The Elite Method
An “Elite” Method for Well-to-Do Parents in New York City and the Hamptons
The Elite Method is giving privileged Northeast Kids
Confidence, Self Esteem and Mental and Physical Health with
Private Coaches and Sports
By Bailey Beckett
Life coaches are the perfect
accessory for success
minded people, or those
just looking for a positive
change in their lives or careers.
But for children? Welcome to
Elite Method, a new program
designed by husband and
wife team Michael and Rachel
Dube that puts a spin on the
concept: providing kids and
teens with coaches to help
build confidence, self-esteem,
socialization skills and physical
and mental fitness through sports
skills. The program is targeted to
parents looking to give their kids
an early “success plan” they can
apply to every aspect of their
lives, from the playground to the
field, classroom, social life and
even family life.
“We are a private coaching
program for children that
combines physical skills
development and confidence
coaching,” says Rachel. “Our
goal is to help every child push
the limits of their potential. Elite
Method takes a highly customized
approach to working with every
child to build on their strengths
and unique personalities.”
Serving families throughout New
York, the program currently staffs
24 coaches -- all with experience
working with kids, physical
fitness, and social/ emotional
development -- that Elite Method
matches to the specific needs of
children who enroll.
“We have every type of child in
this program,” continues Mike.
“After all, who doesn’t need a
confidence boost and an edge
in today’s age? Our clients range
from kids who are literally afraid
to catch a ball to those who are
super athletes on school teams.
Both types of children can often
lack confidence and have social
skills challenges. Whether the issue
is impulse control, shyness, hypercompetitiveness,
lack of focus
or anything else, we identify the
specific challenges and work on
addressing them. Our youngest
client is 4 and our oldest is 16.”
The science is clear: this method
works.
“Physical activity improves selfconcept,
social behaviors, goal
orientation, and most notably
self-efficacy,” concluded
National Center for Biotechnology
Information. “It promotes growth
and development and has
multiple benefits for physical,
mental, and psychosocial health
that undoubtedly contribute
to learning. At the same time,
it improves mental health by
decreasing and preventing
conditions such as anxiety and
July 2020
Polo De’Marco