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Kids' Sports Psychology Featured Resources
Sports Psychology E-book Library for Sports KidsSports Psychology E-book Library for Sports Kids
Download and print one of many sports psychology e-books for your sports kids. Each e-book is written especially for kids in sport . . . Youth Sports Tip

Sports Psychology Videos for Kids OnlySports Psychology Videos for Kids Only
Play an exclusive Kids' Sports Psychology Videos. Ask your kids to watch the mental training videos by Dr. Patrick Cohn . . . Youth Sports Tip

Sports Parenting Articles to Improve Kids' SuccessSports Parenting Articles to Improve Kids' Success
Read, print, or download feature sports parenting articles by youth sports psychology experts Patrick Cohn and Lisa Cohn. . . . Youth Sports Tip

Interviews with Leading Youth Sports ExpertsInterviews with Leading Youth Sports Experts
Listen to interviews with the top youth sports and sports psychology experts in the United States to improve you parenting skills . . . Youth Sports Tip

How to Get Young Athletes to Embrace Mental Training
How to Get Young Athletes to Embrace Mental Training For some athletes, mental training is an untouched avenue to improve sports performance. Many athletes do not understand mental training and may be skeptical about its value. Learn how parents can help kids embrace mental training . . . Youth Sports Tip
New E-book for sports parents: How To Motivate Young Athletes
New E-book for sports parents: How To Motivate Young Athletes Do you want to motivate your kids without adding pressure? Learn what motivates young athletes the top reasons kids lose motivation. Download this Kids' Sports Psychology ebook to improve your kids motivation in sports . . . Youth Sports Tip
Dual Role Challenges: Parents Who Coach Their Kids
Dual Role Challenges: Parents Who Coach Their Kids Parents have many reasons for considering coaching on their kids' sports team. Some parents may think they would be a good coach. Other parents may want to spend more time with their children. You should consider the pros and cons of coaching your kids . . . Youth Sports Tip
Keeping Your Parental Expectations in Check for Sports Kids
Keeping Your Parental Expectations in Check for Sports Kids Parents can have expectations for their young athletes. This article addresses the expectations parents may have based on the book Revolution in the Bleachers: How Parents can Take Back Family Life in a World Gone Crazy over Youth Sports by Regan McMahon . . . Youth Sports Tip
Interview with Youth Sports Expert Dr. Michael Sachs
Interview with Youth Sports Expert Dr. Michael Sachs Dr. Michael Sachs, Professor of Kinesiology at Temple University and author of the book The total Sports Experience for Kids: A Parent's Guide for Success in Youth Sports, talks about how to define success for parents and young athletes. Lisa Cohn, Dr. Patrick Cohn and Dr. Michael Sachs discuss how to structure youth sports . . . Youth Sports Tip

Interview with Sports Parent Expert Dan Doyle
Interview with Sports Parent Expert Dan Doyle Dan Doyle, author of the Encyclopedia of Sports Parenting, talks about the challenges of being a sports parent. Dr. Patrick Cohn and Dan Doyle discuss developing a sport parent philosophy and the positive experiences of playing sports . . . Youth Sports Tip
Guidelines for Coaches: Meeting with Parents
Guidelines for Coaches: Meeting with Parents Many parents have concerns about their kids' coaches -- how they coach, how they organize practices or how playing time is divided. This can add stress to a coach's responsibilities . . . Youth Sports Tip
Six Tips for Dealing with Sibling Rivalry In Sports
Six Tips for Dealing with Sibling Rivalry In Sports Siblings naturally compete with each other in all areas of life; they fight for their parents' praise and attention and compete to be recognized as the "better student" or the "better athlete." Sports can increase sibling rivalry. Some siblings are jealous of each other . . . Youth Sports Tip
Parents Checklist: Post Game Tips for Boosting Kids' Confidence
Parents Checklist: Post Game Tips for Boosting Kids' Confidence This sports psychology e-booklet for parents helps sports parents instill confidence post-game. Post-game communication between parents and sports kids is a critical time for building confidence in young athletes . . . Youth Sports Tip
E-Book: 12 Pregame Tips to Trust What You've Learned in Practice
E-Book: 12 Pregame Tips to Trust What You've Learned in Practice This children's sports psychology e-booklet for young athletes helps kids transfer their practice to competiton. If your young athlete looks like a star in practice, but loses trust in her skills during competition, this ebook is for you . . . Youth Sports Tip
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