Wish I Had Known
An Online Mastermind for Parents of Student-athletes
“As a parent of a student-athlete, you want the best for your child both on and off the field. The Wish I Had Known mastermind course is your key to unlocking valuable insights, connections, and tools that will empower you to guide your student to success in sports and beyond. With exclusive access to top industry professionals, this course provides the essential references, referrals, and resources that every parent needs to navigate the complex world of athletics, business, and career development. Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child the competitive edge they deserve!”
Denise Meridith
CEO of Denise Meridith Consultants & World’s Best Connectors
Founder of “Wish I Had Known-a business management education program for parents of student-athletes
This will be an online course available nationwide to parents of any student-athlete. Via Zoom talks, panel discussions, and a private social media group, you’ll gain exclusive insights from current and former professional athletes, relevant academics, sports doctors, experienced coaches, business leaders, expert service providers, and experienced parents. You will also get the 3 R’s (e.g., resources, references and referrals) that will allow you to create handbooks you can refer to throughout your future journey.
The goal is to help you help your student-athlete have a happy and healthy experience during and after their tenure with youth sports.
1. The POWER PARENT PLAYBOOK
Overview
Unlock the secrets of successful parenting for student-athletes with The Power Parent Playbook section of the “Wish I Had Known” mastermind. Through dynamic lectures and engaging panel discussions, you’ll learn about important topics like Goal Setting, Accountability, Risk Management, and Identifying Strengths & Weaknesses of your student athlete. Plus, you’ll walk away with the three R’s—Resources, References, and Referrals— needed to craft your own personalized POWER PARENT PLAYBOOK, empowering your child to excel both on and o the field.
2. THE ATHLETE FINANCIAL GAME PLAN
Overview
With The Athlete Financial Game Plan section of the “Wish I Had Known” mastermind. You’ll hear about topics like Budgeting, Funding Sources and how to create a practical Financial Plan. Plus, you’ll walk away with the three R’s—Resources, References, and Referrals—to craft your own personalized ATHLETE FINANCIAL GAME PLAN, to help you get and save (instead of losing) money.
3. THE ELITE ATHLETE HANDBOOK
Overview
The Elite Athlete Handbook section of the “Wish I Had Known” mastermind will give you exclusive insights about how to create and support branding campaigns, which are the most welcoming fields for athletes to enter during or after a sports career and how to establish a Plan B. Plus, you’ll walk away with the tools you need to create your own personalized ELITE ATHLETE HANDBOOK, empowering your child to excel both on and off the field.
4. ATHLETE FAMILY CONTINGENCY STRATEGY
Overview
The Athlete Family Contingency Strategy section of the “Wish I Had Known” deals with important topics like future dreams of the whole family, physical and mental health of the athlete, mental health of the family and how to start a family business. Plus, you’ll walk away with the knowledge and skills needed to design your own personalized ATHLETE FAMILY CONTINGENCY STRATEGY.
The WISH I HAD KNOWN: Sports Parents' Mastermind Program
The WISH I HAD KNOWN (WIHK) Mastermind program empowers parents of student-athletes with essential knowledge, resources, and support networks to navigate the complex world of youth sports. Available to parents of athletes in any sport and any school, this comprehensive program delivers expertise through Zoom sessions, panel discussions, and a private social media community.
Expert-Led Guidance
Expert-Led Guidance
Gain exclusive insights from professional athletes, academics, sports physicians, experienced coaches, business leaders, and parents who've successfully navigated the student-athlete journey.
Comprehensive Resources
Receive the 3 R's: resources, references, and referrals to create personalized handbooks for your ongoing journey with your studentathlete.
Supportive Community
Connect with like-minded parents facing similar challenges in a private social media group, creating a support network that extends beyond the program.
THE POWER PARENT PLAYBOOK
Master goal-setting, accountability, risk management, and identifying your athlete's strengths and weaknesses. Create a personalized playbook with clear 90-day, one-year, and three-year goals, team-building strategies, and customized risk management plans.
THE ATHLETE FINANCIAL GAME PLAN
Develop practical budgeting systems, identify funding sources including scholarships and NIL opportunities, and create a sustainable financial plan. You'll walk away with concrete tools to manage spending and maximize financial opportunities.
THE ELITE ATHLETE HANDBOOK
Learn how to create and support effective branding campaigns, explore athlete-friendly career fields, and establish solid Plan B options. Develop strategies to enhance strengths, address weaknesses, and effectively navigate media relations.
ATHLETE FAMILY CONTINGENCY PLAN
Address whole-family dreams, athlete physical and mental health, family well-being, and potential family business opportunities. Gain resources to identify and address mental and physical challenges while creating a comprehensive vision for your family's future.
Join the WIHK Mastermind to transform your approach to supporting your student-athlete. Equip yourself with knowledge that experienced parents wish they had known from the beginning.
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Wish I Had Known Pilot Program
There will be a pilot program for the Wish I Had Known Mastermind in the fall of 2025. We are seeking 10 serious, committed parents (of any age student-athlete) to attend hybrid classes and activities as outlined in the Wish I Had Known book and referenced on this website.
Contact us as described below to set up an appointment to discuss eligibility and availability. We will also be taking reservations for the nationwide online program in 2026.
From the Sidelines to Success: A 7-Week Journey for Sports Parents
Learn how to reduce time, money, and stress (TMS) while supporting your athlete’s dreams.
Program Details
• Special Seven (7) Week Pilot Program in Fall 2025: Hybrid Format, $1000 (Payment plan available)
• Only 10 parents accepted for this pilot!!
• Inclusive: couples, single moms & dads, LGBTQIA+, any race/religion, all abilities welcome
• Nationwide expansion in 2026 (online, 3 months, higher investment required)
This program will provide invaluable takeaways on finances, mental and physical health, starting family businesses, and practical tools to help sports parents create happy and successful experiences before, during, and after the athletic journey. Parents will also be encouraged to buy the book Wish I Had Known to deepen their knowledge.
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