learning differences — Blog

High on the list of protective circumstances when it comes to kids’ and teens’ mental health is the presence of at least one close relationship with a trusted and supportive adult.

Deep DiveSusan StoutOctober 10, 2020ADHD, anxiety, learning differences, leadership, confidence, cofidence

Dear Coach -- Constant Fear

It’s a constant feeling that something could go wrong – that I’m likely to do something wrong – at any moment.

Dear CoachSusan StoutMay 17, 2019ADHD, learning differences, anxiety

Leading Through Role Playing -- Show Them a Better Way

All kids want to have a good day. If they could do better they would. And most will, when you give them the tools and demonstrate how to use them.

Deep DiveSusan StoutApril 28, 2019Leadership, learning differences, ADHD, role model

Stanley Cup Winner Brent Sopel -- A Champion On and Off the Ice

Far more important than his reading and other dyslexia-related difficulties, Brent’s confidence stopped at the edge of the ice.

StoriesSusan StoutApril 11, 2019dyslexia, anxiety, confidence, learning differences

Coaching Advice from Jovan Haye -- Former NFL Lineman, Collegiate Coach, Dyslexic

Jovan, despite having spent hours and hours mastering NFL playbooks, will tell you that relationships are so much more powerful than Xs and Os.

StoriesSusan StoutMarch 7, 2019dyslexia, ADHD, leadership, NFL, learning differences

From Angry Braves to Brave Leaders -- Phil Jackson Part II

Of course, tapping that calm intuition takes work. And practice. The anger is going to keep coming – yours and your athletes’.

StoriesSusan StoutFebruary 20, 2019ADHD, Anger, Leadership, executive functioning, anxiety, learning differences, dyslexia