sports psychology

Anti-Bullying Program for Sports Parents and Kids

Youth Sports Psychology

Help Prevent Bullying in Youth Sports Bullying is rampant in sports today. Kids are losing starting roles, being forced to play on other teams, and in some cases dropping out of sports altogether because of bullies. Here’s what one parent had to say on our blog: “My athlete has been … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Your Sports Kids Could Be Targets

Youth Sports Psychology

The Bullying Epidemic in Youth Sports Your sports kids could be the targets of intimidation, harassment, exclusion, physical aggression and other forms of bullying—from athletes and/or coaches. And you might not even know it. Why? Often, young athletes’ first reaction to being treated this way is shame, says Mark Hamilton, … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Bullying Expert Dr. Pickhardt Explains Why Kids Bully

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Why Do Sports Kids Bully? Judging from the many emails and comments we’ve received from sports parents and coaches lately, bullying is an important topic to you. It should be. Bullying is rampant in sports–and kids don’t like to talk about it. Whether you’re sports parents concerned about how your … Read Sport Psychology Tip

One Sports Parent’s Story About Perfectionism and The Mental Game

Hall of Fame Lacrosse Player’s Teamwork Tips

Perfectionism in Youth Sports We recently checked in with Jane, a tennis pro, and her son, Jeff, a Division I tennis player. Jane had a lot to say about the value of focusing on the “mental game.” Why should you be interested in Jane’s story? Because it’s a classic example … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Why Composure is so Important for Young Athletes

Help Young Athletes Compete Under Pressure

Composure in Youth Sports Does your young athlete have trouble coping with mistakes? Do your athletes check out during games because they can’t let go of mistakes? In fact, 35% of sports parents we surveyed said that their young athletes struggle with letting go of mistakes. In other words, if … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Why Kids Don’t Embrace the Mental Game

How Sports Kids’ Mental Game Affects College Recruitment

Helping Young Athlete Embrace Mental Training How do you help kids understand the value of mental toughness in sports Other sports parents and coaches want to know how to introduce young athletes to mental game training. Do your kids think sports psychology is only for “head cases?” Are your athletes … Read Sport Psychology Tip