Youth Sports Psychology Articles

Young Athletes Who Suffer From Pregame Jitters Podcast

Ultimate Sports Parent Podcast

Pregame Jitters in Young Athletes Do your kids interpret pregame jitters as something is wrong with them before they compete? Often, the pregame jitters can help kids focus better and boost their energy just before a game. However, those butterflies and sweaty palms are more than just jitters; they’re actually … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Helping Kids Identify Their Feelings Before a Game

Emotional Sports Kids

Dealing With Emotional Kids Before Competition A parent asks how to help her son recognize and name the different feelings he might have before a match and learn how to put them aside until later. This is a good question. It’s important for young athletes to understand how they’re feeling—and … Read Sport Psychology Tip

How to Help Kids Stop Dwelling on Mistakes

Coping With Mistakes

Helping Young Athletes Let Go of Mistakes When kids hang onto mistakes, they often end up experiencing low confidence, frustration and poor performance. When they dwell on their mistakes, they can’t focus in the moment or have fun playing sports because they become so angry with themselves. It’s especially important … Read Sport Psychology Tip