Improve Confidence and Success in Young Athletes
Young Athletes and High Intensity Young athletes often under perform early in a game because they lack intensity. Why is intensity important? When kids come prepared with a high level of …
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What is Social Media Doing to Athletes Today? Tricia Roos, Bishop Lynch High School’s head women’s volleyball coach, says that social media has changed how the members of her team focus and talk …
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Setting Positive Sports Goals For The New Year As a new year begins, you want to help your athlete set appropriate goals for their athletic activities this year. Goal setting is an essential …
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Athletes Who Are More Confident in Practice Than Competition A sports parent wrote in and said: "Somehow on the courts, my son still lacks confidence. He has great techniques and I know that he …
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Helping Sports Kids Boost Their Focus An athlete’s most focused state is sometimes called "the zone." When athletes are in the zone, they are totally involved in the game at hand, completely …
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Helping Young Athletes Focus On Their Talents A sports parent says: "My son is very tentative when playing basketball. He always has his eye on what others are doing—his teammates and his opponents. …
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