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Creating a Culture of Connection and Encouragement in Youth Sports

Building Confidence in Athletes

Kaig Lightner founded Portland Community Football Club 10 years ago, providing coach mentors, free uniforms and no-cost or low-cost opportunities for immigrants and others living in low-income communities. The program focuses on creating a culture of connection, encouragement and trust. Player growth is more important than winning games.  Now the … Read Sport Psychology Tip

How to Deal With Difficult/Bully Coaches [Podcast]

Ultimate Sports Parent Podcast

Handling Bully Coaches in Youth Sports Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews Christopher Hickey, executive director of the National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education. In this week’s Ultimate Sports Parents podcast: Hickey talks about how parents can deal with difficult or bully coaches. Mental game expert Dr. Patrick Cohn provides … Read Sport Psychology Tip