Patrick Cohn

Athletic Identity Hurts Kids in Sports

Kids Sports Psychology for Parents and Young Athletes

Athletic Identity Hurts Kids in Sports especially when athletes’ identities are wrapped up in sports, they can experience pressure and high expectations. What’s more, they might become disappointed if they go to college and are no longer the stars they were on their high school teams, said Zedralyn Butler, author … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Why Youth Sports Bullying Programs Don’t Work & How to Change Them

Kids Sports Psychology for Parents and Young Athletes

Sports bullying programs commonly do not work, , said Tom Dahlborg, president and CEO of Dahlborg HealthCaring Leadership Group. Forty-two percent of children report being bullied by coaches or physical education teachers. Bullying can make kids depressed, anxious and even suicidal.  Dahlborg is working to implement better anti-bullying programs, including … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Can Sports Build Character in Athletes?

Kids Sports Psychology for Parents and Young Athletes

Building Confidence in Young Athletes Can Sports Build Character in Athletes?. It’s a myth that participating in youth sports will build character in young athletes, say Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski, authors of “Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports.” The problem: There are too many variables … Read Sport Psychology Tip