Kids Who Take on A Positive Attitude Summary: Many young athletes struggle to reach their full potential in sports due to performance anxiety and fear of disappointing their coaches. This article highlights how sports parents can support their children in building confidence and shifting from a fear-based to a positive … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Sports Kids Who Focus Heavily on Their Competition Summary: Many young athletes psych out before competitions by focusing too much on their opponents’ strengths instead of their own. Julia Dreyer, an experienced equestrian and sports parent, noticed her teen daughters falling into this trap—comparing themselves to others and setting unrealistic … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What are the Guidelines for Sports Parents? Summary: Sports parents greatly influence their kids’ athletic experience. To help young athletes thrive, parents should focus on fun, support the mental game, avoid game-time coaching, and not tie self-worth to performance. Encouraging process over results helps build confidence and lasting enjoyment in … Read Sport Psychology Tip