Is Your Young Athlete Losing Confidence or Struggling Under Pressure? Kids’ Sports Psychology Can Help.
Your child has the talent. They work hard. But when competition comes, something shuts down — the confidence disappears, frustration takes over, and you don’t know what to say to help. Dr. Patrick Cohn, Ph.D. and his team of certified mental performance coaches have spent over 30 years helping youth athletes in every sport improve their mental game. Get Zoom sessions from anywhere — no wait lists, no commute.
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One-on-one sports psychology coaching for kids is the most direct path to lasting improvement in confidence, focus, and competitive performance. Unlike therapy, our sessions are built around the specific mental demands of athletic competition. Every program begins with an assessment of your athlete’s mental strengths and challenges. Parents are an active part of the process: you’ll learn exactly what to say before, during, and after competition.
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Peak Performance Sports has been one of the most trusted sports psychologists for kids and teens worldwide for over 30 years. Our clients include youth athletes all the way up to Division I college players and professional competitors. Our proven Mental Edge system — the same framework used by elite athletes — is now available to your child!
Kids Sports Psychology brings his proven Mental Edge system directly to parents and young athletes, giving you the tools and coaching to help your child compete with confidence, handle pressure, and love their sport again.
At Kids Sports Psychology, you 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…
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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!”*
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“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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Kids Sport Psychology Articles & Videos
How To Assess and Prevent Burnout In Young Athletes
What Is Burnout In Sports? Article Summary: Burnout in young athletes can develop when training, competition, pressure, and expectations become greater than an athlete’s ability to recover. Signs can include … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Young Athletes Feel the Pressure with Name, Image, Likeness Income
Money has always played a role in youth sports, from club fees and private lessons to travel costs and college scholarships. But as athletes gain access to name, image and … Read Sport Psychology Tip
When Eating Issues Affect Mindset: What Parents Should Know
How do Eating Issues Affect Athletes’ Mindset? Article Summary: For young athletes, the mental game usually gets talked about in terms of confidence, focus, resilience, and staying present under pressure. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
When Eating Challenges Undermine an Athlete’s Mental Game
For young athletes, the mental game is often about confidence, focus, resilience and staying present under pressure. But eating issues can quietly consume that mental space, affecting an athlete’s focus, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Helping Young Athletes Manage Stress and Pressure
How Can You Help Athletes Manage Stress and Pressure? Summary: Parents can help young athletes handle pressure by anticipating the stress that comes with each stage of development instead of … Read Sport Psychology Tip
The Role of Stress, Comparisons and Pressure in Youth Sports
Stress, comparisons and pressure can quietly undermine a child’s love of sports unless parents learn to prepare for the emotional challenges that come with each stage of development, said Stephen … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Becoming a Partner in an Elite Young Athlete’s Journey
For many sports parents, the challenge of parenting an elite athlete isn’t simply getting their child to practice. It’s figuring out how to support a young athlete’s dreams without sacrificing … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Why Young Athletes Choke Under Pressure
Does Your Child Choke Under Pressure? Summary: Probably more often than they’ll admit. Choking happens when a young athlete underperforms in games compared to how they play in practice. It’s … Read Sport Psychology Tip
To Become Leaders, Sports Kids Should Lean into Their Talents
The skill of being a leader is partly innate, but is mostly trainable, according to leadership coach Jonathan Cave, author of The Tree and the Mountain: Dare to Become. To … Read Sport Psychology Tip