perfectionist athletes

How To Free Sports Kids From The Bonds of Perfectionism

Youth Sports Psychology

Breaking Sports Kids’ Perfectionism You may wonder why sports kids need to be freed from being perfectionists. After all, perfectionist athletes work hard, show up on time, and listen to their coaches. But here’s the downside of all that hard work: Perfectionists are so hard on themselves that they are … Read Sport Psychology Tip

How Perfectionism Hurts Young Athletes Success

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Perfectionism in Young Athletes Dr. Patrick Cohn, co-founder of The Ultimate Sports Parent discusses how fear of failure and perfectionism in young athletes can stifle their performance and success in sports. In this youth sports psychology video by Dr. Patrick Cohn you’ll learn: How perfectionism can hold young athletes back and … Read Sport Psychology Tip