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Shrewsbury High SchoolCaptain's Summit
2023-08-16 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Shrewsbury High School
Throughout the interactive workshops Ashley and Shrewsbury Athletic Director Jay Costa will provide student-athletes with a variety of activities that reinforce the Colonials 2023 Athletic Department Values: Accountability, Competitiveness and Empowerment. The Colonials motto: EFFORT, ATTITUDE, DISCIPLINE will be incorporated and emphasized during all individual, partner, small and large group exercises. The workshops will focus on: leadership, communication, culture, teamwork, expectations/appreciation, confidence, and the ripple effect.
Ashley and Jay will also incorporate activities that provide tools to improve:
-Owning mistakes
-Rapport
-Energy
-Power of Influence
-Going ALL IN
-Making a Difference
Open to Shrewsbury High School 2023-24 captains only

Mid-Wach League Fall Coaches MeetingMAKE A DIFFERENCE: Values Workshop
2023-08-15 19:00 - 19:45 | Hudson High School
The fall coaching staff from 26 Mid-Wach schools will be attending their annual meeting to collaborate and go over various league/program/team expectations, goals and standards for the 2023 season. During Ashley’s interactive workshop she will be focusing on: perspective, accountability, values, mindset, and unity. She will emphasize the positive impact coaches have on their student-athletes and the many life skills taught through sports that help players push through the emotional, mental and physical fitness limits they so often put on themselves both on and off of the field.
Open to Mid-Wach League Athletic Directors and fall coaches.

NTQ Summer Athletic Fitness SessionsNashoba Regional High School August 7th-10th
2023-08-07 - 2023-08-10 | Nashoba Regional High School
Do you want your student-athlete to improve their: emotional, mental, and physical fitness? I will inspire your student-athlete through various workouts involving their overall health and wellness that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on and off of the field.
The sessions will take place on the turf at Nashoba Regional High School and participants need to bring water, wear appropriate athletic attire, bring a “beach towel,” their smile and a positive attitude!

REGISTER HERE!

Summer Institute 2023 Creating a Winning Atmosphere Through SportsShrewsbury/Westborough Collaborative
2023-06-29 08:00 - 15:30, 2023-06-28 08:00 - 15:30, 2023-06-27 08:00 - 15:30 | Shrewsbury High School
Ashley is teaming up with Shrewsbury Athletic Director Jay Costa to present this interactive course. The Creating a Winning Atmosphere Through Sports course will examine such topics as the mental aspects of sports, the motivation of athletes, the building of a team culture, as well as learning techniques and strategies for building a “winning atmosphere.”
The course will utilize the wisdom of coaches to share experiences in addition to supplemental readings and videos to support all topics. There will be a variety of strategically planned interactive activities that promote a deepened sense of learning centered around the topics in the course. Coaches will be provided additional team-building activities that can be used to increase competitiveness, camaraderie and team chemistry while also allowing coaches to develop a larger network outside of their respective sport.
Specifically, participants will identify materials that are associated with building team confidence, enhancing team performance, and creating program expectations. Participants will be provided with a variety of tools and techniques to help push through the social, emotional, mental and physical needs of athletes and coaches throughout the season. All of these topics and more will be explored in the course using proven techniques, experiences of colleagues and research to enhance their sports teams.
The course requires the reading The Mindful Athlete, by George Mumford.
Open to Athletic Coaches Shrewsbury/Westborough

MAPFRE Insurance: Building a Leadership Mindset Workshop
2023-06-14 14:30 - 16:00 | MAPFRE Insurance
Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: providing tools to become an effective leader, the power of influence, getting out of your comfort zone, embracing mistakes, building rapport, and stepping up. She will emphasize the MAPFRE purpose, mission and values of being by your side every step of the way, accompanying you to move forward with peace of mind, and contributing to the development of a more sustainable and supportive society.
Throughout the interactive workshop Ashley will also be focusing on:
-looking at our flaws
-addressing challenges
-focus/clarity
-how to be “noticed”
-types of leaders
-our impact on others lives and the world.
*Open to MAPFRE employees only

Grafton High School MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Combination Workshop Leadership/Communication/Bring IT!/EnergyG-Term "Team Sports"
2023-06-14 07:45 - 09:15 | Grafton High School
Throughout the interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: teamwork, mindset, resiliency, communication, and learning life skills through sports. She will reinforce Grafton’s mission to prepare all students intellectually, physically, and socially for their role as lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
Ashley will also incorporate activities that improve:
-building rapport
-believing in yourself and others
-the power of influence
-energy
-body language
-encouragement
-going ALL IN!
Open to Grafton High School Students only

Jr. WooSox AAU Baseball ProgramMAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop: Bring IT! And Energy
2023-05-31 18:00 - 19:30 | Leicester Middle School
Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: confidence, keeping things simple, going ALL IN, energy, taking action instead of reacting, and believing in yourself and others. She will provide participants with various tools that help them push through emotional, mental, physical and social limits they so often put on themselves. Ashley will be an additional asset in the present and future emphasizing the importance of developing the overall athlete both on and off of the field.
Ashley will also incorporate activities that improve:
-communication
-the influence your energy has on your life
-commiting to set goals/results
-connection
-mindset
Open to Jr. WooSox athletes only

Cape Ann Field Hockey ClubMAKE A DIFFERENCE: BRING IT! Workshop
2023-05-21 16:15 - 17:15 | College of the Holy Cross
Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: improving confidence, the influence of energy, believing in yourself and others, pushing yourself/passion in your heart, going ALL IN and committing to set results and goals. She will provide participants with various tools that help them push through emotional, mental, physical and social limits they so often put on themselves. Ashley will be an additional asset in the present and future emphasizing the Cape Ann FHC mission to develop the overall athletes mental and physical well-being both on and off the field.
Ashley will also incorporate activities that improve:
-connection
-communication
-self-advocacy
-mindset
Open to Cape Ann FHC athletes only

Shepherd Hill Regional High School REFRESH: Encouragement and EnergyVarsity Baseball
2023-05-18 14:30 - 15:00 | Shepherd Hill Regional High School
Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: effective communication, power of influence, the little details that add up, body language and confidence. She will emphasize the RAMS motto “Accountability in Action” and reinforce SHRHS’s “Commitment to Excellence” to educate, challenge, and empower students to succeed in the 21st century.
Ashley will also incorporate activities that improve:
-being present
-resiliency
-mindset
-creating rapport
Open to SHRHS student-athletes only

Shrewsbury High School Perseverance: Embracing the Process of Progress WorkshopBoys and Girls Crew
2023-05-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Shrewsbury High School
Throughout this NEW interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: where you were/where you are/where you want to go, turning perceived setbacks into empowering comebacks, making choices/decisions with intention, resiliency, noticing “wins,” character, self-advocacy and the importance of simplicity. She will emphasize the Colonials motto: EFFORT/ATTITUDE/DISCIPLINE.
Ashley will also incorporate activities that provide tools to improve:
-overcoming doubts/fears
-confidence
-energy
-being present
-understanding the incremental steps to achieve results/goals
Open to Shrewsbury student-athletes only

Quabbin Regional High School REFRESH! Replenish Your EnergyGirls Varsity Softball
2023-04-13 14:30 - 15:00 | Quabbin Regional High School
This interactive workshop focuses on improving overall energy through: perspective, leading by example, the power of presence and overcoming doubts/fears. She will reinforce Quabbin’s mission to develop an interactive and inclusive community dedicated to preparing students for productive citizenship in global society.
Ashley will also incorporate activities that improve:
-building rapport
-going ALL IN!
-confidence
-communication
-leadership
Open to Quabbin student-athletes only

Shine Initiative Mind Matters SummitLet's Talk: Relationships and Self-Awareness
2023-04-13 09:00 - 13:00 | DCU Center
Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will share parts of her story and provide participants with tools to help them push through emotional, mental, physical and social limits they so often put on themselves. Participants will leave feeling empowered as a result of learning various ways to decrease anxieties and stress associated with various types of relationships they will experience both now and in the future. Ashley will emphasize topics embracing the Shine Initiative’s mission to combat discrimination and destigmatize mental health conditions in children and young adults.
Ashley will incorporate activities around the various topics:
-Who are you really?
-Self-talk
-Power of Influence
-How you relate to others/How others relate to you
-Social media-internal/external validation
-Creating rapport
-Setting and communication boundaries
-You become who you surround yourself with
-What is a “real” friend?
Open to students/staff/teachers participating in the Mind Matters Summit only

Shrewsbury High School Refresher Workshop: Intensity and MindsetVarsity Softball
2023-04-11 17:15 - 17:45 | Shrewsbury High School
Throughout the interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: energy, influence, stepping up, leading by example and overcoming doubts/fears. She will emphasize the Colonials motto EFFORT/ATTITUDE/DISCIPLINE as well as reinforce the importance of how the little details add up to big results.
Ashley will also incorporate activities that improve:
-teamwork
-leadership
-building rapport
-encouragement
Open to Shrewsbury student-athletes only

Quabbin Regional High School MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop: Leadership and CommunicationGirls Varsity Softball
2023-04-06 15:30 - 17:00 | Quabbin Regional High School
Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: effective leadership, building rapport, embracing mistakes, body language, encouragement and mindset. She will reinforce Quabbin’s mission to develop an interactive and inclusive community dedicated to preparing students for productive citizenship in global society.
Ashley will also incorporate activities that improve:
-confidence
-looking at our flaws
-resiliency
-listening to understand
-our impact on others lives and the world
Open to QRHS student-athletes only

Shepherd Hill Regional High School MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop: Leadership and Bring IT!Boys Baseball Program
2023-04-04 14:30 - 16:00 | Shepherd Hill Regional High School
Throughout the interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: leadership, going ALL IN, confidence, mindset, and encouragement. She will emphasize the Rams motto “Accountability in Action” and reinforce SHRHS’s “Commitment to Excellence” to educate, challenge, and empower students to succeed in the 21st century.
Ashley will also incorporate activities that improve:
-mental toughness
-teamwork
-building resiliency
-being present
-creating rapport
-communication
Open to SHRHS student-athletes only

Shrewsbury High School MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop: Encouragement and OWN IT!Boys Baseball Program
2023-03-30 15:00 - 16:30 | Shrewsbury High School
Throughout the interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: confidence, teamwork, communication, trust, seizing the moment, and leadership. She will emphasize the Colonials motto of EFFORT/ATTITUDE/DISCIPLINE as well as provide tools that build rapport and create resiliency.
Ashley will also incorporate activities that improve:
-energy
-going ALL IN!
-body language
-mindset
Open to Shrewsbury student-athletes only

Shrewsbury High School MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop: Communication and BRING IT!Girls Softball Program
2023-03-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Shrewsbury High School
Throughout the interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: energy, intensity, resiliency, mindset, encouragement, trust and confidence. She will emphasize the Colonials motto EFFORT/ATTITUDE/DISCIPLINE and reinforce the school mission of providing challenging, diverse learning opportunities; promoting creativity and independent thinking; and empowering students to become capable, caring, active contributors to the world in which they live.
Ashley will also incorporate activities that improve:
-body language
-teamwork
-unity
-believing in yourself
-going ALL IN
-committing to results and set goals
*Open to Shrewsbury student-athletes only

Shrewsbury High School Presence Refresher Workshop: Connection and EncouragementBoys JV Basketball
2023-01-26 18:00 - 18:30 | Shrewsbury High School
Throughout the interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: communication, body language, tone, and teamwork. She will emphasize the Colonials motto EFFORT/ATTITUDE/DISCIPLINE as well as reinforce the importance of how the little details add up to big results.
Ashley will also incorporate activities that improve:
-building rapport
-mindset
-overcoming doubts/fears
-leadership
Open to Shrewsbury student-athletes only

Shrewsbury High School Presence Combination Workshop: Confidence and CommunicationBoys Varsity Basketball
2023-01-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Shrewsbury High School
Throughout the interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: building resiliency, mindset, breathing techniques, being present, and encouragement. She will emphasize the Colonials motto of EFFORT/ATTITUDE/DISCIPLINE as well as reinforce and deepen the varsity teams “family” bond.
Ashley will also incorporate activities that improve:
-mental toughness
-confidence
-body language
-small shifts that create positive overall results
Open to Shrewsbury student-athletes only
