Jan 26th - Feb 15th, 2026
Thriving
Youth
Athletes SUMMIT
21
Experts give SPORTS PARENTS the blueprint to raise confident, healthy athletes.
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What you will learn in this summit
⭕ What to say and not to say to motivate and support your child.
⭕ Simple, effective nutrition strategies to fuel performance, recovery, and health.
⭕ What's behind mental blocks: why athletes get stuck and how their brain may be protecting them.
⭕ Family logistics hacks to simplify busy schedules and reduce stress.
⭕ Expert advice on the college recruiting process, to help your child be noticed and receive that life-changing offer.
⭕ How to create a personal brand and leverage NIL opportunities by using their athletic reputation.
⭕ How to nurture gratitude and joy, and make sure your athlete's journey brings your family closer.
This summit will give you valuable tools, practical strategies, and the confidence to support your child in sports and in life so you can feel proud, involved, and truly empowered as a parent.
Our speakers
Michael Andrew
American Olympic swimmer and World Champion who turned pro at 14. He inspires resilience, mental clarity, and elite performance.
Olympic Gold Medalist
Amy Goodson
Registered dietitian and
consultant with an emphasis on overall health, wellness, and sports nutrition.
Sports Nutritionist
Elizabeth Hahn
Director of Safe Sport at USA Swimming, leading abuse prevention efforts to keep kids safe. She is passionate about empowering young people through safety, confidence, and personal growth.
USA Swimming Director of Safe Sport
Jen Gaudet
Has over 20 years of experience in sports medicine and performance, working with athletes and high performers. She helps professionals build resilience, focus, and longevity for peak performance in life and work.
Athletic trainer, Business coach
Kristie Phillips
Former U.S. National Champion and Olympic team member, now a USA Gymnastics judge and gym owner. She advocates for mindful parenting to help children grow into happy, balanced, and resilient individuals.
Elite gymnast, National Champion
Cheryl Cupples
Former gymnast, gym owner, and coach who has guided athletes to collegiate and international levels. She also serves as Education Director for Gymnastics Coaches Education in Texas.
Showcase Gymnastics
Aaron Basham
Owner of Cypress Academy, a family-run gymnastics and sports facility serving athletes of all ages. He leads the academy with a focus on innovation, family values, and community-centered programs.
Cypress Academy of Gymnastics
Fr. T.J. Dolce
Pastor of St. Martha’s Catholic Church in Kingwood, serving over 7,000 families. He incorporates sports stories into his preaching to help especially youth understand God’s love.
St. Martha Catholic Church
Yuka Sugiura
Neuro Performance Coach specializing in brain-based training to enhance performance and recovery. She has worked with NCAA athletes, USA Gymnastics national teams, and Olympians.
Level Up Neuro Performance
Brandi Smith
Expert in performance training, treatment of young and high-level athletes across gymnastics and action sports. She works with athletes from recreational to Olympic level and educates coaches worldwide through Perfect 10.0 PT Academy.
Perfect 10 PT Physical Therapy
Cortnee White
Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in sport psychology and mental performance. She helps athletes at all levels overcome anxiety, mental blocks, and build consistency in competition and life.
The Athlete Mind
Jarrod Murphy
Head Coach of The Woodlands Swim Team, focused on technical excellence and long-term athlete development. As a coach and swim parent, he emphasizes patience, proper mechanics, and sustainable performance.
Head Coach The Woodlands Swim Team
Steve Butcher
Respected gymnastics leader, former FIG Sports Director, and Olympic judge. He is President & CEO of SLB Sports Inc., promoting athlete-first values, fairness, and integrity in the sport.
USA Gymnastics
Troy Esprit
Former professional athlete and nationally recognized recruiting and development expert. He helps athletes and families succeed through clarity, discipline, and execution using his B.E.S. philosophy.
Pro7 Sports
Dr. Chase Banks
Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner specializing in athletic injuries, sports nutrition, and functional medicine. He helps athletes optimize performance through personalized, science-based strategies.
Finish First Chiropractic
Mark Koesterer
Seasoned CEO with 20+ years in the sports and entertainment industry and a former college athlete. He is the founder of The Players NIL platform and an advocate for ethical, inclusive NIL education.
NIL expert
Josh Perry
High-performance coach and former X-Games athlete who helps people break mental limits and elevate performance. His work blends resilience, alignment, and embodied execution.
High Performance Coach
About María Inés, your summit host
María Inés Flores is a former elite gymnast, peak performance coach, and dedicated sports parent with a lifelong connection to high-level athletics. She left home at just 12 years old to train at a competitive academy. While she deeply loved her sport, the pressure and excessive training with little recovery eventually led to severe burnout, culminating in her competing at the Olympic Games at 17 and quitting the sport the very next day.
Maria knows firsthand that talent and hard work alone are not enough without the right support, balance, and roadmap for both the athlete and the athlete’s parents.
Maria is married to a two-time Olympic swimmer, and together they are raising four athletes, two of whom have college scholarships.
As a peak performance coach, Maria has supported thousands of youth athletes and their families in reaching bold goals without excessive stress.
As the founder of "The Powerful Athlete", a platform with workshops and coaching programs specifically designed for competitive youth ahtletes and their parents, Maria emphasizes nutrition to strengthen and optimize the body, mindset and mental skills to train the mind, and the development of habits of excellence that support long-term success in sports and in life.
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