THE ELEVATE
PARENT PLAYBOOK
FOR THE MOMENTS WHEN YOU’RE UNSURE HOW TO HELP
A child loses confidence after a hard practice. Motivation fades. A conversation about effort turns into an argument. You want to help, but you may be seeing a different situation than your child or their coach.
We start by understanding those different perspectives and the real constraints around them. That gives everyone a clearer place to begin.
See the progress that is easy to miss.
Asking a coach for help. Trying again after a mistake. Preparing their own equipment. Becoming a partner others can trust. These are meaningful signs of growing capability.
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
We look at the current situation, identify what is making it difficult, and help each person communicate what they need. Together, we choose a realistic next action and decide what progress might look like.
— Brett Robichaud, The Elevate Parent Playbook
PARENT. EDUCATOR. COACH. AUTHOR.
I founded Elevate Dojo and have spent my adult life studying, practicing, coaching, and teaching martial arts. My work with families looks beyond the visible result to the person being developed.
The Elevate Parent Playbook brings those conversations into focus: how children learn to ask for help, handle pressure, work with others, and gradually take more responsibility for themselves.
FROM THE PLAYBOOK
An Elevate parent, Parent Story #3, p. 31
A parent reflecting on learning to trust their child’s coaches and giving their daughter more ownership of her development.
A CONVERSATION WITH A PURPOSE
A guided conversation to understand the challenge, clarify what each person needs, and establish a practical action plan. Bring the situation you are working through; you do not need to have the answers ready.
Begin with an inquiry below. Brett will follow up about fit, format, availability, and session details before you commit.
Tell me a little about what is happening. I’ll contact you personally to arrange a Parent–Child Alignment Conversation.
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START AT HOME • FREE PRINTABLE
The Parent–Child Alignment Check-In is a short, two-page companion to the Playbook. Listen to your child’s experience, notice one specific moment, and choose a next step together.
The Elevate Parent Playbook
Practical guidance for parents, young athletes, and coaches. A project of Elevate Institute.
Portions of this approach are informed by CoreSelf Positioning by Tim Preston and Jonathan Thomas.
© 2026 Elevate Institute · Brett Robichaud