May 18, 2013

Helping Sports Kids Who Worry About What Everyone Thinks of Them

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Sports kids worry about what their friends will think when they lose a ball, commit a turnover, or goof up. And that’s just the beginning of young athletes’ worries…   They worry about what coaches and friends will think when their parents yell on the sidelines. They worry … [Read more...]

What Worries Fuel Fear Of Failure in Sports Kids?

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When your kids stand out during practice, but play tentatively during games, they’re likely afraid of failing. Fear of failure is a huge mental game challenge for sports kids. It causes them to play tentatively and avoid taking risks—big youth sports no-nos. “I have an 8-year-old son who … [Read more...]