Instill Confidence And Success in Young Athletes with Sports Psychology!

Help young athletes improve mental skills for sports and life! Sports parents and coaches learn how to help kids improve confidence, focus, composure and trust in their skills–using sport psychology strategies.

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As a parent, you naturally want the best for your kids, whether it’s at school, at home, or in sports competition. But it’s hard to watch your kids under perform in sports when they work so hard.

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As a parent, you see your athletes perform well in practice, but then under perform in competition. You know that they train hard, yet you can under stand whey they become so frustrated in game.

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About Youth Sports Psychology

Dr. Patrick Cohn of The Ultimate Sports Parent website, developed Youth Sports Psychology to help parents, coaches, and mental game experts improve confidence and success of young athletes.

The Ultimate Sports Parent was developed by Dr. Patrick Cohn, a leading “mental game” expert with the help of his sister Lisa Cohn, a parenting writer and sports mom to four children.

Youth Sports Psychology provides sports parents, coaches, and educators with the cutting edge programs for enhancing sports parenting and youth coaching skills to boost kids’ mental game toughness and success sports.

Read articles, watch videos, and download a mental toughness eBook that help your kids quickly boost confidence and success in sports! Read youth sports articles…

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One-on-one sports psychology coaching is the fastest and most effective method to improve your athletes’ mental game, boost their performance, and make lasting changes. And as a bonus, parents learn what to say to help young athletes feel confident and thrive in sports. Please call us at 888-742-7225 with your questions.

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What Sports Parents Say…

“I use your tips to help a sophomore high school student athlete. Last night, after I gave him some of your email tips – relax, get in the flow of the game, have fun, play by instinct, etc. – He busted out for a career high 20 points & 15 rebounds!”*

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“Jaclyn was great to work with. I am now more confident over the ball and not worrying about things out of my control. This summer, I shot my best tournament scores to date, including my first under par tournament.“*

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Sport Psychology Tips for Sports Parents

Confidence Boosting Strategies for Young Athletes

May 8, 2025

Build Confidence by Teaching Discipline and Self-Respect For Sabrina Yavil, a sports parent to three active boys, a big challenge was finding ways to get the kids to clean up after games and practices. “After sports, they would come home tired and dirty and they just wanted to veg out. … Read Sport Psychology Tip

How Sports Can Build a Child’s Confidence

May 1, 2025

Building Confidence in Kids Some athletes seem to ooze confidence. They appear unfazed during championship games, in the final minutes of a contest or when trailing late in a game. Why do these athletes have unwavering confidence? Is there something in their DNA that generates confidence? Confidence is not genetic. If sports kids … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Helping Young Athletes Focus on Mental Health

April 24, 2025

Our brain tends to lean toward negativity. “The brain doesn’t understand today the difference between protecting us from a lion or a snake and protecting us from emotional states,” said Debbie O ‘Connell, president, Live Positive and Golf Positive and vice president, LPGA Northeast section. The brain tends to embrace negative emotional … Read Sport Psychology Tip

9 Ways to Build Confidence in Young Athletes

March 13, 2025

How To Build Confidence Early Some young athletes seem to ooze confidence. They appear unfazed during championship games, in the final minutes of a contest or when trailing late in a game. Why do these athletes possess unwavering confidence? Is there something in their DNA that generates confidence? Confidence is … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Mastering Emotional Intelligence in Youth Sports

January 9, 2025

If people who lead in youth sports—coaches, team captains, players and parents—are emotionally intelligent, they’re well-suited to lead a team through its ups and downs. In fact, emotional intelligence competencies are better predictors of how well kids and adults will do in sports and their careers than IQ, said Caleb Chambliss, a … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Helping Sports Kids Combat Negative Thinking

December 12, 2024

Posting notes at home, trying hypnosis and passing a ball from the left hand to the right are three ways sports kids can combat negative thinking. These techniques are designed to help kids’ minds switch from negativity to positivity, said Ignacio Segovia, a psychologist, certified hypnotherapist and mental performance coach who … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Debunking Myths About Mental Training for Kids

November 21, 2024

Truth About Mental Training for Kids Do your athletes avoid mental coaching because they don’t understand it? To help your athletes, you must first know why athletes avoid mental coaching… Based on our survey with sports parents, a whopping 53% of the parents said their athletes resist mental training–for many … Read Sport Psychology Tip

How to Problem Solve for Athletes

October 24, 2024

Solving Problems as an Athlete Competitive sports have their fair share of ups and downs, and most players experience highs and lows during their career. When players are at a low point, they sometimes feel like they are the only ones who experience tough times. For example, if your young … Read Sport Psychology Tip

The Importance of Passion & Purpose for Young Athletes’ Success

October 17, 2024

Cathy Spaas was a professional equestrian show jumper at a young age and knows what it’s like to suffer from pressure. Spaas was riding international shows at the age of 14, but, in response to pressure from her dad, began to feel like she was never good enough. “I think I … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Sports Parents Who Pressure Young Athletes

October 1, 2024

In this video, sport parents will learn how to minimize putting pressure on their athletes at home and how to help them feel more confident and relaxed instead. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports … Read Sport Psychology Tip

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