Why Having Fun Helps Sports Kids Perform Well

High school athlete Jacob understands why having fun is hands-down the most important thing kids can do when all seems lost. In... 

Why Setting Goals is So Important for Sports Kids

It’s a great idea to set goals for sports kids. Goal-setting helps improve kids’ motivation and commitment, helps them stay... 

Why Mental Game Skills Help Kids in Academics and Life

Popular coach Billy Zufall is serious about ensuring sports participation teaches kids critical skills that they can transfer... 

Why Sports Parents Need Perspective

We all want our kids to excel in sports. But exactly what does it mean to excel — and how can parents best help young athletes?... 

What to do When Sports Kids Don’t Believe in Themselves

For a number of reasons, many sports kids don’t believe in themselves—and that’s bad news for them, their teams and their... 

The Advantages of An Inside-Out Mindset For Young Athletes

Too often today, young athletes are motivated for the wrong reason, says Kirk Mango, a former Division I gymnast who is now a... 

Encouraging Sports Kids without Pressuring Them

Just how can sports parents encourage kids to take part in sports and support them—without pressuring them? That’s a good... 

What Hurts Young Athletes’ Confidence in Sports?

We believe that confidence is the most important asset that leads athletes to sporting excellence. It’s critical for your kids... 

One Must-Have Mental Game Strategy to Help Young Athletes Excel in Competition

A sports parent tells us her son really shines on the field during practice. “He’s way beyond all the other boys in... 

Anti-Bullying Program for Sports Parents and Kids

Bullying is rampant in sports today. Kids are losing starting roles, being forced to play on other teams, and in some cases dropping... 

Your Sports Kids Could Be Targets

Your sports kids could be the targets of intimidation, harassment, exclusion, physical aggression and other forms of bullying—from... 

Why do Sports Kids Bully? Bullying Expert Dr. Pickhardt Explains

Judging from the many emails and comments we’ve received from sports parents and coaches lately, bullying is an important topic...