A Mental Skills Initiative

The Resilient Athlete

The resilient athlete is a 6-week program designed to help athletes learn how to perform under pressure. These evidence-based workshops help students sharpen their focus, regulate their emotions, and recover quickly from setbacks.

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Stronger minds. Stronger futures.

Growing up is more complicated than ever, and that has a serious impact on how students show up on the field. Without the right skills to take care of their mental health when things get tough, some of those incredible athletes could walk off the field forever.

Resilience is the ability to adapt, recover, and grow. It doesn’t mean your students won’t face challenges or make mistakes, instead, it teaches them to take those struggles as an opportunity to become better.

At Sandstone Care, we’re committed to supporting athletes, parents, and schools in building the mental and emotional skills that help young people face whatever their future holds.

We refuse to give up on students by refusing to let them give up on themselves, and that starts with the next play.

In partnership with M&D Lacrosse

Apply for Your Athlete’s Spot Today!

Seats for each group are limited on a first-come first-serve basis. After applying you will be either invited to secure your seat or notified that you have been added to the waitlist.

Resilient Athlete Application

Athlete Information

Please fill this out for the athlete who will be attending the trainings.
Athlete Name(Required)
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Parent / Guardian Information

Parent Guardian Name(Required)

Emergency Contact

Please fill out if different from parent / guardian
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Which Program Slot Are You Registering For?

Middle School Program Times (Grad Years 2030-32)
High School Program Times (Grad Years 2026-29)

Program Agreement & Required Acknowledgements

Please review and check each box to complete registration.
Program Understanding(Required)
Participant Expectations
Assumption of Risk
Payment & Refund Policy
Consent(Required)

Parent / Guardian Certification

By signing below, I confirm: I am the legal parent or guardian of the participant. All information provided is accurate. I have read and agree to the above terms. I voluntarily consent to my athlete’s participation.
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How We Can Help

Student-athletes need mental health training that is built for specifically for teen development, because coping skills land differently when the brain is still maturing.

That is what Sandstone Care does every day. We use age-specific, evidence-based care to work with teens and young adults in real crisis and teach the exact skills that help them come back from it.

That experience is why we take prevention seriously. Alongside our partner organizations, like M&D Lacrosse, we work with you to help young people build healthy patterns now, before pressure turns into panic, isolation, or giving up, and before the next setback hits even harder.

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Early Warning Signs to Watch For

Coaches, parents, and other mentors are often the first to notice when an athlete is struggling with their mental health.

Here are some of the warning signs of that may indicate that your student needs early-interventions to help them build resiliency.

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Mood Shifts

Anger, sadness, or other irritable emotions that are out of character and last more than a few days.

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Isolation & Withdrawal

Pulling away from friends, teammates, or activities that they used to enjoy, or shutting down more often in conversation.

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Stress & Anxiety

Feeling overwhelmed, having trouble sleeping, or constantly worrying about their ability to perform well, even when they are succeeding.

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Declining Performance

Sudden drops in grades, missed assignments, or on-field mistakes that seem to be caused by stress.

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Injury Struggles

Getting injured more often, recovering slower, and getting caught in cycles of frustration that pushes them to overextend themselves.

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Burnout or Hopelessness

Expressing exhaustion, loss of motivation, or feeling “done” with school or sports.

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Is your athlete overstressed? See with our mental health check-in.

Athlete Mental Health Quiz
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