positive praise for coach jen reidy
Field hockey: Redwood caps unbeaten season with a pennant
Marin IJ | October 29, 2021
“These girls are very mentally tough, going through COVID and coming closer together,” Reidy said. “We call ourselves a competitive sisterhood. It’s about women supporting women and challenging each other to be the best versions of ourselves. I think they just keep getting better and better.”
“Jen Reidy has the knowledge, experience and passion to support our coaches! The Winning Mindset Pandemic Playbook was thoughtfully created and an innovative approach to effectively communicate with, engage and support our student athletes. TUHSD Wellness is so grateful for this partnership that prioritizes coaches and student athlete health and well-being!”
Jessica Colvin, TUHSD Wellness Director
“Winning Mindset brought coaches a greater awareness of the importance of mental health/mindfulness with our student-athletes. The program was a great resource to draw from.”
Coach Peter Bowman, Tam HS Lacrosse
“Stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, isolation - these are real. With ‘Winning Mindset’ Coach Jen provides tools and techniques that help our teens thrive on and off the field. As a mother of student athletes, Internal Medicine physician and public health researcher, I do not know of a more important program for our students. Thank you Coach Jen!”
Joy H. Lewis, DO, PhD, FACP, Professor of Medicine and Public Health
“A winning mindset gives athletes the tools they need to succeed not only in sport but in life. There will always be different stressors in one’s life, and giving teens strategies to deal with these issues will help remedy this mental health crisis in a sustainable way.”
Gabriella Levin, Current RHS Athlete
"Coach Jen's work to create a culture of mindfulness on the team has helped both individuals and teams overcome challenges and perform - even under the most challenging circumstances (like a global pandemic). This work DOES make a difference."
Victoria Camelio, Parent of TUHSD Athlete
"There is so much more to coaching than teaching a kid to hit, throw, catch, or shoot. A ‘Winning Mindset’ gives coaches a new set of tools and skills to approach today's challenges."
Coach Tory King, Tam Basketball
“I played field hockey for Jen for four years, and she believed in me from the very start. Her kind encouragement and positive feedback helped me focus my efforts on reaching my potential in the sport. Striking the balance between leading and supporting, Jen is an excellent coach to have in your corner.”
Eva Oppenheim, Former RHS Athlete
“As an adult I am still learning mindful life skills. The earlier we can teach our children the better off we will be. We were so lucky to have Jen coach our daughter and help practice these important skills.”
Allison Rothbart, Parent of TUHSD Athlete
“The mindful work with Coach Jen has made a difference in the way my student athlete prepares and performs under pressure, both on and off the field.”
Barb Sigel, Parent of Athlete