The Centre for Healthy Youth Development through Sport, in collaboration with Brock Sports and Recreation, is launching a new camp this summer, called Competitive Edge for youth athletes ages 11-15.
This camp aims to support youth athletes in strengthening mental performance through fun, engaging activities rooted in sports psychology. In this camp, kids will be taught how mindset and emotions shape their game and helping them build confidence for challenges in and out of sport. So if your child is looking to take their sport performance to the next level, this camp is for them!
Camp Activities
Lessons and activities were chosen to teach focus, positive self-talk, thought control, imagery, goal setting, and more!
Activities include:
- Ropes course
- Water activities
- “Pros vs Joes”
- “Minute to Win It” games
- Obstacle Course
Who is Running the Camp?
The camp is grounded in the latest evidence-informed research and practice, developed by experts in the field, including
- Steve Lidstone, Associate Director of Sports Performance
- Dr. Corliss Bean, Associate Professor with expertise in sport psychology and youth development through sport and Director of the Centre for Healthy Youth Development through Sport
- Matthew Marini, Wellness Navigator for Athletics and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, and
- Philip Sullivan, Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, Professor in Kinesiology, and member of the Centre for Healthy Youth Development through Sport
- Mandisa Lau, MA in Recreation and Leisure Studies with a wealth of experience in camp programming and youth development through sport
The camp will be run by graduate students who all have expertise in sport psychology and are working toward becoming Certified Mental Performance Consultants.
When Does the Camp Take Place?
Camp sessions run:
- July 27-31, 2026
- August 24-28, 2026
Registration opens March 4th. Space is limited!
Please contact Corliss Bean ([email protected]) with any questions.