Round Rock — The South Texas Youth Soccer Association (STX Youth Soccer) is pleased to announce its new partnership with Soccer Resilience, a leader in promoting mental fitness and well-being in sports. This collaboration marks an exciting development in enhancing support and resources for young athletes and coaches across South Texas.
STX Youth Soccer has always been committed to offering high-quality soccer programs and developmental opportunities for youth players, coaches, and families. This mission aligns perfectly with Soccer Resilience’s dedication to advancing mental resilience in sports.
Guided by STX Youth Soccer’s leadership, including Executive Director Jennifer Davis, the organization is keenly focused on integrating mental training into its programs. This new partnership will provide STX Youth Soccer members with exclusive access to Soccer Resilience’s innovative digital courses designed to support mental strength and overall well-being. These resources will be available anytime, anywhere, through the Kajabi Mobile App.
Key Highlights:
- Partnership Launch: STX Youth Soccer and Soccer Resilience team up to improve mental fitness in youth soccer.
- Exclusive Resources: STX Youth Soccer members will benefit from Soccer Resilience’s digital courses on mental resilience.
- Subsidized Access: STX Youth Soccer will help cover the cost of Soccer Resilience’s online courses, making them more affordable for members.
- Focus on Mental Health: The collaboration aims to enhance mental health and performance by providing players with tools to manage stress, overcome challenges, and excel in their sport.
- True Role Models: Courses feature ambassadors from MLS, NWSL, and USL—professional players who have worked on their own mental health, offering genuine role models.
- Innovative Learning: Courses consist of short, bite-sized videos delivered by Soccer Resilience’s pro ambassadors and clinical psychologist Brad Miller, Psy.D., complemented by a Playbook for integrating mental fitness exercises into daily routines.
- Evidence-Based Training: Curriculum grounded in evidence-based mental health and sport psychology strategies, ensuring effective tools for resilience and performance.
- Accessible and Practical: Designed for coaches, players, and parents, with a curriculum that fits into as little as 10 minutes per week, making it easy to incorporate mental training into busy schedules.
- Joint Initiatives: Collaborative workshops and programs aimed at enhancing mental well-being and enriching the soccer experience.
“We are excited about our partnership with Soccer Resilience,” said Jennifer Davis, Executive Director of STX Youth Soccer. “Their commitment to mental fitness complements our own goals for youth development. By integrating their resources into our programs, we aim to provide our players and coaches with valuable tools for personal and athletic growth. The mental health of youth athletes is at a critical point and Soccer Resilience helps us to focus on that initiative for our members.”
This partnership will also include joint initiatives and workshops focused on mental well-being, further enhancing the soccer experience for STX Youth Soccer participants. It underscores STX Youth Soccer’s commitment to making mental fitness a key component of youth sports development.
All STX Youth Soccer members will receive an email later this week with instructions on how to access the Soccer Resilience resources. If you are a member and do not receive anything by the end of the week, please email the contacts below.
For more information about the partnership and upcoming initiatives, visit https://www.stxsoccer.org/ and https://www.soccerresilience.com/.
About South Texas Youth Soccer Association (STX Youth Soccer):
South Texas Youth Soccer, an affiliate of US Youth Soccer and U.S. Soccer, offers club-based programs designed to meet the needs of kids at every level, from recreational players who play for fun to accomplished athletes playing at a National level. Through 27 member associations, South Texas represents more than 225 clubs and 100,000 members across the region, from El Paso to Beaumont and Temple to Brownsville.
About Soccer Resilience:
Soccer Resilience is committed to promoting mental well-being and resilience in youth soccer through innovative digital solutions and comprehensive training programs. Their mission is to support athletes and coaches with accessible resources that enhance performance and encourage personal growth.
Media Contacts:
Soccer Resilience
info@soccerresilience.com
South Texas Youth Soccer Association (STX Youth Soccer)
Noah Taylor, Director of Member Services
512-272-4553
noaht@stxsoccer.org