In a recent interview, Greg Winkler, award-winning soccer coach and author of “Coaching a Season of Significance,” gave tips for sports parents. “On the ride home, kids typically don’t really want to talk much. As a parent, just pick something out that they did well, even if they sat on … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Bob Katz, a journalist, former sports dad and author of he kids’ book “EZ and the Intangibles” shares why he believes sports parents should drop the sports fan mindset. Katz argues that the informality and fun integral to sports kids’ learning is being eclipsed by intensity and criticism that should … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Richard Burke, who has been coaching baseball, football and basketball for the last 12 years recently helped a 10-year-old baseball pitcher on his travel team overcome perfectionism. Burke had recently become familiar with Kids’ Sports Psychology and our mental game programs. He took the young player aside and shared some … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Mary Nhin’s son, Kobe, began competing in tennis a couple of years ago and was winning most of his games… until he hit a cold streak. “He began going into super tiebreakers, a very short determining point system, and he would get very nervous, and he would end up losing,” … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Support Your Sports Kid Summary: Parents play a key role in their child’s mental game development. Their words and expectations can either build confidence or create pressure. Focusing on confidence, reinforcing mental game development, and emphasizing the process over outcomes helps young athletes perform better. In my work … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Dealing with Coaches Who Play Favorites Summary: Sports parents often worry when coaches who play favorites and give their children less playing time. The first step is to confirm whether favoritism is real by observing practices, games, and speaking with others. If concerns remain, parents have the right to respectfully … Read Sport Psychology Tip