Becoming a Partner in an Elite Young Athlete’s Journey

For many sports parents, the challenge of parenting an elite athlete isn’t simply getting their child to practice. It’s figuring out how to support a young athlete’s dreams without sacrificing academics, family life or emotional well-being.

Gosia Betancourt knows that balancing act firsthand.

Her 13-year-old son, Joshua, is already competing at the national level in diving. Recently, he won the USA Diving Western National Championships in his age division, outperforming older competitors by a significant margin. But behind the medals are years of disciplined training, difficult decisions, injuries and one important lesson: Success is about much more than talent. Along the way, his mom was a partner in his journey.

Gosia Betancourt, the mother of elite athlete Joshua, chose to educate her son through a private online high school,

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Patrick Cohn Owner and Founder
Kids Sports Psychology expert Patrick Cohn, Ph.D. has helped athletes for over 40 years to enhance their performance. Dr. Cohn earned a master's degree in sports psychology from CSUF and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, specializing in Applied Sports Psychology. Today, he is the president and founder of Peak Performance Sports, LLC in Orlando, Florida. He’s worked with athletes and teams for over 40 years including the Miami Dolphins, NASCAR winners, NHL, and NFL Players, Olympians, National Motocross Champions, as well as PGA Tour professional golfers.

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