Young athletes realize a number of benefits when they embrace growth mindsets, said Iuri Melo, a youth sports coach, licensed clinical social worker and co-founder of SchoolPulise, which texts youth positive psychology statements to support their mental health.
These kids tend to be optimists who try harder, for longer periods of time and when things get difficult, he said.
Players with fixed mindsets tend to be negative, quit early and stop trying hard when they face challenges. But it’s possible for kids to switch from having “fixed” mindsets to growth mindsets, with a little help, Melo said.
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