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DIGITAL PROGRAMS & RESOURCES

Explore our FAM Platform and The Foundations to empower female athletes with essential mental skills that enhance performance and resilience on and off the field.

 

At Strong Girls United,At Strong Girls United, we understand that today's girls encounter pressing mental health challenges often overlooked in traditional sports programs. Our transformative approach integrates essential mental skills—like resilience, mindfulness, and self-confidence—into athletic training, empowering girls to thrive on and off the field and become strong, capable leaders who believe they can achieve anything.

THE FAM Platform

 The Female Athlete Mentorship (FAM) platform is a comprehensive resource designed to support those working with girls from kindergarten through college athletics. With 100+ mental skills activities, FAM empowers girls everywhere to thrive. Grounded in our P.O.S.S.I.B.L.E. framework, the platform benefits from the expertise of our Mental Health Advisory Committee, which continuously contributes to our growing collection of resources, ensuring that mentors have the tools they need to make a positive impact.

 
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 The Foundations 

 

The Foundations offers a structured program for high school teams, featuring ten comprehensive modules with 20-minute lessons designed to enhance mental health skill-building for female athletes, coaches, and schools. Each module covers essential topics such as Mindfulness and Performance and Mental Health in Sports, equipping participants with practical tools to boost resilience. Additionally, our Locker Room provides access to a growing library of videos featuring insights from collegiate and professional female athletes, while the Snack Station offers bite-sized tips on topics like coping with injuries and managing burnout. This program empowers high school female athletes to thrive both on and off the field.

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"I think the most significant way mentoring benefitted me was in my confidence. By helping a younger female athlete who is experiencing the same things I am as an athlete, and by being a source of guidance, I was reminded of how normal it is to feel everything—ups, downs, in between—as an athlete ... As we have learned, self-confidence is an extraordinary thing. Being a leader gave me purpose, yet reminded me that I am not alone."

College Athlete Mentor using our FAM curriculum

Mental Health Advisory Committee

Our Mental Health Advisory Committee comprises a dedicated team of mental performance coaches and mental health experts who wholeheartedly contribute their expertise to our cause. United by a shared belief in our mission, they are committed to empowering girls by fostering confidence, resilience, and self-compassion. Through their collective efforts, they advocate for the integration of mental skills into sport and youth programs, recognizing the transformative power of equipping girls with the tools they need to thrive.

Lani Silversides

York, ME

Founder and Executive Director of SG United Foundation & Mindful Performance LLC

 

Erin Ayala, PhD, LP, CMPC

Minneapolis, MN

Sport Psychologist, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, and Researcher, Founder and Owner of Skadi Sport Psychology
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Ashley Kuchar, PhD

Austin, TX

Mental Performance Coach, Founder and Owner of Fail Better Training LLC

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Alison Cooper

Toronto, ON

Mindset Coach helping young female athletes develop tools to embrace pressures and build resilience through participation in sport.

Brittany Williams

Bradenton, FL

IMG Leadership Coach & Character Development Coach, Sport and Performance Psychology Practitioner
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Bizze Gonring

Milwaukee, WI

Mental Performance Coach and Licensed Professional Counselor
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Nicole Davies, EdD

Greater Boston, MA

Mental Performance Specialist, Coach, and former Team USA Synchronized Skater 

Danae Frentz

Edmonton, AB

Mental Performance Trainer, Founder and Owner of Frentz Mental Performance

Kirsten Jones

Lons Angeles, CA

Author, Speaker, Peak Performance & Sports Parenting Coach

Nicolette Caneda 

Bronx, NY

Graduate student in School Counseling & Mental Health 

Sophia Slovenski

Portland, ME

AmeriCorps VISTA for SG United Foundation. Sophia will be pursing a Graduate degree in Sports Psychology starting in 2025.