For Parents Guiding Your Athlete's Future.
As a parent, you play a pivotal role in your child’s athletic and academic journey. Navigating the complexities of college selection, scholarship applications, and the possibility of a professional career in volleyball can be overwhelming.
That's where I come in. With my extensive experience and success in volleyball from high school, through college to playing professionally both domestically and abroad, I am here to provide you with the support, insights, and strategies you need to help your child achieve their dreams.
Empowering Parents
to champion their child’s journey
turning dreams into reality, through
informed guidance and unwavering support.
Choosing the right college is crucial for your child’s academic and athletic future. I offer personalized consultations to help you and your child identify the best fit based on their skills, aspirations, and academic interests.
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Personalized College Lists: Tailored recommendations based on your child’s athletic and academic profile.
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Campus Visit Planning: Guidance on making the most out of college visits to ensure you get a complete picture of each potential school.
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Securing financial aid is a significant step towards making college affordable. I provide comprehensive support to help you navigate the scholarship and grant application process.
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Scholarship Identification: Finding and applying for scholarships that match your child’s profile.
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Application Assistance: Step-by-step help with filling out applications, writing personal statements, and meeting deadlines.
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Grant Opportunities: Information on available grants and how to apply for them effectively.
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I work in partnership with Jaidyn Blanchfield for the on court skill development of athletes. For those aspiring to play volleyball at the collegiate or professional level, developing the necessary skills are vital. We can set up a meeting with Jaidyn to help take your young athlete's skills to the next level.
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Skill Development Plans: Customized training programs to enhance your child’s athletic performance.
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Showcase Preparation: Preparing your child for volleyball showcases and tournaments to maximize their exposure.
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Video Analysis: Provides in-depth insights, helping players improve performance by breaking down key moments, techniques, and game time decision making.
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Helping your athlete understand the tones, structures, and language to use during communications with college coaches is crucial. This will positively impact the coaches' impressions of your athlete.
Writing Emails:
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Learn to craft clear, respectful, and effective emails.
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Focus on structuring emails to highlight their strengths and make a strong impression.
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Understand best practices for tone, clarity, and appropriate follow-up.
Phone Call Training:
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Gain skills to navigate phone conversations with confidence and professionalism.
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Master call structure, tone, and language to foster positive communication.
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Develop effective listening techniques and manage interruptions.
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Learn how to end calls with impact and leave a lasting impression.
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Its a hard truth but setbacks and rejections are a part of the journey, and it's important for your aspiring athlete to navigate them effectively and you as their parent are a huge part of that.
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Guidance in how to help your athlete stay resilient and focused on achieving their goals.
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Explore strategies to overcome obstacles and reframe setbacks as learning opportunities.
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Develop a mindset that fosters perseverance and the ability for your aspiring athlete to keep moving forward.
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