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Parent Tip-Off

The kids get one. And so should the parents.

The Heather Experience Presents · October 24 & 25, 2026

The Parent Tip-Off Experience

A live two-day experience built for the people raising, supporting, and guiding today’s young athletes. On Saturday, October 24, voices from across youth sports take the stage for powerful talks, expert panels, athlete perspectives, and honest conversations. On Sunday, October 25, athletes get a free experience of their own.

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One Weekend. Two Days.

Saturday, October 24

Parent Tip-Off Experience

For parents and caregivers: original film, athlete voices, expert conversation, and practical tools you can use during the season.

Sunday, October 25 · 4-6 PM

Athlete Tip-Off

FREE · Registration details coming soon

Designed for middle and high school athletes. A free experience on mental health, identity, pressure, and resilience.

Why This Exists

This isn’t another parent meeting. It’s the event youth sports has been missing.

It isn’t a workshop. It isn’t a support group. It isn’t a circle where everyone takes a turn talking about what’s hard. It’s a stage. It’s a room full of people who love this as much as you do. It’s a day built to leave you more ready than when you walked in.

What You’ll Experience On Stage

  • Keynote-style talks
  • Expert panels
  • Athlete perspectives
  • Coach perspectives
  • Honest, unscripted conversation

What We’ll Explore

Some of the ground we plan to cover:

  • 01What your athlete carries that they don’t always say out loud
  • 02How to stay close when the season gets loud
  • 03What confidence actually looks like at home
  • 04The role you play that nobody prepared you for
  • 05How to be the parent your athlete needs when the scoreboard doesn’t matter anymore

Voices On Stage

Featured speaker: Kaleb Joseph

Kaleb Joseph is a former ESPN Top-10 point guard recruit, Division I basketball player, and mental-health advocate.

More voices, including athletes, coaches, and experts, will be announced soon. Join the Priority List to hear first.

Created + Led By

Heather Cleaves

Founder, The Heather Experience

Creator, The Parent Tip-Off Experience

Youth Sports Storyteller + Advocate

Allie Chapman, MSW (USC)

Co-Director, The Parent Tip-Off Experience

Founder, Mind Body Athletes

Sport Social Worker

What You’ll Leave With

More understanding of the world your athlete is entering. Better language for the moments that get complicated. Practical tools you can actually use at home.

When & Where

October 24, 2026

Parent Tip-Off Experience

October 25, 2026

Athlete Tip-Off, 4-6 PM (free, registration details coming soon)

San Diego, CA · Venue details coming soon

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Be the first to know when Parent Tip-Off tickets go live, with priority access to purchase.

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