The Ultimate Sports Parent
Genma Holmes, a parent to three athletes aged 15-20, says one of her biggest youth sports psychology challenges over the years has been dealing with coaches who are so focused on winning that they …
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Young kids are motivated to participate in sports for many different reasons. Most young kids just want to have fun. Some kids want to be part of a group. Others want to socialize with others. …
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Kevin, a 13-year-old baseball, hockey and tennis player from Portland, Ore., is a talented athlete who admits his "mental game" sometimes prevents him from playing his best. "I take on my team's …
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Sports parents have a big impact on their young superstars. A healthy and successful sports experience will depend on sports parents' ability to instill confidence and self-esteem in athletes. Read …
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Too often well-meaning parents live through their children and expect their kids to take on their own dreams and goals. As a youth soccer coach in Portland, Ore., Sue Mak confesses that she found …
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A number of factors can influence whether a young athlete lives up to his or her potential in sports. As a sports parent, Brad Tebbutt of Portland, Ore. faces a classic challenge: His 12-year-old son, …
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