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.“*

Leo Dixon
Junior Golfer
“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.”*

Brian May
Gymnastics Parent
Kids Sport Psychology Articles & Videos
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
Helping Young Athletes with Coaches Who Yell
Nobody Likes it When Coaches Yell at Them. Coaches should treat their athletes with respect. Unfortunately, events don’t always unfold as we would like. Coaches who yell feel as if … Read Sport Psychology Tip
The a 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’ identities can become too wrapped up in sports, according to Marlene Holmes, a mental health advocate, sports social worker and regional director at Netball America. “What … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Boost Confidence in Athletes
Confidence is Key in Youth Sports Boost Confidence for athletes helps young athletes accomplish a lot in their sport. However, for some athletes, crushing it at a high level can … 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
How Sports Can Build a Child’s Confidence
Building Confidence in Kids Some athletes seem to ooze confidence. They appear unfazed during championship games, in the final minutes of a contest or when trailing late in a game. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Helping Young Athletes Focus on Mental Health
Our brain tends to lean toward negativity. “The brain doesn’t understand today the difference between protecting us from a lion or a snake and protecting us from emotional states,” said … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Nutritional Recommendations for the Young Athletes
Adolescent runners are still growing and developing, and it’s critical to support their growth with nutrition that promotes bone health, muscle development, brain health and cognitive development, said Michele Pettinger. … Read Sport Psychology Tip