Concentration in Youth Sports When young athletes struggle with distractions, it can hurt their performance. When they can’t reach a state of flow, they make more mental errors. Kids lose concentration a lot and it’s part of playing sports. They often think too much about things such as their stats, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Flow and Peak Performance in Sports For young athletes, finding flow is critical for their enjoyment and peak performance in sports… When kids experience being “in the zone,” they are focused, confident, and fearless. Athletes in a flow state perform on “autopilot,” feeling as though performance is almost effortless. In … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Focusing on The Process in Youth Sports You’ve all heard about how kids—and adults—get into a “flow” state while playing sports. But what is it and how do you help your kids experience it? Athletes describe a “flow” state or “being in the zone” with these words: in the bubble, … Read Sport Psychology Tip