Improve Confidence and Success in Young Athletes
Dropout Rates Among Female Athlete Young women drop out of sports—starting at about the age of 13—at twice the rate of young men, says Dr. Joan Steidenger, a licensed psychologist who works with …
Continue Reading about Why Teenage Females Drop Out of Sports →
The "I Want it Now" Attitude One of the biggest challenges sports kids face is a “I want it now” attitude, says Kirk Mango, a three-time Hall of Fame Athlete, National Champion and author of …
Continue Reading about Athletes Who Are Impatient And Lack Commitment in Sports [Podcast] →
Boosting Sports Kids' Confidence What's one of the most important things adults can do to boost young athletes' confidence? They should help build a positive team culture, says Danny Cullinane, a …
Continue Reading about Build Confidence With A Positive Team Culture [Podcast] →
Tips To Help Sports Kids in Games In many ways, it makes sense that we often see mayhem on the sidelines during youth sporting events, says Brian Swarz, a coach, ref and umpire who has seen a lot of …
Continue Reading about A Coach and Ref Give Tips for Helping Kids During Games [Podcast] →
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 …
Continue Reading about Why Mental Training is So Important for Kids [Podcast] →
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 …
Continue Reading about Help Sports Kids Train Their Brains for Performance [Podcast] →
