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In the competitive world of youth sports,
parents--and children--often find
themselves caught in a whirlwind of
>The Developmental Dilemma sorts through the realities and confronts the misguided beliefs of youth sport, while providing parents with a mindset and framework to focus on what is truly important in their child's sports journey: Raising healthy and resilient people--on and off the field.
About the author
Dr. Jay Harrison is a consulting psychologist in professional sport, military, and high performance corporate environments. He is a former NHL hockey player, playing 15 professional hockey seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Carolina Hurricanes, Winnipeg Jets, and Chicago Blackhawks organizations, while representing Canada multiple times in international play.
Dr. Harrison ascribes his commitment to education while playing at an elite level as a performance enhancing investment and as a source of resilience. Upon transitioning from sport, Dr. Harrison completed his clinical residency in clinical counseling, specializing in the treatment of PTSD, and his doctorate in Performance Psychology.
Dr. Harrison's unique personal and professional experiences allow him to contribute a distinct perspective on mental health, wellbeing, and performance.
