Mindset in youth sports articles and tips for sports parents, young athletes, and youth coaches to improve mental performance and consistency.
If Young Athletes Work Together, They Will Grow Together V.J. Stanley, a coach, former teacher and author of three youth sports books, believes that building community is the most important goal for coaches and parents who want to boost their kids’ confidence and happiness in sports. Equal play for kids … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Help Sports Kids Develop a “Give it Your All” Mindset Do your athletes ever complete a competition and regret that they didn’t put forth enough effort? When sports kids lose and feel as if they didn’t give 100%, they can feel crushed. Losing generally isn’t one athlete’s fault. Many issues … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Interview with Brian Levenson Brian Levenson author of “Shift Your Mind,” says that athletes benefit from “strong” or inner skills such as empathy and teamwork… To hone those skills, he suggests athletes embrace polarities in youth sports. One of the best ways for athletes to learn and grow is to … Read Sport Psychology Tip
A Conversation with Kelly Gray What’s a growth mindset in youth sports and how does it benefit young athletes? We explored that topic in a second podcast interview with Kelly Gray, a former professional soccer player who worked with youth sports organizations for many years. He’s founder of Kelly Gray … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Help Your Kids Stop Over Analyzing Their Performance A sports parent asks: “How do I reduce my child’s over-analysis of possible difficult in-game situations?” Concentrating on in-game mistakes is a common issue for sports kids, and hurts kids’ confidence. Do your sports children focus on the small details, … Read Sport Psychology Tip