When sports kids face challenges such as injuries or mistakes, they’re more likely to overcome them by being “all in”–committed to working hard and improving in their sport.
Chad Dunn, CEO of Move Performance Center and former BMX racer, asks kids facing adversity, “Do you really want to do this?” The right answer, he says, is “Coach, I’m all in.”
A big challenge for sports kids is comparing themselves to others, especially when they focus too much on what other athletes are posting on social media, he says. His advice: Stop making comparisons.
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Kids Sports Psychology expert Patrick Cohn, Ph.D. has helped athletes for over 40 years to enhance their performance. Dr. Cohn earned a master's degree in sports psychology from CSUF and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, specializing in Applied Sports Psychology. Today, he is the president and founder of Peak Performance Sports, LLC in Orlando, Florida. He’s worked with athletes and teams for over 40 years including the Miami Dolphins, NASCAR winners, NHL, and NFL Players, Olympians, National Motocross Champions, as well as PGA Tour professional golfers.