How to Help Sports Kids Be Self-Motivated A sports parent asks: “How can I help my son learn how to be self-motivated so that he can improve his tennis game?” Dan Coyle, the author of “The Talent Code,” argues that you have to help your children by cultivating their passion. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Show Composure, Not Perfection in Tryouts A sports parent says: “My Bantam AAA hockey player is in the mist of tryouts and is having stumbling blocks in his tryouts over hitting and performing during the tryout games. He is just not performing at his best and is getting … Read Sport Psychology Tip
When to Communicate With Sports Kids After Games After a game, it’s only natural to want to talk about all the things, good or bad, that you noticed about your athlete’s performance during the game. Whether you want to drown your children in praise or have some critiques about their … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What Should Sports Kids Eat on Game Day? There’s an important link between what kids eat and their confidence in sports, says Kimberly Lackey, founder of Empath Coaching. “When I think of confidence, I think of mood,” she says. “You want to keep kids away from food that might sap … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Helping Kids Experience The Benefits of Youth Sports “If your overriding goal for youth sports is a Division I scholarship, you need to rethink your priorities,” said Larry Stone, a sports parent for 27 years in a recent column that appeared in the Seattle Times. “First of all, it’s probably … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How Injuries Can Affect Self-Image Injuries and lack of rest are among the many confidence killers in youth sports, says Dr. Shawn Worthy, Metropolitan State University of Denver professor and clinical psychologist who specializes in sports and adolescent psychology. They can prompt kids to feel burned out and to quit … Read Sport Psychology Tip