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Sara

Hi! I'm coach Sara.

DashStrom Certified Coach

Coraopolis, PA

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." — Aesop
"I am, I can, I will, I do." - Christine D'Ercole
"When we commit to the process and detach from the outcome, we go further, faster." - Sara Passaro

About Me

As a Youth Empowerment Coach, I am passionate about helping kids develop character and a positive mindset through fun, active play and fitness games. I am trained in psychology and have a deep understanding of human development. Using the established Dashstrom curriculum as the foundation, I create engaging experiences that empower children to develop confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset, all while having a blast and making new friends!

As a parent of four—now teenagers—I’ve seen firsthand how mindset shapes a child’s growth. Having once managed four kids under six while working full time, I also know how challenging it an be to "fit it all in" and give each child the opportunities and experiences they need. I know the power of patience, encouragement, and challenge in shaping young minds. My goal is to make learning crucial life skills exciting and meaningful while fostering a foundation of strength, kindness, and self-belief.

When powerful mindset lessons are merged with movement, the neurons in the brain start to make new connections that will last a lifetime. Through dynamic activities and thoughtful coaching, I help kids develop the mental and emotional tools they need to navigate life with confidence and joy.

My Classes

April 1, 2025

FREE Demo Day - Fit for Summer!

Schedule:

-

April 1, 2025

0

Registration Cost: $

14

Class Size:

Min Age:

6

Max Age:

12

    CLOSED    

This is a FREE 1 hour sneak peak into what your child will do as a Mindset Mover! Allow your child to dip their toe in the waters of empowerment and fun fitness games, while you stay and observe the fun! If you decide to register for an upcoming workshop or summer camp before you leave, your child will leave with a free tee shirt and water bottle.

Saturday 5:00-6:30pm

Fairhaven Park in Kennedy Township
Fairhaven Dr, McKees Rocks PA 15136
Lower softball fields, grassy area.

Attire: sneakers, comfortable active wear appropriate for the weather. They will be active and they may get dirty.

Classes will be held rain or shine

May 3, 2025

Power Up Evening Workshop

Schedule:

-

May 3, 2025

50

Registration Cost: $

14

Class Size:

Min Age:

6

Max Age:

12

    CLOSED    

A 2.5-hour drop-off event that kids will love—and parents will appreciate!

This high-energy workshop combines movement, games, and fun challenges to help kids discover the power of their own thoughts and words. Through exciting activities, they’ll learn “power words” that build confidence, grit, and a can-do mindset—tools they’ll use when things get tough in sports, school, and life.

By the end, your child will leave believing nothing is impossible. They will feel stronger, more confident, and ready to take on challenges with a new inner voice:
“I can do hard things.”
“I am strong.”
“I am fierce.”

✅ Perfect for all kids—athletic or not
✅ Builds mindset skills through movement and fun
✅ Parents enjoy a night out while kids build life skills

Empower your child. Enjoy your evening. Everybody wins.

Saturday 5:00-7:30pm (Please arrive 5 min prior to start time and end time)

Fairhaven Park in Kennedy Township
Fairhaven Rd, McKees Rocks PA, 15136
Lower softball fields.

Cheese pizza will be provided at 7:00.
Send your child with a full water bottle and a picnic dinner if they do not eat pizza.

Attire: sneakers, comfortable active wear appropriate for the weather. They will be active and they may get dirty.
No cell phones. My phone will be available and on in case of an emergency.

Classes will be held rain or shine

May 17, 2025

Private event: Long Ridge Community FREE trial "Goals & Grit" Power hour PLUS

Schedule:

-

May 17, 2025

0

Registration Cost: $

10

Class Size:

Min Age:

6

Max Age:

12

    CLOSED    

This is a private 2 hour event for the residents of the Long Ridge community. Your kids will learn how to set aggressive goals, believe that everything is possible and that hard things can be overcome!

This is a fun "drop off" or "stay and observe" activity that will empower your child to: understand a growth mindset, set big goals, and focus on the journey rather than the result. We want your child to believe in their own power and see what's possible! They will stay active and be so engaged in our fun games and dynamic Dashstrom curriculum, they won't even think of it was a life lesson.

Here is the class schedule:
5 min welcome/ice breaker
10 min warm up
20 min "Reach High" game
10 min "One Question" game
10 min break/transition
25 min Empowerment Activity
15 "Even If" game
10 Free play with a group game
10 min cool down/closing
Pizza for parents and kids afterwords!

If your kids have fun and you see value in the program, there will be an opportunity for you to sign your kids up for some summer classes at Fairhaven Park!

Saturday May 17 2:00-4:00pm

(Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start and finish times)

Long Ridge Common Area

Please send your child with a full water bottle. Pizza will be provided afterwards.

Attire: sneakers, comfortable active wear appropriate for the weather. They will be active and they may get dirty.

No cell phones. My phone will be available and on in case of an emergency.

Classes will be held rain or shine

June 9, 2025

"Discover Your Super Power" Camp JUNE 9-13 (ages 6-8 - M-F @1-4pm - full week)

Schedule:

-

June 13, 2025

225

Registration Cost: $

10

Class Size:

Min Age:

6

Max Age:

8

    CLOSED    

This is a fun, high-energy camp that helps kids build confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset—all through movement-based games and challenges! Campers will learn powerful mindset tools, practice “power words,” and discover how to push through challenges using their bodies and brains together. It's a unique and fun way for kids to step away from screens, enjoy the outdoors, and get some exercise.

Daily Schedule:
30 min- arrival, free play
60 min - Dashstrom curriculum class (warm up, empowerment principle introduced, empowerment drill, game, cool down & wrap up)
15 min - break and snack
30 min - arts & crafts
30 min - camp games
15 min - free play, dismissal

✅ By the end of camp, your child will leave with:
💪 A stronger sense of self-confidence
🧠 Tools to build a growth mindset
🗣️ The ability to use positive "power words" to stay motivated
🚀 Practice pushing through challenges with grit and perseverance
🤸‍♂️ A love for movement as a tool for mindset
😄 A sense of pride from completing fun and meaningful challenges
👯 New friendships and positive peer support
🧰 A "toolkit" of empowerment strategies they can use anywhere
🌟 The belief: "I can do hard things!"

Monday-Friday 1:00pm-4pm
(Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start and finish times)

Fairhaven Park In Kennedy Township
Fairhaven Rd. McKees Rocks PA 15136
Lower softball fields, grassy area.

Please send your child with a healthy snack and a full water bottle.

Registration fee includes a Mindset Movers tee shirt, water bottle, wrist band and earned metal (metal challenge is on Friday for those attending the full week camp - trust me, every child is capable of earning their metal and will get multiple tries if they want it.)

Attire: sneakers, comfortable active wear appropriate for the weather. They will be active and they may get dirty.

No cell phones. My phone will be available and on in case of an emergency.

Classes will be held rain or shine

June 9, 2025

"Discover Your Super Power" Camp ONE day only JUNE 9 (ages 6-8, @1-4pm)

Schedule:

-

June 9, 2025

50

Registration Cost: $

10

Class Size:

Min Age:

6

Max Age:

8

    CLOSED    

This is ONE day option, as part of the full week "Discover Your Super Power" Camp. Please refer to the description under the full week camp. (please note that the roster is limited to 10 kids which may include kids signed up for the full week -reserve a spot now)

The theme for this day will focus on POWER WORDS and CONFIDENCE. Campers will learn how their thoughts and words affect their feelings and actions. They will be given a vocabulary of empowerment to enhance their self-confidence. They will also learn the concept of a warm up and a cool down in physical fitness.

Campers will leave with a new vocabulary of power words, and a new confidence in themselves that they can do hard things! They will learn the important difference between "impossible" and "difficult".

Monday June 9 ONLY 1:00pm-4pm
(Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start and finish times)

Fairhaven Park In Kennedy Township
Fairhaven Rd. McKees Rocks PA 15136
Lower softball fields, grassy area.

Please send your child with a healthy snack and a full water bottle.

Registration fee includes a water bottle and wrist band.

Attire: sneakers, comfortable active wear appropriate for the weather. They will be active and they may get dirty.

No cell phones. My phone will be available and on in case of an emergency.

Classes will be held rain or shine

Refund Policy
Partial refunds are provided for medical reasons only
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FREE Demo Day - Fit for Summer!

April 1, 2025

Schedule:

-

April 1, 2025

Registration Cost:

$

0

Class Size:

14

Min Age:

6

Max Age:

12

This is a FREE 1 hour sneak peak into what your child will do as a Mindset Mover! Allow your child to dip their toe in the waters of empowerment and fun fitness games, while you stay and observe the fun! If you decide to register for an upcoming workshop or summer camp before you leave, your child will leave with a free tee shirt and water bottle.

Saturday 5:00-6:30pm

Fairhaven Park in Kennedy Township
Fairhaven Dr, McKees Rocks PA 15136
Lower softball fields, grassy area.

Attire: sneakers, comfortable active wear appropriate for the weather. They will be active and they may get dirty.

Power Up Evening Workshop

May 3, 2025

Schedule:

-

May 3, 2025

Registration Cost:

$

50

Class Size:

14

Min Age:

6

Max Age:

12

A 2.5-hour drop-off event that kids will love—and parents will appreciate!

This high-energy workshop combines movement, games, and fun challenges to help kids discover the power of their own thoughts and words. Through exciting activities, they’ll learn “power words” that build confidence, grit, and a can-do mindset—tools they’ll use when things get tough in sports, school, and life.

By the end, your child will leave believing nothing is impossible. They will feel stronger, more confident, and ready to take on challenges with a new inner voice:
“I can do hard things.”
“I am strong.”
“I am fierce.”

✅ Perfect for all kids—athletic or not
✅ Builds mindset skills through movement and fun
✅ Parents enjoy a night out while kids build life skills

Empower your child. Enjoy your evening. Everybody wins.

Saturday 5:00-7:30pm (Please arrive 5 min prior to start time and end time)

Fairhaven Park in Kennedy Township
Fairhaven Rd, McKees Rocks PA, 15136
Lower softball fields.

Cheese pizza will be provided at 7:00.
Send your child with a full water bottle and a picnic dinner if they do not eat pizza.

Attire: sneakers, comfortable active wear appropriate for the weather. They will be active and they may get dirty.
No cell phones. My phone will be available and on in case of an emergency.

Private event: Long Ridge Community FREE trial "Goals & Grit" Power hour PLUS

May 17, 2025

Schedule:

-

May 17, 2025

Registration Cost:

$

0

Class Size:

10

Min Age:

6

Max Age:

12

This is a private 2 hour event for the residents of the Long Ridge community. Your kids will learn how to set aggressive goals, believe that everything is possible and that hard things can be overcome!

This is a fun "drop off" or "stay and observe" activity that will empower your child to: understand a growth mindset, set big goals, and focus on the journey rather than the result. We want your child to believe in their own power and see what's possible! They will stay active and be so engaged in our fun games and dynamic Dashstrom curriculum, they won't even think of it was a life lesson.

Here is the class schedule:
5 min welcome/ice breaker
10 min warm up
20 min "Reach High" game
10 min "One Question" game
10 min break/transition
25 min Empowerment Activity
15 "Even If" game
10 Free play with a group game
10 min cool down/closing
Pizza for parents and kids afterwords!

If your kids have fun and you see value in the program, there will be an opportunity for you to sign your kids up for some summer classes at Fairhaven Park!

Saturday May 17 2:00-4:00pm

(Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start and finish times)

Long Ridge Common Area

Please send your child with a full water bottle. Pizza will be provided afterwards.

Attire: sneakers, comfortable active wear appropriate for the weather. They will be active and they may get dirty.

No cell phones. My phone will be available and on in case of an emergency.

"Discover Your Super Power" Camp JUNE 9-13 (ages 6-8 - M-F @1-4pm - full week)

June 9, 2025

Schedule:

-

June 13, 2025

Registration Cost:

$

225

Class Size:

10

Min Age:

6

Max Age:

8

This is a fun, high-energy camp that helps kids build confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset—all through movement-based games and challenges! Campers will learn powerful mindset tools, practice “power words,” and discover how to push through challenges using their bodies and brains together. It's a unique and fun way for kids to step away from screens, enjoy the outdoors, and get some exercise.

Daily Schedule:
30 min- arrival, free play
60 min - Dashstrom curriculum class (warm up, empowerment principle introduced, empowerment drill, game, cool down & wrap up)
15 min - break and snack
30 min - arts & crafts
30 min - camp games
15 min - free play, dismissal

✅ By the end of camp, your child will leave with:
💪 A stronger sense of self-confidence
🧠 Tools to build a growth mindset
🗣️ The ability to use positive "power words" to stay motivated
🚀 Practice pushing through challenges with grit and perseverance
🤸‍♂️ A love for movement as a tool for mindset
😄 A sense of pride from completing fun and meaningful challenges
👯 New friendships and positive peer support
🧰 A "toolkit" of empowerment strategies they can use anywhere
🌟 The belief: "I can do hard things!"

Monday-Friday 1:00pm-4pm
(Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start and finish times)

Fairhaven Park In Kennedy Township
Fairhaven Rd. McKees Rocks PA 15136
Lower softball fields, grassy area.

Please send your child with a healthy snack and a full water bottle.

Registration fee includes a Mindset Movers tee shirt, water bottle, wrist band and earned metal (metal challenge is on Friday for those attending the full week camp - trust me, every child is capable of earning their metal and will get multiple tries if they want it.)

Attire: sneakers, comfortable active wear appropriate for the weather. They will be active and they may get dirty.

No cell phones. My phone will be available and on in case of an emergency.

"Discover Your Super Power" Camp ONE day only JUNE 9 (ages 6-8, @1-4pm)

June 9, 2025

Schedule:

-

June 9, 2025

Registration Cost:

$

50

Class Size:

10

Min Age:

6

Max Age:

8

This is ONE day option, as part of the full week "Discover Your Super Power" Camp. Please refer to the description under the full week camp. (please note that the roster is limited to 10 kids which may include kids signed up for the full week -reserve a spot now)

The theme for this day will focus on POWER WORDS and CONFIDENCE. Campers will learn how their thoughts and words affect their feelings and actions. They will be given a vocabulary of empowerment to enhance their self-confidence. They will also learn the concept of a warm up and a cool down in physical fitness.

Campers will leave with a new vocabulary of power words, and a new confidence in themselves that they can do hard things! They will learn the important difference between "impossible" and "difficult".

Monday June 9 ONLY 1:00pm-4pm
(Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start and finish times)

Fairhaven Park In Kennedy Township
Fairhaven Rd. McKees Rocks PA 15136
Lower softball fields, grassy area.

Please send your child with a healthy snack and a full water bottle.

Registration fee includes a water bottle and wrist band.

Attire: sneakers, comfortable active wear appropriate for the weather. They will be active and they may get dirty.

No cell phones. My phone will be available and on in case of an emergency.

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