Focus on Small Objectives It’s important for young athletes to establish goals in order to improve their training for the new year. Many young athletes have goals about the successes they’re aiming …
The Pressure of Expectations for Kids
Goals not Expectations Are Good for Kids It’s important to go into a competitive season with realistic goals. They will motivate and focus young athletes. Sports kids should not go into a season …
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Keeping Athletes Involved During Isolation
"Life as a Team Sport" Campaign It’s still possible for kids to stay involved in sports during COVID-19 isolation, says Spencer Gordon, partnership manager for the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) …
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Do Your Young Athletes Feel Satisfied after a Game?
Learn to Play "Under The Circumstances" Do your kids feel devastated after a loss? Some kids don’t feel satisfied in sports unless they win. They need to understand that numerous factors are …
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How One Coach Helped a Perfectionist Athlete
Richard Burke, who has been coaching baseball, football and basketball for the last 12 years, recently told us how he used our Ultimate Sports Parent program to help a perfectionist …
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Helping Sports Kids Set Goals
Building Confidence in Youth Sports A sports parent asks: "I hear that it’s important to help kids set goals in sports. I’m not at all sure about how to go about this. Do you have any …