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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

Basketball Players' Bill of Rights

Download this short list of basketball players' "Bill of Rights" to help your young athletes feel like they belong on the court. Your young athletes can quickly review this one page "Bill of Rights" to boost confidence and team unity. . . . Sport Psychology Tip

Interview with Youth Sports Expert Doug Donaldson

Youth coach Doug Donaldson says he knows intuitively when one of his young athletes feels pressured by a parent's expectations. And he also knows the problems such well-meaning expectations can create in young athletes. Listen to this Kids' Sports Psychology audio . . . Sport Psychology Tip

What Can Parents Do When Coaches Bully Their Sports Kids?

Parents should never under-estimate the importance of coaches in their children's lives. Coaches can boost or undermine kids' confidence and self-esteem. If you see any signs that a coach is hurting your young athlete's confidence, it's critical to take action . . . Sport Psychology Tip

Interview with Behavioral Expert Garret Kramer

Garret Kramer discusses a wide range of topics in the area of youth sports and sports parenting. Lisa, Cohn, Dr. Cohn and Garret Kramer discuss parent pressure on young athletes, competitiveness and the benefits of sports. Find out more about how to improve your sport parenting skills . . . Sport Psychology Tip

Confidence Video Tip 14: Postgame Tips to Grow Confidence

In this video series, Dr. Patrick Cohn offers mental game tips to help young athletes build confidence. In this video, Dr. Cohn gives you postgame tips for building your confidence. Learn the top mental game strategies to boosting confidence after competition . . . Sport Psychology Tip

Interview with Sports Psychologist Harold Shinitzky

Harold Shinitzky discusses how young athletes can quiet their inner saboteurs. Dr. Cohn, Lisa Cohn and Harold Shinitzky talk about how parents can help young athletes who sabotage their performance. Find out how you can help your young athletes succeed in sports . . . Sport Psychology Tip

Help Gymnasts Mentally Prepare for Beam Routine with Mental Imagery

Kids' Sports Psychology members can access mental imagery programs on MP3 to help kids mentally prepare. This particular mental imagery program for gymnastics helps them improve focus and confidence with a pre-beam routine . . . Sport Psychology Tip

Confidence Video Tip 13: Pregame Tips to Boost Confidence

In this video series, Dr. Patrick Cohn offers mental game tips to help young athletes build confidence. In this video, Dr. Cohn talks about how young athletes can boost confidence before competition. Learn what you can do before game time to boost confidence . . . Sport Psychology Tip

Youth Sports Interview with Fencing Expert Dan Collins

Fencing requires mental strength and discipline. Dan Collins, co-founder and assistant coach of the Chesapeake Fencing Club, discusses how to focus on what's important in sports and develop a strong mental game for young athletes . . . Sport Psychology Tip

Favoritism in Sports: Interview with Sports Parent Michael Sands

Sports parent, Michael Sans, talks about favoritism in high school football. Michael Sands discussed his views about paying to play in school sports. Dr. Cohn, Lisa Cohn and Michael Sands discuss how young athletes can get past favoritism and perform their best . . . Sport Psychology Tip

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Coaches & Parents Say...

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~Al Miller, Hall of Fame Soccer Coach

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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