- How It Works
One Hour. Two Courses. Real Change.
Learn how our simple training builds mental health literacy across sport—one coach, one parent, one action at a time.
- Simple Steps. Lasting Impact.
How It Works at Connect Sport
Mental health literacy doesn’t need to be complicated. At Connect Sport, we make it simple:
- Take one of two one-hour courses—built for either coaches or parents.
- Get practical tools you can use right away.
- Your investment helps us expand training, drive advocacy, and bring more support to communities across Canada and beyond.
Our Courses Are Built Around 3 Core Objectives
Connect Sport Objectives
Each participant walks away with clear, confident actions they can apply in real life—on and off the field.
Identify
Bolstering knowledge about mental health will help participants learn to recognize early warning signs of mental disorders or mental health problems in youth and others.
- Get to know your youth.
- Create a positive, supportive atmosphere.
- Create and allow the opportunity for youth to talk to you, listen.
- Increase knowledge about mental disorders and mental health problems to better understand.
- Recognize any changes in behaviour and attitude.
Model
Promoting a healthy attitude towards mental health will help participants learn how to model supportive behaviours and accurate language to reduce stigma and create inclusive and supportive environments for youth.
- Use the right language when talking about mental health and mental disorders.
- Call out stigmatizing language.
- Create positive environments with reasonable expectations and accountability.
- Be aware and take care of your own mental health.
- Prepare yourself in how to respond when a youth comes forward with a concern.
Link
Building relationships and linking struggling youth to resources and pathways to care may encourage youth to reach out for help if they are struggling.
- Do a “light check in” if concerns arise.
- Increase knowledge to help others and improve their help-seeking skills.
- Relay concerns to parents / guardians.
- Provide reputable links to help (helplines, etc).
Together, these three objectives give coaches and parents the clarity, confidence, and language they need to create safer, more supportive environments—where every athlete feels seen, heard, and equipped to thrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nope. The course is designed for everyone—whether you’ve never had this conversation before or you’re just looking for better tools. It’s plain language, easy to follow, and built with busy people in mind.
Yes. We’ve compiled the essential information into a focused one-hour course. You’ll gain the core knowledge and practical actions needed to recognize, respond to, and support mental health with confidence.
Both cover the same foundational tools—but each is tailored to your role. Coaches get tips for team environments and athlete dynamics. Parents get support on communication at home and identifying concerns early.
Great question. Every course purchase funds our larger mission—like delivering free training to underserved communities, creating new tools, and driving national advocacy to normalize mental health in sport.
Absolutely. While the course is individual, we encourage you to bring the language, tools, and awareness into your team, family, and community. That’s how change spreads.
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Struggling to Reach Out? You’re Not Alone.
Stigma and uncertainty can make it hard to ask for help—but knowing where to start makes all the difference. Our resources are here to guide you with tools, tips, and support you can trust.
One hour. One course. A lifetime of impact for mental well-being—on and off the field.