Parents are unexpectedly finding themselves at home right now with kids who need something educational to replace school and planned activities. They also need positive messages in a scary time of negativity. Positive Athlete’s “Lessons in Positivity” are video podcasts and a combination of reading (to support literacy), encouragement on over 200 different topics middle and high school aged kids are going through (e.g. depression, anxiety, bullying, shyness, injuries), inspiration (e.g. volunteering, fund raising, overcoming cancer), and employment and life advice from sponsors. Positive Athletes from multiple professional and Olympic sports will discuss a story from The Positive Athlete book from their homes that is videoed via Zoom. They also send out a positive message to the kids, as well as tips on how they can help their parents out. The subject of the story will also be interviewed about their story. And finally, corporate sponsors will provide someone to be interviewed about how to think about their future as well as sage advice. The videos are packaged and available to schools and parents for online utilization.
Dr. Tiffany Jones PHD
X-Factor Performance – Topic: Mental Performance
Episode #9
Kelli Smith
Coordinator of Athletics, Henry County Schools Topic: Coaching in the Current World
Episode #8
CJ Stewart
Co-Founder of the L.E.A.D. Organization in Atlanta Topic: Helping Disadvantaged Student-Athletes
Episode #7
Eric Cressey
Director of Player Health & Performance with the New York Yankees Topic: Strength & Conditioning
Episode #6
Kit Cummings
President – Power of Peace Project Topic: Protecting Athlete’s Dreams
Episode #3
Dr. Jen Welter
First Female Coach in NFL History Topic: Women In Sports
Episode #5
Dr. Tiffany Jones PHD
X-Factor Performance – Topic: Mental Performance
Episode #2
Javier La Fianza
CEO of Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Topic: Student Leadership
Episode #4
Dr. Vonda Wright
Chief of Northside Hospital Sports Medicine in Atlanta – Topic: Sports Related Injuries