The Importance of Game Plans Game plans are blueprints for performing well or beating competitors during competition--and they’re only helpful if kids put them into action during games or …
Improving Young Athletes’ Mental Game
Using Your Mental Game For a Competitive Edge An athlete told us recently, “I am pretty much doing everything wrong from a mental perspective and just beginning to work on understanding better ways …
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Mental Preparation For Young Athletes
How to Teach Young Athletes Mental Toughness Sports parents, want to help your kids achieve peak performance, that elusive state that allows them to stay in the moment, banish distractions and …
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When Basketball Players Stop Shooting after Missing
The Shooter’s Mindset for Basketball Players Our readers are asking about what to do when their young athletes stop shooting after missing a shot. Here are some of the questions: “How to see …
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Sports Parents’ Anger and Frustration Hurts Kids
A Dad's Frustration with His Athlete A sports dad says that his 11-year-old daughter is an accomplished table tennis player in Australia who recently ranked second in the Junior State Championship …
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Choose Your Words With Young Athletes
How to Communicate With Young Athletes The words parents and coaches choose when communicating with young athletes can boost kids’ confidence or deflate it, says Ganon Baker, a sports development …
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