The Shooter’s Mindset for Basketball Players Our readers are asking about what to do when their young athletes stop shooting after missing a shot. Here are some of the questions: “How to see missing shots as part of the game that everyone does. How do I instill and teach my … Read Sport Psychology Tip
A Dad’s Frustration with His Athlete A sports dad says that his 11-year-old daughter is an accomplished table tennis player in Australia who recently ranked second in the Junior State Championship for kids age 11 and under. “Lots of parents and kids seem to have the impression she is good … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Communicate With Young Athletes The words parents and coaches choose when communicating with young athletes can boost kids’ confidence or deflate it, says Ganon Baker, a sports development coach who has worked with teams internationally and also played basketball in Iceland. When talking to kids about a … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Why Do Girls Drop Out of Sports More Often Than Boys? Nancy Lough, a professor at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, says that girls drop out for numerous reasons–and some are related to gender stereotypes. “If you think about it from a social standpoint, there are a lot of … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Volleyball is 90 Percent Mental: These Skills Can Help What helps young athletes remain mentally tough after a hard loss in volleyball? What helps them bounce back after difficult circumstances? How can kids turn losses into wins? Many volleyball players would say hard work is the key here. Of course, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How Athletes Can Hit the Reset Button Athletes often ask, “I’m afraid my last bad game will be followed by other bad performances. How do I avoid following into a slump after a bad game?” It’s often hard for athletes to get over tough performances. They think a bad game … Read Sport Psychology Tip