It’s easy to assume that young athletes want, first and foremost, to win games and competitions. But that’s not what the research reveals, says Bill Eckstrom, CEO of Ecsell Sports and Ecsell Institute and co-author of The Coaching Effect. Ecsell Sports conducted focus groups with athletic directors and coaches from all over … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Jazlyn Pipkins, founder and owner of Jazletics, is a youth sports coach who says more and more of the kids on her teams have difficulty focusing. They may have ADHD, ADD or other conditions that make focusing hard. When kids have trouble focusing, they struggle with concentrating on and carrying … Read Sport Psychology Tip
At age 19, Cliff Meidl survived an electric shock that prompted doctors to say they should amputate his legs above the knee. But his mom did some research, and found Dr. Malcolm Lesavoy, a plastic surgeon and clinical professor of plastic surgery at UCLA School of Medicine. Lesavoy found a way … Read Sport Psychology Tip
The 3-Point Pre-game Plan for Sports Kids Creating pregame plans helps kids prepare well for games and often helps lift them to success–in sports and other areas of their lives. Jazlyn Pipkins, founder and owner of Jazletics LLC and a peak performance coach has developed a 3-part plan for the … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Visualization and deep breathing are powerful tools to help sports kids focus–and refocus. That’s the message from Dion von Moltke, a former professional race car driver and co-founder of Blayze, which provides one-on-one coaching for athletes. Visualization and deep breathing can help sports kids focus on what’s most important and … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Young athletes go through a number of transitions in sports. They may transition from playing in high school to playing in college or community college. They may transition from college to Division 1, 2 or 3. They may be headed for college ball but get injured as seniors in high … Read Sport Psychology Tip