How to Move on After Mistakes Many sports kids feel that achieving peak performance means that they must have a perfect performance or game. However, this mindset can hurt kids’ mental game and performance. These kids …
Helping Young Athletes Overcome Pregame Anxiety
Young athletes will often say they’re so anxious they feel sick to their stomach before a game or competition. Some sports kids can’t shake this anxiety as a season progresses and they get used to performing in …
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Why Parents Need to Support Their Kids’ Mental Game
In my work as a mental game coach, I often focus on the mental training challenges of athlete, coach, or team. However, many mental game experts leave out a very important group -- sports parents. Parents are critical to an …
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What To Do When a Coach Plays Favorites
Sports parents can easily become upset with coaches who play favorites. When this happens, parents face a dilemma: Should they approach coaches about their athletes' lack of playing time and risk making matters worse? Your …
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What Can Parents Do When Coaches Bully Their Sports Kids?
Parents should never under-estimate the importance of coaches in their children's lives. Coaches can boost or undermine kids' confidence and self-esteem. If you see any signs that a coach is hurting your young athlete's …
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Tips for Improving Competitiveness in Sports
Competition is inherent to sports. And competition is everywhere -- not just in sports. Kids compete on the playground, with siblings, and even in school. Some young athletes thrive on competition and truly enjoy it. Other …
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Tips for Communicating with Your Child About Sports
Parents communicate in many ways with their kids through conversation, tone of voice, body language and facial expressions. Sports can be an exciting topic to discuss with your young athletes. It's important to be as …
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Homeschooling Young Athletes
Homeschooling, or home education directed by parents, is a growing alternative for many children across the country. The number of homeschooled children will grow between 5 to 12% each year, according to the National Home …
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