sports kids

How to Motivate Talented Young Athletes Who are Early Bloomers

Youth Sports Psychology

Sports Kids Who Are Their Own Worst Enemy Young athletes who develop early or who possess raw talent often are their own worst enemies. Why? Things come too easy to them. They’re so used to picking things up quickly that they often aren’t open to working hard to learn. “You … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Helping Young Athletes Embrace Mental Training

Youth Sports Psychology

Mental Training Benefits For Kids Here’s one former sports kid who has lots of good things to say about the benefits of mental training: “Dr. Patrick Cohn, I am so happy to see you exposing the true potential and impact of mental training with children.  As a gymnast, I used … Read Sport Psychology Tip

What Motivates Kids (Without Pressuring Them)?

Youth Sports Psychology

Motivating Sports Kids “My young athlete seems to love sports, but just doesn’t apply himself. I remind him every day to practice more and concentrate more, but that doesn’t work. How can I motivate him?” This is a question we often get from parents. They say their kids love sports, … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Helping Sports Kids Who Worry About What Everyone Thinks of Them

Youth Sports Psychology

Social Approval in Sports Kids 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 … Read Sport Psychology Tip

One Sports Mom’s Success Story: Dealing with a Bully Coach

Youth Sports Psychology

Communicating With a Bully Coach Sports parents often feel torn about how to deal with difficult or bully coaches. Parents worry that if they approach coaches about their behavior, the coaches will give their kids less playing time, bench them, or favor other players. But parents need to overcome these … Read Sport Psychology Tip