Youth Sports Psychology

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

Strategies for Coaches to Improve Athletes’ Mental Game

Kids Sports Psychology for Parents and Young Athletes

Good coaches can motivate athletes to try their hardest. They can help kids move on from mistakes. They can even change kids’ lives, said Dylan Meyer, 22, a former college athlete and founder of Legacy of Legends, which helps parents choose sports camps for their young athletes. Related Kids Sports … Read Sport Psychology Tip