A Pivot Forward Coach works directly with parents to help them better understand, support, and respond to their child’s emotional and behavioral needs — especially in the context of youth sports, school, and everyday life.

Through The Inner 180, Pivot Forward Coaching supports parents in learning how to pause, reframe challenges, and pivot forward with intention. This coaching focuses on communication, emotional awareness, boundary-setting, and consistent support strategies that align with how children learn and grow.

This work is not therapy. As a Certified Youth Life Coach (Symbiosis Coaching, ICF-Accredited), I do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. Instead, I coach parents using practical tools, real-life scenarios, and reflective conversations that help create calmer, more supportive environments at home and around sport.

Pivot Forward Coaching is especially helpful for parents of student-athletes who:

• Feel unsure how to support their child emotionally

• Want to reduce power struggles or overwhelm

• Are navigating big emotions, transitions, or setbacks

• Want to support confidence and self-trust without added pressure

At The Inner 180, we believe meaningful change starts internally — with awareness, intention, and small shifts that lead to healthier outcomes. Pivot Forward Coaching empowers parents to be steady, confident partners in their child’s growth, creating alignment between home, sport, and school.