Youth Athletes Pressure

Youth athletes pressure and kids psychology articles for athletes, sports parents, and team coaches to improve performance and how to deal with pressure.

Reasons Why Kids Can’t Have Fun in Sports

Kids Sports Psychology for Parents and Young Athletes

Young athletes often stop enjoying sports because they’re perfectionists, compare themselves to others or “mind read,” or make assumptions about what others are thinking, according to Jaclyn Ellis, a mental performance coach at Peak Performance Sports Listen More About Reasons Why Kids Can’t Have Fun in Sports: Related Kids Sports Psychology Articles: … Read Sport Psychology Tip

4 Tips on How Young Athletes Can Deal with Plateaus in Sports

How Young Athletes Can Deal with Plateaus in Sports

Have you Ever Experienced a Plateaus in Sports Summary: Young athletes will inevitably face periods where their performance stalls. To deal with plateaus, kids must vary their training, challenge themselves, and avoid repetitive routines. Plateaus are part of growth, not a sign of failure, and overcoming them requires both physical … Read Sport Psychology Tip

6 Reason Why Young Athletes Choke in Competition

Why Young Athletes Choke in Competition

What Causes Choking? Summary: Why Young Athletes Choke is often linked to negative self-talk, poor perspective, and misplaced focus on outcomes. Kids who tell themselves they will fail, see pressure as a threat, or concentrate on results rather than the moment are more likely to under-perform. Preventing choking requires positive … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Helping Sports Kids Combat Negative Thinking

Kids Sports Psychology for Parents and Young Athletes

Posting notes at home, trying hypnosis and passing a ball from the left hand to the right are three ways sports kids can combat negative thinking. These techniques are designed to help kids’ minds switch from negativity to positivity, said Ignacio Segovia, a psychologist, certified hypnotherapist and mental performance coach who … Read Sport Psychology Tip

5 Reasons to Have A Mental Game Formula for Success

A Mental Game Formula for Success in Sports

Is a Mental Game Formula for Success Necessary? Summary: A success formula in sports is like a recipe that helps young athletes perform consistently at their best. By reviewing past peak performances, kids can identify the mindset, preparation, and habits that led to success. Focusing on what to do—rather than what … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Helping Young Athletes Respond—Not React—to Setbacks

Kids Sports Psychology for Parents and Young Athletes

Sports kids need to learn how to respond–not react–to setbacks, said Dayton Hansen, chief operating officer at ICL Academy, an online school that aims to help students pursue passions such as sports. Rather than reacting with emotion, they need to take a step back and use deep breathing and visualization to … Read Sport Psychology Tip