youth sports psychology

Helping Young Athletes Grow From Mistakes – New Kids Sports E-book

Youth Sports Psychology

Facing Adversity in Youth Sports Do your sports kids have a hard time bouncing back after mistakes? Does their confidence decline after losing a game? Based on what other parents are telling us, the answer is a resounding “yes”! For example, here’s what one sports parent says: “My son is … Read Sport Psychology Tip

How Perfectionism Hurts Young Athletes Success

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Perfectionism in Young Athletes Dr. Patrick Cohn, co-founder of The Ultimate Sports Parent discusses how fear of failure and perfectionism in young athletes can stifle their performance and success in sports. In this youth sports psychology video by Dr. Patrick Cohn you’ll learn: How perfectionism can hold young athletes back and … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Are Young Athletes Entertainers for Parents Today?

Youth Sports Psychology

Entertaining Sports Parents Are young athletes entertainers for adults? Whether you agree with this idea or not, read on. You’ll learn why a father of three and senior writer at ESPN Magazine came up with this thesis. You’ll discover what he thinks can be done to change today’s sports scene … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Is Setting Goals Too Much Pressure for Young Athletes?

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Goal Setting in Youth Sports Do you feel frustrated when your young athletes seem to lack motivation and direction? Would helping sports kids set goals be helpful? If so, you’re not alone. We often hear from sports parents and coaches who want to better understand how to help motivate their … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Why Sports Parent Agonize about Pressuring Young Athletes

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Parents Pressure in Youth Sports Here at the Ultimate Sports Parent and Kids’ Sports Psychology, we receive many letters from parents who are confused about how much they should pressure their kids. In fact, it’s not an overstatement to say they agonize about this topic… Agonize, you might ask? Yes. … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Sports Parents: Are Your Kids Reaping the Benefits From Sports?

Youth Sports Psychology

The Benefits of Youth Sports What are the extra and all-important benefits of sports for kids? That’s a question Dr. Steve Horan, an expert in community health improvement, asked himself after many years of being a coach and sports parent.  “As you look at the numbers, so many kids drop … Read Sport Psychology Tip