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Boosting Kids’ Confidence For The New Season

September 12, 2013 By Patrick Cohn

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 →

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How To Help Young Athletes Overcome Mistakes

October 28, 2012 By Patrick Cohn

Coping with Mistakes in Sports

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 →

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Why Pressure Causes Sports Kids to Drop Out

October 20, 2012 By Patrick Cohn

Pressue and Sports Kids

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 →

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Helping Athletes Overcome Fear of Failure

October 14, 2012 By Patrick Cohn

Fear of Failure Athletes

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 →

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Parenting Perfectionist Young Athletes

October 7, 2012 By Patrick Cohn

Perfectionism in Sports

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 →

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Why Sports Parents and Coaches Need to Understand the Mental Game

September 29, 2012 By Patrick Cohn

Sports Parent Article

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 →

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Helping Your Athletes Boost Confidence – Article for Dads

September 22, 2012 By Patrick Cohn

Youth Baseball

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Balancing Young Athletes’ Training with Playing Games

September 22, 2012 By Patrick Cohn

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