Helping Young Athletes Deal with Social Approval Many young athletes worry too much about what others think of them. These athletes worry that teammates, coaches, parents and friends might think badly of them. People who worry about what others think are struggling with social approval challenges. Kids who think this … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Why Do Young Athletes Fear Failure? A sports parent asks: “Our 12-year-old son is having challenges in baseball. He is playing not to make mistakes and seems to have lost his aggression and effectiveness. He is also the smallest, youngest kid on the team. What tips might you have for … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Do Your Athletes Have a Need to Impress Friends? A young athlete asks: “I’m a volleyball player on the same team for the third year in a row. We recently played another team which one of my best friends plays on, and I played great until she came in and … Read Sport Psychology Tip