Become the
Ultimate Sports Parent

Parenting in the youth sports world comes with its unique set of joys and challenges. It’s completely natural to feel a mix of excitement, anxiety, and even stress as you guide your child through their athletic journey.

Do these questions sound familiar?

Is my child truly having fun?

What if they get hurt?

How can I comfort my child after a tough loss?

How do I stay calm and supportive during their games?

What’s the best way to encourage effort without adding pressure?

How can I juggle schoolwork, family time, and their sports commitments?

Am I unintentionally pushing them too hard?

These concerns are part of being a caring parent—whether your child is just starting their first sport or stepping into a more competitive arena.

At Exult Athletics, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our expertly designed frameworks, practical guides, and transformative courses empower you to navigate your child’s athletic journey with confidence and ease. From fostering their love for the game to building their confidence and resilience, we focus on helping your child grow both on and off the field.

Most importantly, we’re committed to strengthening the bond between you and your child, creating meaningful experiences that make their journey—and yours—a truly rewarding one.

THE Zones of Excellence

A transformative framework championing holistic, athlete-centered development by uniting coaches, teams, and support systems—parents, friends, and family—to foster high performance, integrity, and personal growth in youth sports.

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the importance of YOUR ROLE AS THE SUPPORT SYSTEM (PARENTS)

You, as the primary support system, plays a key role in guiding your athlete(s) through processes of growth and self-discovery. Parents help athletes explore their mental strengths (mind), support their physical development and well-being (body), and nurture their emotional growth and values (heart). This holistic approach fosters well-rounded athletes, encouraging them to develop a strong sense of self, both on and off the field, ice, or court.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP TO BUILDING A SUPPORTIVE PLAYBOOK

the foundational pillars of athletic success

By aligning these 5 Foundational Pillars of Athlete Success with the Zones of Excellence, you can help create a supportive ecosystem that nurtures both athletic achievement and personal growth.

Get free downloadable, actionable strategy worksheets, courses, and other resources to support your child’s success—both in and away from the game—while fostering positive development, life-long learning, and a love for the sports they play.

  • Desire & Motivation

    Understanding athlete’s connection to what drives their motivation and desires to learn and develop while navigating realistic expectations.

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  • Process & Habits

    Empower young athletes to develop discipline and consistency with proven routines that drive the development of good habits that stick with the athlete long-term.

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  • Skills Development

    Help master the fundamental skills and techniques to build awareness, coordination, quick decision-making, and adaptability in every sport.

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  • Mind & Body

    Cultivate mental resilience, physical strength, and good nutrition to help young athletes thrive through setbacks like stress, injuries, and avoid being burnt out.

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  • Fun & Play

    Keep the love for the game a priority with learning strategies that can help encourage creativity and continue developing joy in the sports they play.

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Transform Youth Sports into a
Launchpad for Leadership

Includes insightful exercises, structured frameworks, and step-by-step strategies to help you manage worries and build a supportive foundation for your child’s success.

we are
exult athletics.

Hi, we are Greg Dunn, Performance Coach & Dr. Michael McElhenie, Chief Psychologist - Founders of Exult Athletics.

At Exult Athletics, our mission is simple yet profound: to unlock the full potential of every young athlete while fostering growth, resilience, and leadership in all who play a role in their journey.

With years of experience guiding thousands of athletes in their development, we’ve also had the privilege of working with coaches and parents to reshape their approach, creating environments where young players can flourish. Our athlete-centered philosophy focuses on holistic growth, ensuring that success in sports translates into success in life.

Together, we’re redefining what it means to excel in youth sports. Let’s make this journey unforgettable.

What our clients are saying

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What our clients are saying •

  • "Our work with Exult Sports and Dr. Michael has been truly exceptional, revolutionizing the outdated methodologies in youth sports. Through personalized sessions, he's not only elevated my son's performance but is reshaping the entire approach to youth sports psychology. A game-changer for both individual growth, on and off court, and the broader sports community!"

    -Toni Danielson

  • “Our 14U hockey goalie has been working with Greg and Mike for about 2 years now. Not only has Exult taught our son to manage the stresses and the very specific mental aspects of being a goalie, but he has also been given the tools to apply these skills to school, and life in general as it pertains to a 14-year-old. Growing up as an aspiring tennis player, I wish these resources had been available to me.”

    -Carl, Parent of 14U Hockey Goalie

  • “Dr. McElhenie, simply put, is excellent. He's a total professional who has the experience to speak confidently about his domain, but also approached my case with a level of thoughtfulness and individuality that made me feel like his most important client. We were able to quickly pick up where we had left off each session because he really listens and cares, and his easy-going nature makes it easy to begin a conversation. I'd strongly recommend Dr. McElhenie to anyone.”

    -D1 College Basketball Player"

  • “Michael is awesome. I feel as though he helped me solve some issues that I had been having for a long time. He is incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. He balances creating space for me to talk and process things myself with offering helpful strategies, tools, and perspective.”

    -NHL Goaltender