The Ultimate Sports Parent
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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