focus and youth sports | Youth Sports Psychology

Tips To Keep Young Athletes Focused When They’re Distracted During Holidays

Keeping Sports Kids Focused During Holidays Parents, the holidays can be a distraction for sports kids—and that can hurt their focus and performance. Distractions can include thoughts or worries about holiday parties, dances, or other events. All this can create stress and tension in young athletes. As sports parents, you … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Help Sports Kids Develop Routines to Improve Their Performance

How Sports Kids’ Mental Game Affects College Recruitment

Sports Kids And a Zone Focus Sports kids often focus on the wrong things when they’re playing—the score, their last mistake, or worries about today’s homework assignment. This makes it harder for them to experience what we call a “zone focus.” We want sports kids to achieve a “zone focus” … Read Sport Psychology Tip