Sports parenting and youth sports psychology articles for sports parents of young athletes to improve mental game and performance in kids
How to Help Young Athletes Develop a Growth Mindset Christian Buck, a performance coach and author of The Sport of School, says it’s critical for young athletes–and students–to establish a long-term vision and goals that support it. He teaches high schoolers how to create a vision and goals–in both sports and … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Body Image for Girls in Sports Kate T. Parker, a professional photographer and New York Times bestselling author of The Heart of a Boy and Strong is the New Pretty, says that in the youth sports world, girls grapple with body image challenges. In an interview with Ultimate Sports Parent Radio, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Christie Pearce Rampone, a two-time Women’s World Cup champion, three-time Olympic gold medalist, and former captain of the US Women’s National Soccer Team teamed up with sports neuropsychologist and brain health expert Dr. Kristine Keane to provide tips to sports parents. The authors of “Be All In: Raising Kids for … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Interview with Brian Levenson Brian Levenson author of “Shift Your Mind,” says that athletes benefit from “strong” or inner skills such as empathy and teamwork… To hone those skills, he suggests athletes embrace polarities in youth sports. One of the best ways for athletes to learn and grow is to … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Using Visualization to Boost Sports Kids’ Confidence Adelaide Goodeve began coaching athletes of all ages in a very roundabout way. When she was struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome, she learned how to retrain her brain, and in doing so, became a triathlete. Now Adelaide helps pro and amateur athletes cut … Read Sport Psychology Tip
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