About EMPOWER PLAY SPORTS CONSULTING
Alyssa Gaggino LMSW
With 17 years of experience as a Licensed Master of Social Work and as a Certified Sports Social Worker, I protect athlete welfare through a strategic case management framework.
I design referral networks, coordinate care, and help organizations intercept issues before they escalate. Rather than offering deep clinical therapy, my role is to bridge the gap between athletes and specialized support.
By working hand-in-hand with coaches, medical teams, and practitioners, I ensure absolute continuity of care. From youth sports to professional retirement, I support athletes, families, and staff in thriving both during and after their athletic careers.
Strategic Growth for Athletes
Achieving Goals
A strong mental game enhances your physical performance by helping you recognize your strengths and identify what's holding you back. Obstacles like relationship challenges, financial stress, time management and emotional pressures can all impact your success.
We'll help you build awareness, overcome barriers and stay focused so you can reach your goals with confidence.
Leadership & Community Engagement
We shape athletes into leaders who impact their teams, their locker rooms, and the communities that support them.
Our mission is to build their confidence to mentor peers, their awareness to project a positive public image, and their accountability to serve purposes greater than the game.
Stress, Time Management and Resilience
Practice time, performance pressures, family, travel, schoolwork and daily responsibilities all require balance and attention. Without structure, these demands can quickly become overwhelming.
We help you prioritize what matters most, manage competing demands and shift perspective so you can build balance, resilience and peace of mind.
Relationships
Challenges with family, friends, coaches and teammates are part of every athlete's journey. How you navigate these relationships plays a key role in your success.
Together, we'll build strategies to help you strengthen, manage and improve the relationships that matter most.
Personal Accountability & Self-Care
Your body and mind are your greatest assets as an athlete--how you care for them shapes your performance. Striving for your best takes discipline, smart choices and avoiding harmful influences.
We're here to support you, help you navigate challenges and connect you with the right resources so you can build a strong foundation for success.
Transitions
Life beyond the playing field brings new opportunities and challenges. Whether you're facing a career change, retirement, injury, continued education, or community involvement, these transitions can be emotional and complex.
We're here to help you navigate the process and build a clear, confident strategy for what comes next.