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New Program for Sports Parents, Coaches & Young Athletes...

"Discover Practical, Proven, & Easy-To-Learn Mental
Strategies To Boost Sports Kids' Confidence & Success."

“I especially like the mental game videos that we can watch together. I think the pre-game stuff is cool and the lessons on confidence, coping with doubt, and trust are worth their weight in gold.”
~Dr. Adam Glantzman, Sports Parent
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Sports Psychology E-book Library for Sports Kids
Download and print one of many sports psychology e-books for sports kids, which are written especially for young athletes . . . Sport Psychology Tip

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

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

Interviews with Leading Youth Sports Experts
Listen to interviews with the top youth sports and sports psychology experts in the US to improve your parenting skills . . . Sport Psychology Tip

Boosting Self-Esteem and Creativity in Youth Sports

Lisa Cohn and Bruce Tollner, a sports agent, dad and author of The C.H.I.L.D. Game Plan talk about how parents can use sports to boost their kids' creativity, self-esteem and leadership skills. Bruce discusses some of his pro athlete clients . . . Sport Psychology Tip

Kurt Stahura Discusses Why Setting Goals is so Important for Sports Kids

Lisa Cohn and Dr. Cohn are joined by Kurt Stahura, associate professor of Recreation and Sport Management to talk about the importance of goal setting in youth sports. They discuss the benefits of goal setting and how to help kids set appropriate goals . . . Sport Psychology Tip

Billy Zufall Discusses Applying Mental Skills Learned in Sports to Life

Billy Zufall is the director of coaching for boys and girls teams at Highland High School. Coach Zufalll has been the Medina county coach of the year for the past three years. Coach Zufall discusses applying the mental skills learned in sports to life . . . Sport Psychology Tip

Mildred Antenor Discusses How Sports Affect Self-Esteem in Girls

Mildred Antenor discusses how sports can affect girls' self-esteem and achievement. Lisa Cohn and Mildred Antenor talk about the benefits of sports on self-esteem and life lessons learned through sports. Listen to find out how sports can build self-esteem . . . Sport Psychology Tip

Dave Giffels on How Sports Parents Need to Gain Perspective

We all want our kids to excel in sports. But exactly what does it mean to excel--and how can parents best help young athletes? Too often, well-meaning parents lose perspective in youth sports, says Dave Giffels a coach who speaks to young athletes . . . Sport Psychology Tip

Interview with Bruce Kracke, a Positive Coaching Alliance Certified Trainer

Lisa Cohn of Kids' Sports Psychology interviews Bruce Kracke, a certified trainer for the Positive Coaching Alliance, about how to help sports kids cope with mistakes. Watch this video to help your kids stay in control after making mistakes . . . Sport Psychology Tip

Inside the Minds of Young Athletes Video 5: Basketball Player Jacob Strives to Have Fun

Watch Kids' Sports Psychology's "Inside the Minds of Young Athletes" by Lisa Cohn and Dr. Patrick Cohn. In this video, Dr. Cohn provides commentary about Jacob's mental game of basketball. Learn what boosts and hurts young athletes' confidence . . . Sport Psychology Tip

Interview with Kymber Veautour on Lack of Belief in Cheerleading

Cheerleading coach Kymber Veautour discusses why young athletes defeat themselves by failing to believe in themselves out of sports. Coach Veautour has been coaching cheerleading for 12 years, and lead four teams to Nationals. Dr. Cohn, Lisa Cohn, and Coach Veaurtour . . . Sport Psychology Tip

Interview with Child Psychologist Dr. Charlotte Reznick

Dr. Charlotte Reznick discusses imagery and using imagination to help performance. Dr. Cohn, Lisa Cohn and Dr. Reznick discuss the benefits of using mental imagery to help kids succeed in sports. Learn how visualization can boost confidence and reduce stress . . . Sport Psychology Tip

How the Media Influences Sports Kids

Kids' Sports Psychology interviews Dr. Robert Gotlin, Director of Sports Rehab at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, a little league coach and author of "Dr. Rob's Guide to Raising Fit Kids," about the positive and negative effects of the media . . . Sport Psychology Tip

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Coaches & Parents Say...

"Sports psychology for kids and sports parents is a wonderful topic, but I am so happy about what you’re doing in this area. I think professionals like you can be so valuable in helping sports parents."

~Al Miller, Hall of Fame Soccer Coach

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~Bob Heidkamp

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“I've read a number of Kids’ Sports Psychology articles and watched several videos mostly about building confidence. As sports parents, we’ve changed our behavior. We've stopped criticizing her performance and have focused on what she did well. We do see an improvement in her practices, but most of all they are more enjoyable for her and us.”

~Margot Ambrose, Parent