Kids sports psychology podcasts for sports parents, young athletes, and team coaches to improve performance in sports and learn mental skills.
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
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
Sports kids should push past challenges by focusing on incremental steps rather than the bigger end goal, said Dianette Wells, a world-class mountaineer, ultra-endurance athlete and author. In sports, overcoming challenges is not just about physical strength, but also a mental game. For instance, when faced with setbacks, athletes often … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Young athletes realize a number of benefits when they embrace growth mindsets, said Iuri Melo, a youth sports coach, licensed clinical social worker and co-founder of SchoolPulise, which texts youth positive psychology statements to support their mental health. These kids tend to be optimists who try harder, for longer periods … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Research shows that girls in sports’ identities can become too wrapped up in sports, according to Marlene Holmes, a mental health advocate, sports social worker and regional director at Netball America. “What the research shows is that for young boys, when they are introduced to a sport before the age … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Build Confidence by Teaching Discipline and Self-Respect For Sabrina Yavil, a sports parent to three active boys, a big challenge was finding ways to get the kids to clean up after games and practices. Confidence Boosting Strategies could be the key. “After sports, they would come home tired and dirty … Read Sport Psychology Tip