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.“*

Leo Dixon

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“I’m extremely grateful that Giselle had the opportunity to work with you. I saw a significant increase in Giselle’s attitude, perspective and performance. Giselle really enjoyed her sessions and I could tell she resonated with you.”*

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Sport Psychology Tips for Sports Parents

How Sports Kids Can Push Past Challenges

June 19, 2025

Sports kids should push past challenges by focusing on incremental steps rather than the bigger end goal, said Dianette Wells, a world-class mountaineer, ultra-endurance athlete and author. For example, to prepare for a hike in Malibu, Calif., she focused on improving her time by a minute each time she hiked. … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Helping Young Athletes with Coaches Who Yell

June 12, 2025

Nobody Likes it When Coaches Yell at Them. Coaches should treat their athletes with respect. Unfortunately, events don’t always unfold as we would like. Coaches who yell feel as if it is a wake-up call and the best way to deliver feedback or instructions. Most of these coaches have no … Read Sport Psychology Tip

The a Growth Mindset in Youth Sports

June 5, 2025

Young athletes realize a number of benefits when they embrace growth mindsets, said Iuri Melo, a youth sports coach, licensed clinical social worker and co-founder of SchoolPulise, which texts youth positive psychology statements to support their mental health. These kids tend to be optimists who try harder, for longer periods … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Girls in Sports, Identity, and Self-Esteem

May 23, 2025

Research shows that girls’ identities can become too wrapped up in sports, according to Marlene Holmes, a mental health advocate, sports social worker and regional director at Netball America. “What the research shows is that for young boys, when they are introduced to a sport before the age of 8, … Read Sport Psychology Tip

How to Boost Confidence in Young Athletes

May 15, 2025

Confidence is Key in Youth Sports Confidence helps young athletes accomplish a lot in their sport. However, for some athletes, crushing it at a high level can increase the pressure to stay on top or perform consistently at a high level. High expectations from the outside world and within can … Read Sport Psychology Tip

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

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