Helping Sports Kids With Confidence We often see kids who excel in practice, but freeze up during games. This can be frustrating and confusing for parents and coaches. What’s going on in the young athlete’s mind and what can sports parents and coaches do about it? First, sports parents and … Read Sport Psychology Tip
The Ultimate Sports Parent Have I ever told you that I grew up in a sports-crazed family with five kids? 30 years ago when I played football, hockey, golf, and lacrosse year round, our dad was an enthusiastic sports parent. He often impeached us to play harder and live up … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Perfectionism in Youth Sports One of the biggest challenges for young athletes today is: They try to be too perfect with their performance. They try to have the perfect game or match. Don’t get us wrong… There are some advantages to perfectionism. Perfectionist kids have a strong work ethic, are … Read Sport Psychology Tip