With a new season, kids and parents often have high hopes for what will happen. Sometimes, that translates to high expectations. Believe it or not, you can get the new season off to a bad start with such expectations. It’s … Continue reading
How To Help Young Athletes Overcome Mistakes
In a survey we conducted at The Ultimate Sports Parent, more than 45% of sports parents and coaches said that their kids become easily frustrated or angry after making mistakes. They know kids struggle to let go of mistakes. As … Continue reading
Why Pressure Causes Sports Kids to Drop Out
A sports mom, “Alice,” recently made this confession: “I am guilty! I am a frustrated but well-meaning mother who has put pressure to perform on my children.” First, the good news: Alice realized she made a mistake. The bad news: … Continue reading
Helping Athletes Overcome Fear of Failure
Parents and coaches contact us every day saying that their kids sometimes sabotage their own success. Why would your athletes do this? You might assume that the problem relates to a “fear of success.” It could be fear of success, … Continue reading
Parenting Perfectionist Young Athletes
Often, we hear from parents who worry about young athletes who are hard on themselves, become easily frustrated, and take disappointment home with them. You’re likely familiar with these types of athletes. They’re perfectionists or athletes who display perfectionistic behaviors. … Continue reading
Why Sports Parents and Coaches Need to Understand the Mental Game
As youth sports psychology experts, we often work very closely with our students’ parents and coaches when we provide mental coaching for young athletes. Parents and coaches who are knowledgeable about “mental game” challenges and strategies are better equipped to … Continue reading
Helping Your Athletes Boost Confidence – Article for Dads
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Balancing Young Athletes’ Training with Playing Games
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