Managing expectations and kids sports psychology articles for young athletes, sports parents, and team coaches to improve performance.
Pressure is part of sports for young athletes. Summary: Young athletes often face pressure from their own expectations and perceived demands from parents, coaches, and teammates. To cope with pressure, kids need to manage self-imposed standards, separate personal goals from others’ expectations, and focus on daily effort rather than outcomes. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Keeping Expectations Under Control Summary: Parental expectations place a lot of pressure on their children in sports, sometimes using them to fulfill their own ambitions or relive missed opportunities. Many overestimate the likelihood of college scholarships and link their self-worth to their child’s performance. Focusing too much on elite coaching … Read Sport Psychology Tip