each session will begin with 20 minutes of content based on the weekly topic. The remainder of the session will be a space for athletes to receive support in a group setting. We are dedicated to helping athletes and teams thrive with the goal of safety, security and a valued sense of self both in and out of competition. Let's go!
ATHLETE SESSION 1: KICK OFF
APRIL 18, 2023
In this session our Specialists will facilitate a safe therapeutic space for the athletes introducing the value of mental and emotional health care in sport, assess current athletic experiences and create a program specific to the needs of the group.
6:30 EST - 7:45 EST
ATHLETE SESSION 2: FIRST HALF
APRIL 25, 2023
Discussing how to navigate adversity in sport, amongst our team, coaches, and often our biggest critic, ourselves.
6:30 EST- 7:45 EST
ATHLETE SESSION 3: SECOND HALF
MAY 2, 2023
Discussing powerful topics that impact our lives away from sport.
6:30 EST - 7:45 EST
ATHLETE SESSION 4: OVERTIME
MAY 9, 2023
Diving deeper, building on the topics from previous sessions and introducing skills to help our athletes cope and thrive.
6:30 EST - 7:45 EST
PARENT/COACH SESSION 5: ON THE SIDELINE MAY 16, 2023
An opportunity for parents and coaches to gain insight to the needs of the athletes and learn tools to be a better support system to promote overall success.
6:30 EST - 7:45 EST
SIGN UP BY APRIL 1ST TO RECEIVE EARLY BIRD PRICING OF $275
AFTER APRIL 1ST, PROGRAM IS $325
PARENT TESTIMONIAL - Alexis, NY
On the Ball is a group that I find to be absolutely necessary for all youth and collegiate athletes.
As a coach for over 20 years, as well as being a parent to a daughter playing high school sports, I found that the safe space that this environment creates for them allows the individual athlete to dive deeper into topics that might be uncomfortable for them, on and off the athletic field.
To be able to comfortably discuss these topics and to realize that they share the same feelings, concerns, and thoughts as other athletes do, facilitates powerful potential for both mental and physical growth and wellbeing.
ATHLETE TESTIMONIAL - Age 15
“Since participating in the On the Ball Group Program I am more aware of my struggles, feelings and unhealthy habits on and off the court. I am now able to act on changing the negative patterns (i.e. shutting down or giving up) and keep pushing forward. Instead of thinking about my struggles with my athletic performance I am now able to acknowledge and bring them to light while playing.
Having an opportunity to spend time with my teammates in this group setting allowed me to have more intel in what they are going through and thinking while playing. We do spend a lot of time together on the court, but this group gave me an opportunity to go deeper with teammates, understanding their feelings and emotions outside of basketball. Also having multiple facilitators brought different perspectives and questions. There were serious topics and conversations, but we also had an opportunity to have lighthearted and fun conversations around what we were navigating. It also helps that one of the facilitators, Kat actively still plays a sport too.
I would recommend this group program to all student athletes so they can bring light to their struggles and get to the next step by solving them. This group not only helps with mental health with performance, but we also were able to discuss other challenges which helped me to navigate other areas of my life too.
Overall, I loved the experience! It was great to get different perspectives from trained professionals, other than family and friends.”
Meet Your Facilitators
Kat has been a practicing CCLS since 2016 with experience in the inpatient and outpatient hospital setting and now currently in the community setting. As a former collegiate student athlete and current professional soccer player, athletics has always been a passion and big portion of her professional and personal development. Kat knows firsthand the obstacles that our young athletes are facing externally and internally. In her experience as a player, a coach, and psychosocial specialist, Kat has gained valuable knowledge that she now uses in serving the athletic population. She empowers and supports adolescents and young adults, to perform at their highest level on and off the field with the priority of mental, emotional, and social well-being. In her practice, she utilizes a holistic approach of trauma-informed and family centered care to not only meet the needs of the child but offer support to caregivers and athletic staff to build the healthiest environment for an athlete to thrive.
Kat Renick
Certified Child Life Specialist, Certified Children's Disaster Relief Responder & Paralympic World Cup Champion & Team Captain for Team USA
Pam launched her coaching career in 2004 with the NYC Dept. of Education which led her to create her own private coaching practice in 2012. Pam’s passion lies in supporting adolescents, young adults and their families through life challenges. Her training in Human Development, Education Coaching and mothering two teenage children has equipped her to create a solution-focused supportive, safe and compassionate environment for her clients. Pam’s support allows her clients to move beyond their challenges and realize transformative results. She is passionate about working with student athletes and their families and focuses on giving them necessary tools to thrive in high-pressured environments while utilizing their gifts and talents in the most beneficial way.
Pam Yudko
Certified Life Coach/Founder of Breakthrough Coaching Center and mom of two teenagers
As a former D1 scholar athlete, Amy understands the pressures and demands of being a student and an athlete.
She uses her competitive, team-oriented spirit to encourage her clients to be the best-version-of-themselves.
Amy helps people identify their dreams and make them realities. Whether it’s physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual health her clients seek to attain and maintain, Amy helps uncover the obstacles that are in the way and creates a blueprint to help them get there.
Amy will help you:
Get Unstuck. Discover Your Essential Purpose. Dream Big Dreams. Define Your “What’s Next.” Become the-Best-Version-of-Yourself.
Amy Marzluff
Certified Dream Manager/Certified Life & Health Coach/Founder of Breakthrough Coaching Center
SIGN UP BY APRIL 1ST TO RECEIVE EARLY BIRD PRICING OF $275
AFTER APRIL 1ST PROGRAM IS $325