Young athletes go through a number of transitions in sports. They may transition from playing in high school to playing in college or community college. They may transition from college to Division 1, 2 or 3. They may be headed for college ball but get injured as seniors in high school, crushing their dreams of playing.
They’re rarely prepared for these transitions–and that affects their mental game, says Justin Lott, CEO and founder of VarCity, a social community for athletes. He explains how sports parents and coaches can help sports kids cope with these transitions, some of which can be devastating.
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The Composed Sports Kid
“The Composed Sports Kid” audio and workbook digital download program for young athletes and their parents or coach helps kids cope with frustration and anger in sports. Help your sports kids learn how to manage expectations and let go of mistakes so they can keep their head in the game.
The Composed Sports Kid system is really two programs in one–one program to train parents and coaches how to help their kids practice composure, and one program that teaches young athletes–ages 6 to 13–how to improve composure, let go of mistakes quickly, have more self-acceptance, and thus enjoy sports more!
