Ultimate Sports Parent Podcast

Why Mental Training is So Important for Kids [Podcast]

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The Importance of Mental Training Steve Siebold is a former top 500 tennis player who knows what it’s like to be under pressure as a sports kid. He also knows how much that pressure can affect kids throughout their lives—in a negative way. “Some of the best tennis players in … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Help Sports Kids Train Their Brains for Performance [Podcast]

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Performing in The Zone in Youth Sports Did you know that kids can train their brains to get into the best possible zone for performing? Read on, and you’ll get some fascinating tips from Dr. Diane Stoler, a neuropsychologist and author. There are a number of ways to change brain … Read Sport Psychology Tip

What Motivates Kids to Play Sports? This Will Surprise You [Podcast]

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Motivating Kids to Play Sports How to motivate kids to play sports is a hot topic today, given all the news about obesity in our country. It’s also a hot topic for our readers and members, who often ask us what’s the best way to ensure their children are motivated … Read Sport Psychology Tip

How to Help Kids Be “Winning” Losers in Youth Sports

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Making The Most Out of Losses How can you teach your kids to make the most out of losses? Lots of ways, says Frank J. Sileo, Ph.D, a psychologist with more than 16 years’ experience working with kids and families, and the author of “Sally Sore Loser:  A Story about Winning … Read Sport Psychology Tip

How Parents’ Emotions Affect Sports Kids

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Sports Parents Influence on Kids Let’s face it: The world of sports evokes lots of emotion. That’s partially why we love sports so much. But as sports parents, your emotional state affects your kids’ confidence in sports. In fact, if you can’t keep your feelings under control, your athletes might … Read Sport Psychology Tip