Our brain tends to lean toward negativity and could inhibit your focus on mental health. “The brain doesn’t understand today the difference between protecting us from a lion or a snake and protecting us from emotional states,” said Debbie O ‘Connell, president, Live Positive and Golf Positive and vice president, LPGA Northeast … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Without grit and discipline, young athletes won’t be successful, said Cary Knox, retired head coach and author of I Believe, which explores the legacies of Illinois sports legends. “You have to be gritty to be successful in just about anything you do,” he said. “You have to have a willingness to get … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How do you Deal with Disappointment as an Athlete Summary: Disappointment is unavoidable in sports, but how young athletes handle it determines their growth. When kids let disappointment linger, it drains confidence, motivation, and focus. The key is to process the setback, identify lessons, and apply them in future practices … Read Sport Psychology Tip
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. a certified fitness and nutrition specialist and the author of The Young Runner’s Guide to Nutrition. Pettinger discusses how parents can … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How To Build Confidence Early Summary: Young athletes can use these ways to build confidence through consistent effort and focused practice. Confidence is not genetic; it is a skill that develops when kids commit to training their mind, improving skills, and taking ownership of their performance. Using strategies to build … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Young athletes often stop enjoying sports because they’re perfectionists, compare themselves to others or “mind read,” or make assumptions about what others are thinking, according to Jaclyn Ellis, a mental performance coach at Peak Performance Sports Listen More About Reasons Why Kids Can’t Have Fun in Sports: Related Kids Sports Psychology Articles: … Read Sport Psychology Tip