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Athletic Identity Hurts Kids in Sports
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
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?
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
3 Ways Sports Kids Can Push Past Challenges
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
4 Tips to Help Young Athletes with Coaches Who Yell
Why Coaches Yell at Athletes? Summary: Coaches often yell at athletes because they believe it is the best way to get attention or deliver a wake-up call. Many lack effective communication skills and don’t realize the negative impact yelling has on young athletes. When coaches yell, athletes may shut down, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
The Growth Mindset in Youth Sports
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
Girls in Sports, Identity, and Self-Esteem
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
4 Ways to Boost Confidence in Athletes
Confidence is Key in Youth Sports Summary: Athletes boost confidence by balancing self-belief with managed expectations. High pressure to win or perform perfectly often leads to distraction and reduced focus. Kids should learn to focus on controllable factors such as effort, execution, and mindset instead of outcomes.Warning signs like “I … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Confidence Boosting Strategies for Young Athletes
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
5 Ways Sports Can Build a Child’s Confidence
Build Confidence in Kids Summary: Sports build a child’s confidence by teaching them that confidence is not genetic but a skill developed through effort and practice. When kids train consistently, improve weak areas, and commit to growth, their confidence rises. Confidence grows as young athletes set goals, track progress, and … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Helping Young Athletes Focus on Mental Health
Our brain tends to lean toward negativity and could inhibit your focus on mental health. “The brain doesn’t understand today the difference between protecting us from a lion or a snake and protecting us from emotional states,” said Debbie O ‘Connell, president, Live Positive and Golf Positive and vice president, LPGA Northeast … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Grit and Discipline Lessons for Young Athletes
Without grit and discipline, young athletes won’t be successful, said Cary Knox, retired head coach and author of I Believe, which explores the legacies of Illinois sports legends. “You have to be gritty to be successful in just about anything you do,” he said. “You have to have a willingness to get … Read Sport Psychology Tip

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