Elite and travel teams can hurt kids’ confidence by setting up a dicey relationship among kids, parents and coaches. That’s the view of Hal Phillips, a former sports parent and youth soccer coach, plus author of Generation Zero: Founding Fathers, Hidden Histories and the Making of Soccer in America. Elite and … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Sports parents need to show their young athletes that they care about more than the score and the win. That’s the word from Wayne LaMarre, clinical professor and director of the athletic training program at the University of New England. LaMarre is also on staff for the Women’s National Ice … Read Sport Psychology Tip
When kids experience overuse injuries, it undermines their mental game, often causing them to burn out in sports. That’s the message from Robert Weil, a sports podiatrist and host of the Sports Doctor Radio Show. He recently was a guest on our Ultimate Sports Parent podcast. It’s important to understand … Read Sport Psychology Tip
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
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