The mental game is critical to sports–and improving mental health can boost both kids’ mental game and performance. That’s the word from Laura Erickson-Schroth, chief medical officer at The Jed Foundation, which works in schools and sports organizations to help kids improve their mental health. Related Sports Psychology Articles *Subscribe … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Kids and teens say they lack connections with adults in their schools, says Paul Caccamo, CEO and founder, Up2Us, a coach training program. Youth coaches can fill in the gap and build resilience, improved focus and self-esteem in young athletes, he says. To meet that goal, Up2Us partners with schools … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Does Your Athlete Have too Many Coaches? Do you have an athlete who seems to be regressing in their sport? Many athletes don’t improve when they have too many coaches or are making too many changes. In this sports psychology video about learning motor skills, Dr. Cohn answers a question … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Watch this video to learn how to explain mental training to your young athlete and help them understand the benefits of applying mental skills. What your athletes don’t understand, they will shy away from. You want to educate your athletes on the benefits of mental training and how it can … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What is “Choking” and How Choking Hurts Athletes’ Summary: hoking in competition happens when young athletes underperform due to nerves and anxiety, not a lack of skill. Kids often create pressure by labeling themselves negatively or focusing on past mistakes. To perform under pressure, athletes should manage nerves, focus on … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Help Your Athletes Stop Tearing Down Themselves Summary: Many struggle with self-criticism in youth athletes, which can quickly damage their confidence, motivation, and overall performance. After mistakes or tough games, negative self-talk often creates a harmful cycle where poor performance leads to more criticism and even worse results. … Read Sport Psychology Tip