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Summer Camp: Sports Psychology & Mental Training for Athletes

๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐œ๐ฎ๐ฌ! This summer camp teaches mental training strategies to help athletes improve performance, stay motivated, and develop skills for success in sports.
Christine Santos LLC Microschool
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10 live meetings
5 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. included
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Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10
โœจ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ฌ ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  โœจ

Pressure can either ๐›๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ค or ๐›๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ an athleteโ€”and this summer, weโ€™re choosing to ๐›๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐. In this focused camp experience, athletes will train the most important part of their game: their ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ž๐ญ. From managing pre-game nerves to staying confident under pressure, every week delivers practical ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  rooted in sports psychology.

Over five weeks, athletes will unlock tools to sharpen focus, build resilience, boost confidence, and stay composedโ€”no matter what the game throws their way. This isnโ€™t about hype or theoryโ€”itโ€™s about real strategies that lead to real results on the field.

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๐Ÿ“ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ž: ๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐š ๐ ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ฅ ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐ž๐ฐ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฐ๐ž๐ž๐ค๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐œ๐ฌ. ๐…๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐›๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ, ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐ž ๐ซ๐ž๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐›๐ฎ๐ฌ.

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๐Ÿง  Building a Performance Mindset
Learn the foundations of sports psychology and how to create SMART goals to build a focused, success-driven mindset.

๐ŸŽฏ Mental Strategies and Focus
Explore visualization and focus techniques to improve concentration and enhance performance during training and competition.

๐Ÿ’ช Confidence and Composure
Build confidence through positive self-talk and learn how to stay composed under pressure.

๐Ÿ”„ Resilience and Adaptability
Develop resilience to overcome setbacks and learn strategies to mentally adapt to injuries and unexpected changes.

๐Ÿ… Peak Performance and Long-Term Success
Establish pre-game routines and strengthen mental toughness to thrive under competitive pressure and perform at your best.

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Our classrooms are rooted in the Socratic teaching approach, where curiosity and critical thinking come to life. Learners are guided through open dialogue and meaningful conversations, allowing them to explore topics more deeply and develop a thorough understanding.

To accommodate diverse learning styles, we thoughtfully combine traditional methodsโ€”like videos and carefully chosen presentationsโ€”with interactive discussions. This balanced approach ensures that every learner feels engaged and supported in their journey.

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Please note that we value mental health and are committed to preventing teacher burnout. 

To support our teamโ€™s well-being, we take company-wide breaks during which no classes will be held and emails will not be answered.

You may experience a delay in responses during the following dates:


2025

April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)


Week of November 23, 2025 OFF (Late November Break)
Week of December 28, 2025 OFF - Winter Break

2026

Week of January 4, 2026 OFF - Winter Break
Week of March 29, 2026
Week of April 5, 2026 - OFF - Spring Break


In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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Policies and Guidelines 

๐ŸŒŸ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต
We believe in empowering educators to teach from the heart, embracing their unique styles and approaches. Each of our instructors brings their own passion and expertise to the classroom, which means not all classes will be taught in exactly the same way or use the same materials and assignments.

While the core topics and themes will always remain consistent, the teaching methods and resources may vary from class to class. This diversity enriches the learning experience and allows students to benefit from a range of perspectives and approaches.

We encourage our educators to stay true to their individual teaching styles while maintaining the high standards of engagement and quality that define our programs. This approach not only supports the creativity and authenticity of our teachers but also ensures that every class is an authentic and meaningful experience.

๐ŸŒŸ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜†
We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund and rescheduling policy for all of our classes. Once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows.

We follow a structured classroom weekly breakdown schedule to maintain consistency. In cases where an instructor is unavailable, we will provide a substitute teacher whenever possible to ensure the course or club/enrichment classes remain on track. If no substitute is available for a scheduled class, refunds will be issued. Please note that no refunds will be given for choosing not to attend a substitute-led session.

๐ŸŒŸ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜†
To ensure a safe and secure learning environment, students are required to keep their cameras on for an initial visual verification at the beginning of class. After verification, students are welcome to turn their cameras off if they prefer, unless they have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge, which exempts them from this requirement.

We understand that every learner has different comfort levels, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and supported. We meet students where they are, honoring their individuality and comfort while maintaining a safe, welcoming space for all.

๐ŸŒŸ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—น๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜
We believe that every learner deserves to feel valued and included. Our classrooms are welcoming and safe spaces for students of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is treated with kindness, respect, and dignity.

๐ŸŒŸ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜†
In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn). Additionally, we do not provide or ask for any personal information, including email addresses or phone numbers.

๐ŸŒŸ ๐—›๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜†
Our approach to homework prioritizes meaningful reinforcement rather than quantity. We assign one targeted activity each week that directly aligns with the material covered in class. These assignments are thoughtfully designed to help students apply what theyโ€™ve learned in a purposeful and effective way.

It is important to note that our organization does not offer classes that guarantee an hour of homework each week. Instead, we focus on comprehension and retention through thoughtful in-class discussions and purposeful assignments, avoiding excessive or repetitive work.

All homework assignments must be submitted during the week the lesson was taught in order to receive feedback. Writing assignments must be submitted in a typed formatโ€”either as a Google Doc, Word document, comment, or private email on the platform.
Photos of handwritten work will not be accepted since they are often too difficult to read and provide feedback on.

Learners who need assistance with typing are welcome to have someone type for them, as long as the work itself remains the student's own ideas and words.

All writing assignments will be assessed based on a rubric, and feedback will be given using that rubric to ensure clarity and consistency.

๐ŸŒŸ ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜† ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป
We believe that learning is a collaborative process that involves the whole family. We regularly provide feedback to families because we value open communication and want to make sure everyone feels informed, supported, and involved in the learning journey. Our goal is to ensure that both learners and families feel confident and happy with their progress and experience.

We truly value family input and encourage open communication. Whether itโ€™s celebrating successes or discussing areas to improve, weโ€™re here to make sure everyone feels included in the process.

Learning Goals

๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ to improve focus, confidence, and composure in competitive sports settings.
๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐š๐๐š๐ฉ๐ญ๐š๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ by learning strategies to overcome setbacks, manage pressure, and stay motivated.
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Syllabus

10 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Sports Psychology: Building a Performance Mindset
 Understand the basics of sports psychology and how mindset impacts athletic performance. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Goal Setting: Creating SMART Goals for Success
 Learn to create SMART goals that provide clarity, motivation, and direction for athletic success. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Visualization and Mental Imagery: Picturing Success
 Practice visualization techniques to mentally rehearse and enhance performance. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Concentration Strategies: Improving Focus During Games
 Explore strategies to improve concentration and maintain focus during competition. 
30 mins online live lesson

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SHARISSE MAY

I'm a longtime educator who loves to help students and athletes reach their fullest potential.

As an instructional designer, college adjunct instructor, and certified cognitive skills assessment and training practitioner who enhances students' academic and athletic performance, my interactive, student-centered teaching style incorporates innovative methods, such as games, to improve memory, focus, and executive functioning skills.

As a doctoral candidate in sports leadership and administration at Concordia University Chicago, with a Master's degree in Instructional Technology from Towson University and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Bowie State University, I combine my diverse skills to inspire and empower learners of all ages.

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