Youth athletes pressure and kids psychology articles for athletes, sports parents, and team coaches to improve performance and how to deal with pressure.
How to Handle Criticism Summary: Young athletes face criticism from coaches, teammates, fans, and media, which can impact confidence and performance. Learning how to respond better to criticism helps kids separate constructive feedback from harmful noise, stay focused on long-term goals, and maintain a positive mindset. How has negative criticism … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports Dr. Cohn and Georgia Miller, CMPC discuss the challenges sports parents face with young athletes and how to make sports a better experience. Learn how to spot mental game challenges in athletes, what to say before and after games, and … Read Sport Psychology Tip
In this video, sport parents will learn how to minimize putting pressure on their athletes at home and how to help them feel more confident and relaxed instead. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Young athletes with high expectations often get frustrated and lose focus when they don’t meet their expectations. Mike Mancini, a certified mental performance coach, explains how to set process goals and gives an example. The aim is for young athletes to focus on staying grounded in the moment, not on … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Because hockey can be an emotional game, youth who play hockey need to develop an emotional IQ. That’s the message from Luc Beausoleil and Jeff Jarvis, co-founder of Ventura Vikings, a program for young athletes interested in playing hockey in college and professionally. The former professional hockey players give tips … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Should young athletes quit or recommit to youth sports? That’s a question that Andrew Simpson and his associates ask young athletes who may be approaching burnout. Simpson, chief vision officer, Player’s Fitness and Performance, helped create a training program for these athletes. The program looks at ways to help athletes … Read Sport Psychology Tip