If you’re like the majority of high school sports parents, your athlete has been playing “x” since an early age. Having the sport end in high school is rarely part of the plan. But what if the student-athlete title changes to student-only or your athlete changes sports?

How would you handle this?

In this series, a licensed psychologist will address the topics of loss and how to support your teen as his/her high school athlete identity changes. She will “coach” you using practical examples and concrete recommendations. I’m going to add practical tips to investigate alternative ways to be part of the high school and local community.