Learn Kids Sports Psychology Strategies to Improve Skills for Sports and Life!
Kids Sports Psychology helps parent and coaches of young athletes improve sports performance. Read youth sports psychology articles, mental training videos, and youth sports psychology expert interviews on many topics for sports parents and young athletes. And athletes can get expert mental coaching with our certified mental performance coaches…
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About Kids Sports Psychology
Peak Performance Sports, LLC, owners of The Ultimate Sports Parent website, developed Kids Sports Psychology to help parents, coaches, and mental game experts improve confidence and success of young athletes.
Kids Sports Psychology was developed by Dr. Patrick Cohn, a leading “mental game” expert, and his sister Lisa Cohn, a parenting writer and sports mom to four children.
Kids Sports Psychology provides sports parents, coaches, and educators with the cutting edge programs for enhancing sports parenting and youth coaching skills to boost kids’ mental game toughness and success sports.
At Kids Sports Psychology, your can read articles, watch videos, and download a mental toughness eBook that help your kids quickly boost confidence and success in sports! Read youth sports articles…
Confidence Boosting Strategies for Young Athletes
One-on-one kids sports psychology coaching is the fastest and most effective method to improve your athletes’ mental game, boost their performance, and make lasting changes. And as a bonus, parents learn what to say to help young athletes feel confident and thrive in sports. Please call us at 407-909-1700 with your questions.
Kids Sports Psychology offers expert mental performance coaching and mental skills for young athletes with our certified mental coaches. Please click a photo below to visit the bio pages of our certified mental performance coaches.
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What Sports Parents Say About Kids Sports Psychology…
“I use your tips to help a sophomore high school student athlete. Last night, after I gave him some of your email tips – relax, get in the flow of the game, have fun, play by instinct, etc. – He busted out for a career high 20 points & 15 rebounds!”*
Bob Heidkamp
Sports Parent
“Jaclyn was great to work with. I am now more confident over the ball and not worrying about things out of my control. This summer, I shot my best tournament scores to date, including my first under par tournament.“*
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“I’m extremely grateful that Giselle had the opportunity to work with you. I saw a significant increase in Giselle’s attitude, perspective and performance. Giselle really enjoyed her sessions and I could tell she resonated with you.”*
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Kids Sport Psychology Articles & Videos
Athletic Identity Hurts Kids in Sports
Athletic Identity Hurts Kids in Sports especially when athletes’ identities are wrapped up in sports, they can experience pressure and high expectations. What’s more, they might become disappointed if they … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Why Youth Sports Bullying Programs Don’t Work & How to Change Them
Sports bullying programs commonly do not work, , said Tom Dahlborg, president and CEO of Dahlborg HealthCaring Leadership Group. Forty-two percent of children report being bullied by coaches or physical … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Can Sports Build Character in Athletes?
Building Confidence in Young Athletes Can Sports Build Character in Athletes?. It’s a myth that participating in youth sports will build character in young athletes, say Brian Smith and Ed … Read Sport Psychology Tip
3 Ways Sports Kids Can Push Past Challenges
Sports kids should push past challenges by focusing on incremental steps rather than the bigger end goal, said Dianette Wells, a world-class mountaineer, ultra-endurance athlete and author. In sports, overcoming … Read Sport Psychology Tip
4 Tips to Help Young Athletes with Coaches Who Yell
Why Coaches Yell at Athletes? Summary: Coaches often yell at athletes because they believe it is the best way to get attention or deliver a wake-up call. Many lack effective … Read Sport Psychology Tip
The Growth Mindset in Youth Sports
Young athletes realize a number of benefits when they embrace growth mindsets, said Iuri Melo, a youth sports coach, licensed clinical social worker and co-founder of SchoolPulise, which texts youth … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Girls in Sports, Identity, and Self-Esteem
Research shows that girls in sports’ identities can become too wrapped up in sports, according to Marlene Holmes, a mental health advocate, sports social worker and regional director at Netball … Read Sport Psychology Tip
4 Ways to Boost Confidence in Athletes
Confidence is Key in Youth Sports Summary: Athletes boost confidence by balancing self-belief with managed expectations. High pressure to win or perform perfectly often leads to distraction and reduced focus. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Confidence Boosting Strategies for Young Athletes
Build Confidence by Teaching Discipline and Self-Respect For Sabrina Yavil, a sports parent to three active boys, a big challenge was finding ways to get the kids to clean up … Read Sport Psychology Tip
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“10 Tips Improve Confidence & Success in Young Athletes”
