Bringing Practice Confidence to Games in Youth Sports A sports parent tells us her son really shines on the field during practice. "He's way beyond all the other boys in terms of technical and …
Why Do Talented Kids With Bad Attitudes Get More Playing Time?
Confidence And Talent in Sports Kids One of our readers recently asked a great question: Why do hard-working, less talented kids generally get less playing time than the talented athletes who have …
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How To Give Constructive Feedback to Sports Kids
It’s no secret that many young athletes aren’t very open to constructive feedback during games. That’s because they often take it personally. They think that what you say about their performance as …
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How Parents Can help Sports Kids Take More Risks
Parental Pressure on Sports Kids Sports parents, did it ever occur to you that spending too much time watching your kids practice their sport makes it hard for them to take risks and grow as …
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One Sports Parent’s Story About Perfectionism and The Mental Game
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 …
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