Helping sports organizations create healthier, more supportive parent cultures
Talks, workshops, and parent education by Elli Overton, a three-time Olympian, coach, and parent—designed to improve athlete confidence, resilience, and long-term success without unnecessary pressure.
Most sports parents are doing their best—but without guidance, well-intentioned support can turn into pressure, conflict, or burnout.
Organizations often see:
Rising tension between parents and coaches
Athletes losing confidence or joy
Burnout and early dropout
Families struggling to navigate competition and setbacks
This isn’t a parenting failure—it’s an education gap.
Parents Want to Help. Pressure Gets in the Way.
Elli can help parents learn:
How to encourage effort without increasing pressure
How to respond to setbacks and disappointment
How to redefine success to support performance
How to maintain strong parent–athlete relationships
Why organizations bring Elli in
Elli Overton brings credibility parents respect and insight organizations trust. Elli speaks from lived experience—bridging elite sport, parenting, and mental health.
Three-time Olympic swimmer (Australia)
World short course swimming champion
Former NCAA team captain at UC Berkeley
Youth and summer league swim coach
Parent of young adults
Graduate student in Professional Counseling
Testimonials
Whitney and Bristol Myers
Sports Parents
“We appreciated your listening and expertise, Elli. We felt a sense of calm after we left that day – which we hadn't felt in a while. Thank you again for meeting with us!”