50% of kids quit sports by age 11
Short Online Courses For Busy Parents & Coaches Of Youth Athletes
Help your kids maintain their love for the game so they want to play year after year
EASY TO CONSUME
30-Minute Online Courses
SIMPLE TO IMPLEMENT
Software Tracks Participation
UPDATED REGULARLY
Cutting-Edge Insights
A lot Of Kids Quit Sports Because They’re Not Having Fun
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Many well-meaning adults are unknowingly damaging their experience
Parents coach their unreceptive kids on the car ride home.
Youth coaches use unbalanced playing time to get the win.
Families continually talk about the athlete's performance at the dinner table.
Coaches bench certain players for a mistake, but allow others to play through errors.
Adults constantly shout instructions from the sidelines or stands.
Give Your Kids An Unforgettable Youth Sports Experience With The Iceberg System
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Keep Kids Engaged
Avoid common pitfalls that suck the fun out of sports & be confident tackling tough issues such as specialization, playing time, and performance pressure.
Cut Conflicts & Complaints
Enjoy better communication and alignment of goals between athletes, parents, & coaches; drastically reducing frustrations and misunderstandings.
Leave A Lasting Impact
Feel proud truly enhancing the youth sports journey for your athletes as they continue to make memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
Youth Sports Have Changed So Much
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Navigating the youth sports arena in today’s highly competitive environment can be overwhelming – I truly understand.
As a parent to 3 grown athletic sons, a coach for over 15 years, a former college athlete, and a sports medicine physical therapist, I’ve faced my fair share of sports-related challenges. But, I’ve also gained many valuable lessons and insights along the way.
I created The Iceberg System as a tool to help you provide your kids with the best possible youth sports experience.
Lynnelle Sell
Rave Reviews From Youth Sports Leaders
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“This stuff is different, pithy, and tangible. Even our most seasoned parents & coaches found it helpful.”
Ryan Backer
EVENTS COORDINATOR, WAYZATA GIRLS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
“The content is comprehensive and addresses many different areas of youth sports, and really drives home the message of keeping the kids in mind. “
Jennyfer Hildre
CO-PRESIDENT, ST. LOUIS PARK GIRLS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
“I thought these videos were awesome! I love how they are short and get right to the point.”
Brad Keenan
BOYS TRAVELING COORDINATOR, CHASKA AREA YOUTH BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Here’s How The Process Works For Youth Sports Organizations
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EXPLORE THE DETAILS
Start with our free resources available below. Then dive deeper into The Iceberg System by visiting its dedicated page. Click Here.
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SCHEDULE A CONVERSATION
Enable your board to make an informed decision. Schedule a 10-minute virtual or in-person chat for your next board meeting.
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KEEP KIDS ENGAGED
Create an environment where kids have a blast, maintain their love for the game, and are excited to play year after year.
Don’t Let Your Kids Become a Statistic
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Be the best sports parent or coach for your athletes
Become A Better Sports Parent Or Coach In Just 30-Minutes A Season
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Today’s families are swamped with hectic schedules, leaving little spare time between the hustle of practices and competitions.
That’s why The Iceberg System was crafted to be easily consumed by parents & coaches and quickly implemented by organizations.
The goal is for parents & coaches to actively apply 2-3 key insights from each course, continually improving year after year.
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In organizations, parents & coaches take just ONE 30-minute course per year as their athletes progress from 3rd-8th grade. Each 5-minute lesson is filled with gold nuggets of actionable information.
Our software tracks parent & coach participation, ensuring high completion rates. Plus, we’ll help you get the entire program running in just one hour.
Individuals have the flexibility to opt for a single course, a bundle of courses 1-3, or all 6 courses. (Coming Soon: Course 1-3 Bundle)
Ready for a closer look? Click here to explore the details.
Parents & Coaches Praise The Iceberg System
Parent:
“Originally, I thought this was a silly thing to have to do because I feel like I’m not a crazy parent but I realized that I’m making a lot of mistakes and this course helped me !!! I’m excited to use what I learned this season!”
Coach:
“Everyone needs to hear this message. The coach’s stuff on playing time was wonderful.”
Parent:
“I thought the information was really helpful and wish that I had known some of these things years ago.”
FREE RESOURCES
Score Big with A Trio of Game-Changing Tools
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The Team Selection Guide
Tired of the drama and complaints once teams are announced? This simple checklist with templates will save your time and sanity by slashing complaints after teams are announced. Plus, it equips parents with strategies to effectively help their athletes manage nerves during tryouts and navigate disappointing roster outcomes.
The Coach's Checklist
Use this tool to help the coaches in your youth sports organization. Coaching can be incredibly time-consuming and demanding. This checklist: 1. Saves coaches’ time and effort when preparing for their pre-season team meeting. 2. Lists all of the essential topics coaches must cover. 3. Sets the stage for open dialogue from day one of the season.
The Optimal Push Guide
Be the best parent for your athlete! Take the quiz inside to discover if you’re a supportive, pressuring, or optimal pushing parent…and learn how to make changes if necessary. Also, get answers to questions like, “My athlete is not doing the necessary things to achieve their goals. How can I best handle it without damaging our relationship?”