Pressure ans kids sports psychology articles for young athletes, sports parents, and team coaches to improve performance and how to perform under pressure.
There’s so much goodness that can come from participating in youth sports, but ensuring kids experience that goodness requires teams to establish team cultures based on clear expectations of players, parents and coaches. Team agreements and ethical coaching can help create the opportunity for sports kids to benefit from all … Read Sport Psychology Tip
In this sports psychology video, you learn athletes quit sports and the right and wrong reasons to quit… Here’s the question of the week: “I’m playing soccer and I’m thinking about quitting because I am literally the worst one on the team. I tried to tell my parents that I … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How can you help sports kids overcome pressure during competition? Watch the video below, Sports Parents Success Video 4: Parental Pressure, to see what tips Dr. Cohn gives to sports parents to help their young athletes succeed in sports. Related Sports Psychology Articles *Subscribe to The Ultimate Sports Parent Podcast *Subscribe … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Encourage Without Pressure Summary: Parents often pressure young athletes without realizing it. You should try to encourage your child without pressure. Overemphasizing results, charting mistakes, or being overly involved can create stress and hurt performance. Kids thrive when parents focus on effort, improvement, and the process of learning. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Best Support Your Young Athlete Summary: Parents who focus on supporting rather than pressuring their children help them develop a love for sports. Attending matches, cheering, and showing interest builds confidence without causing stress. Allowing kids to choose their sports and participate at their own pace encourages self-motivation. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What is Choking? Summary: Coaches often face concerns from parents about playing time, coaching style, and their child’s overall sports experience. To address these issues effectively, coaches should be proactive by holding pre-season meetings to explain team rules, expectations, and goals. Handling concerns respectfully is key—waiting for a cooling-off period … Read Sport Psychology Tip