Sports Parenting

The Value of Listening and Empathy in Youth Sports

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Youth Sports Interview with Author Amy Bass In the book, “One Goal: A Coach, a Team and the Game That Brought a Divided Town Together,” author Amy Bass relates how refugees from Somalia brought their passion for soccer to the town of Lewiston, Maine and changed Lewiston in remarkable ways. … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Help Girls Feel Confident In Spite of Bullies

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Youth Sports Interview with Author Aureen Monteiro When Aureen Monteiro’s daughter came home from school saying she was being bullied for playing soccer, Monteiro shared some of the lessons from her upcoming book, “Rise Higher.” Monteiro and her daughter live in India, where girls are encouraged to play board games … Read Sport Psychology Tip

The Benefits of a Growth Mindset in Youth Sports

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A Conversation with Kelly Gray What’s a growth mindset in youth sports and how does it benefit young athletes? We explored that topic in a second podcast interview with Kelly Gray, a former professional soccer player who worked with youth sports organizations for many years. He’s founder of Kelly Gray … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Do Your Kids Feel like Sports is a Job?

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Interview With Kelly Gray For kids who feel pressured by parents or others, youth sports can feel like a job they don’t enjoy. That’s the word from Kelly Gray, a former professional soccer player who has worked with youth sports organizations for many years. He’s founder of Kelly Gray Sports … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Expanding Options for Young Athletes in NYC

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Interview with Brendan Kitson Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews Brendan Kitson, co-founder of theCity Schools Sports Association of New York City, a sports league in itsfirst year serving the city’s schools, primarily located in under-servedareas. He describes the challenges of young athletes in these areas withfewer opportunities. Listen to the … Read Sport Psychology Tip