Mental game and kids psychology articles for young athletes, sports parents, and team coaches to improve performance and mental fortitude on and off the field. Read article for and aspiring athletes.
The mental game is critical to sports–and improving mental health can boost both kids’ mental game and performance. That’s the word from Laura Erickson-Schroth, chief medical officer at The Jed Foundation, which works in schools and sports organizations to help kids improve their mental health. Related Sports Psychology Articles *Subscribe … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Support Your Sports Kid Summary: Parents play a key role in their child’s mental game development. Their words and expectations can either build confidence or create pressure. Focusing on confidence, reinforcing mental game development, and emphasizing the process over outcomes helps young athletes perform better. In my work … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Identify Your Sports Kids Game Strengths Summary: Young athletes face pressure in competitive sports, and parents often focus too much on physical performance instead of mental game strength. Building mental strength is essential for handling mistakes, staying focused, and performing under pressure. Parents can help by identifying their … Read Sport Psychology Tip