{"id":9229,"date":"2021-05-30T14:08:16","date_gmt":"2021-05-30T13:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safewheels.wordifysites.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-04-12T12:48:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T16:48:20","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Sports Psychology"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-ad3752fd\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b268dd05\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0079fd75\">\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-02445323 gb-headline-text\">Instill Confidence And Success in Young Athletes with Sports Psychology!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Help young athletes improve <strong>mental skills for sports<\/strong> and life! Sports parents and coaches learn how to help kids improve confidence, focus, composure and trust in their skills\u2013<strong>using sport psychology strategies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f9a45971\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-1b4a22fe gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/category\/programs-for-sports-parents-coaches\/\"><strong>BOOST KIDS&#8217; CONFIDENCE<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0f9e7a7c\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Explain Mental Training To Teens | Improve Mental Skills In Sports\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8VRTyQLLLDM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>How to Help Athletes Embrace Mental Training<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b4de47fe\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c5a8f508\">\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><em>AS SEEN IN<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c66e0a4d alignwide\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f053db27\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Logos2.png\" alt=\"Youth Sports Psychology In the Media\" class=\"wp-image-6196\" style=\"width:150px;height:20px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bb16f15d\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Logos6.png\" alt=\"Youth Sports Psychology In the Media\" class=\"wp-image-6200\" style=\"width:150px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2937bef1\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Logos4.png\" alt=\"Youth Sports Psychology In the Media\" class=\"wp-image-6198\" style=\"width:150px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b989eabb\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Logos5.png\" alt=\"Huffington Post Png\" class=\"wp-image-6199\" style=\"width:150px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-293a2755\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0a905a87\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-4bf95d93\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-98dc1e4c\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-98dc1e4c box-shadow\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-ee655a6f\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-ee655a6f\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/zoom-coaching-teens.jpg\" alt=\"Sport Psychology via Zoom\" title=\"zoom-coaching-teens\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/zoom-coaching-teens.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/zoom-coaching-teens-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dc7abb09 gb-headline-text\">Mental Game Coaching<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a parent, you naturally want the best for your kids, whether it\u2019s at school, at home, or in sports competition. But it&#8217;s hard to watch your kids under perform in sports when they work so hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-ef602374\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/mental-training-for-young-athletes\/\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Boost Kids&#8217; Success<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-836bab2a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-836bab2a box-shadow\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-5102f6c0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-5102f6c0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/teen-sports-psychology.jpg\" alt=\"Teen Sports Psychology\" title=\"teen-sports-psychology\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/teen-sports-psychology.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/teen-sports-psychology-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-92c40df5 gb-headline-text\">Youth Sports Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a parent, you see your athletes perform well in practice, but then under perform in competition. You know that they train hard, yet you can under stand whey they become so frustrated in game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-bcffd33b\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/category\/youth-sports-psychology-blog\/\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Learn Mental Skills<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-c345514b\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c345514b box-shadow\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-de23ee51\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-de23ee51\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/athletic-sport-psychologist.jpg\" alt=\"Athletic Psychologist Near Me\" title=\"athletic-sport-psychologist\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/athletic-sport-psychologist.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/athletic-sport-psychologist-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-eed90626 gb-headline-text\">Mental Game Videos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get kids&#8217; sports psychology tips to help your athletes succeed in sports. Learn sports parenting tips from our expert authors and mental performance coaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-edb9da20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/category\/youth-sports-psychology-videos\/\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Get Mental Game Tips<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-a835e93d\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5f0cbc92\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-68983b86\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-6a6a3780\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-6a6a3780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sport-and-psychology.jpg\" alt=\"Teen Athlete Sports Psychologist\" title=\"sport-and-psychology\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sport-and-psychology.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sport-and-psychology-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d78d5a9a\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c766be8d gb-headline-text\">About Youth Sports Psychology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Patrick Cohn of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Ultimate Sports Parent website<\/strong><\/a>, developed <strong>Youth Sports Psychology<\/strong> to help parents, coaches, and mental game experts improve confidence and success of young athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Ultimate Sports Parent<\/strong> was developed by Dr. Patrick Cohn, a leading &#8220;mental game&#8221; expert with the help of his sister Lisa Cohn, a parenting writer and sports mom to four children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Youth Sports Psychology<\/strong> provides sports parents, coaches, and educators with the cutting edge programs for enhancing sports parenting and youth coaching skills to boost kids&#8217; mental game toughness and success sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read articles, watch videos, and download a mental toughness eBook that help your kids quickly <strong>boost confidence and success in sports!<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/category\/youth-sports-psychology-blog\/\" title=\"Read articles...\">Read youth sports articles&#8230;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-cead3c2c\" style=\"--background-image: url(https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sport-psychology-certification-logo.png);\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-805b7613\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cfa308ba gb-headline-text\">Mental Coaching for Young Athletes<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dcd93677\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7679d4af\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-0bb7bf4a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-0bb7bf4a\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/virtual-mental-coach-tennis.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"virtual-mental-coach-tennis\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/virtual-mental-coach-tennis.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/virtual-mental-coach-tennis-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/virtual-mental-coach-tennis-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-44368304\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-323df45d gb-headline-text\">One-on-one <strong>sports psychology coaching<\/strong> is the fastest and most effective method to improve your athletes\u2019 mental game, boost their performance, and make lasting changes. And as a bonus, parents learn what to say to <strong>help young athletes feel confident<\/strong> and thrive in sports. Please call us at 888-742-7225 with your questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peak Performance Sports offers expert mental performance coaching with our certified mental coaches. Please click a photo below to visit the bio pages of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/mental-performance-coaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>certified mental performance coaches<\/strong><\/a> at Peaksports.com.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d407f144\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-08bb10ab gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/mental-training-for-young-athletes\/\"><strong>IMPROVE SPORTS PERFORMANCE<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-fe2045f6\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4dbd8c68 gb-headline-text\">Mental Performance Coaches<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6d0a48f7\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b05cbf31 object-shadow\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-6f3f7e7a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-expert\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-6f3f7e7a\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/patrick-cohn-mental-performance-coach.jpg\" alt=\"Sports Psychologist for Young Athletes\" title=\"patrick-cohn-mental-performance-coach\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4d26fecf gb-headline-text\">Patrick Cohn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c173b8a0 gb-headline-text\"><em>CEO &amp; Owner<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e5494111\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-f2e9c74a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-expert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><em>Read Bio<\/em><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-038c1dcf object-shadow\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-0a137032\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/mental-performance-coach-jaclyn-ellis\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-0a137032\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ellis-mental-performance-coach.jpg\" alt=\"Mental Performance Coach for Young Athletes and Kids\" title=\"ellis-mental-performance-coach\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f67f26bb gb-headline-text\">Jaclyn Ellis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7c61607d gb-headline-text\"><em>Mental Coach<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-339b4343\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-ad38779e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/mental-performance-coach-jaclyn-ellis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><em>Read Bio<\/em><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4b4ba40f object-shadow\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-470b7e58\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/brock-mccormack-mental-performance-coach\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"405\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-470b7e58\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mental-performance-coach-near-us.jpg\" alt=\"Mental Performance Coach for Young Athletes\" title=\"Mental Performance Coach for Young Athletes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mental-performance-coach-near-us.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mental-performance-coach-near-us-222x300.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d41d7e23 gb-headline-text\">Brock McCormack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-136a4cc2 gb-headline-text\"><em><em><em>Mental Coach<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ff56e8f4\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-64918cce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/lane-schwarz-mental-performance-coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><em>Read Bio<\/em><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7911bc47 object-shadow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-000b03e3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/georgia-miller-mental-performance-coach\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"222\" height=\"300\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-000b03e3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mental-performance-coach-carolyne-lg-222x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"mental-performance-coach-carolyne-lg-222x300\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-76f6eb2d gb-headline-text\">Carolyne Lawley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bc2ef67e gb-headline-text\"><em><em><em>Mental Coach<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f63a5d1f\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-358e6741\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/carolyne-lawley-mental-performance-coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><em>Read Bio<\/em><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f268728\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a4540854\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3923d6b7 gb-headline-text\">What Sports Parents Say\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-3180d6bf\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-c30a5da6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c30a5da6 box-shadow\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e25efad6\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b3189f1 gb-headline-text\"><em>&#8220;I use your tips to help a sophomore high school student athlete. Last night, after I gave him some of your email tips \u2013 relax, get in the flow of the game, have fun, play by instinct, etc. \u2013 He busted out for a career high 20 points &amp; 15 rebounds!&#8221;*<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-30faf72f\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b77ee11c\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512.png\" alt=\"Sports Psychology for Young Athletes and Parents\" class=\"wp-image-4369\" style=\"width:80px;height:80px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512.png 512w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-192x192.png 192w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b89704ee\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a13a2cfc gb-headline-text\">Bob Heidkamp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-abbcf832 gb-headline-text\">Sports Parent<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-01653854\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-01653854 box-shadow\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0860a136\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-82896aa3 gb-headline-text\">&#8220;<em>Jaclyn was great to work with. I am now more confident over the ball and not worrying about things out of my control. This summer, I shot my best tournament scores to date, including my first under par tournament.<\/em>&#8220;*<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9a808642\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ce605b3b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512.png\" alt=\"Athletic Psychologist\" class=\"wp-image-4369\" style=\"width:80px;height:80px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512.png 512w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-192x192.png 192w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ef2618f\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-adf2b2a4 gb-headline-text\">Leo Dixon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-504a8839 gb-headline-text\">Junior Golfer<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-77131aaa\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-77131aaa box-shadow\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3e173c6b\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-de0fab40 gb-headline-text\"><em>&#8220;I\u2019m extremely grateful that Giselle had the opportunity to work with you. I saw a significant increase in Giselle\u2019s attitude, perspective and performance. Giselle really enjoyed her sessions and I could tell she resonated with you.&#8221;*<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-23fc712a\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2135c30c\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512.png\" alt=\"Sports Psychology for Young Athletes and Parents\" class=\"wp-image-4369\" style=\"width:80px;height:80px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512.png 512w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-192x192.png 192w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cropped-blue-logo-512-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5256bd8c\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d3bf102b gb-headline-text\">Brian May<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9860d3e3 gb-headline-text\">Gymnastics Parent<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-bc3d8706 sg-blogs\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d5daf3ba gb-headline-text\">Sport Psychology Tips for Sports Parents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-d97c6b3c gb-query-loop-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e53a3ce5 gb-query-loop-item post-13101 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sports-parenting category-sports-parent-podcast category-youth-sports-podcast tag-confidence tag-focus-in-youth-sports tag-sports-parents tag-youth-sports-psychology\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e53a3ce5\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ae82e4fb gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/to-build-sports-kids-confidence-and-motivation-focus-on-identity\/\">To Build Sports Kids\u2019 Confidence and Motivation, Focus on Identity<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-790c908c gb-headline-text\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-04-23T19:47:23-04:00\">April 23, 2026<\/time><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d334da08 gb-headline-text\">Too often, sports kids see their identity as being athletes, said Tiffany Yvonne, founder of Playmaker Solutions, where she helps young athletes build emotional intelligence and confidence. When their identity is all about sports, they can quickly lose confidence if they make mistakes or lose games. ?&#8221;When you know who &#8230; <a title=\"To Build Sports Kids\u2019 Confidence and Motivation, Focus on Identity\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/to-build-sports-kids-confidence-and-motivation-focus-on-identity\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about To Build Sports Kids\u2019 Confidence and Motivation, Focus on Identity\">Read Sport Psychology Tip<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e53a3ce5 gb-query-loop-item post-13093 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-kids-in-sports tag-confidence-in-young-athletes tag-sports-parents tag-youth-sports\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e53a3ce5\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ae82e4fb gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-young-athletes-build-confidence-and-identity\/\">How Young Athletes Build Confidence and Identity Beyond the Sport<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-790c908c gb-headline-text\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-04-23T18:16:45-04:00\">April 23, 2026<\/time><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d334da08 gb-headline-text\">How Can I Improve Confidence and Identity in Young Athletes? Have you ever watched your child play brilliantly in practice and then fall apart in a game? The skill is there. You&#8217;ve seen it. But when the lights come on and the crowd shows up, something shifts. Your athlete starts &#8230; <a title=\"How Young Athletes Build Confidence and Identity Beyond the Sport\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-young-athletes-build-confidence-and-identity\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about How Young Athletes Build Confidence and Identity Beyond the Sport\">Read Sport Psychology Tip<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e53a3ce5 gb-query-loop-item post-13087 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-kids-in-sports tag-confidence-in-youth-sports tag-youth-sports\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e53a3ce5\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ae82e4fb gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/conflict-in-youth-sports\/\">4 Steps to Help Young Athletes Manage Conflict in Youth Sports<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-790c908c gb-headline-text\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:30:25-04:00\">April 11, 2026<\/time><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d334da08 gb-headline-text\">How can you help your young athlete manage conflict? Conflict in youth sports is inevitable, but it does not have to derail your child&#8217;s season or mental well-being. With the right tools and support, young athletes can learn to resolve conflict, stay committed to their goals, and come out of &#8230; <a title=\"4 Steps to Help Young Athletes Manage Conflict in Youth Sports\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/conflict-in-youth-sports\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about 4 Steps to Help Young Athletes Manage Conflict in Youth Sports\">Read Sport Psychology Tip<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e53a3ce5 gb-query-loop-item post-13066 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-kids-in-sports tag-confidence-in-young-athletes tag-youth-sports tag-youth-sports-psychology\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e53a3ce5\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ae82e4fb gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/3-strategies-to-help-athletes-with-a-shooting-slump\/\">3 Strategies to Help Athletes with a Shooting Slump<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-790c908c gb-headline-text\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-02-05T12:23:38-05:00\">February 5, 2026<\/time><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d334da08 gb-headline-text\">Helping Young Athletes Stay Confident During a Shooting Slump Where do your child\u2019s thoughts go when they are in a shooting slump? Do they get frustrated and try to \u201cfix their shot\u201d mid-game? Do they obsess over stats, numbers, or results instead of staying engaged in the game? Do they &#8230; <a title=\"3 Strategies to Help Athletes with a Shooting Slump\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/3-strategies-to-help-athletes-with-a-shooting-slump\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about 3 Strategies to Help Athletes with a Shooting Slump\">Read Sport Psychology Tip<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e53a3ce5 gb-query-loop-item post-13003 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-kids-in-sports category-youth-sports-psychology-blog category-youth-sports-tips tag-focus-and-young-athletes tag-youth-sports\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e53a3ce5\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ae82e4fb gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/3-tips-for-sports-parents-to-stay-focused\/\">3 Tips for Sports Parents to Stay Focused<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-790c908c gb-headline-text\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-01-15T15:29:01-05:00\">January 15, 2026<\/time><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d334da08 gb-headline-text\">How can Sports Parents Stay Calm and Composed? What grade would you give yourself for your ability to stay calm and composed when your child competes against elite competition? High-level competition doesn\u2019t just test athletes\u2014it tests parents. Watching your child perform in high-pressure environments challenges your ability to regulate emotions, &#8230; <a title=\"3 Tips for Sports Parents to Stay Focused\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/3-tips-for-sports-parents-to-stay-focused\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about 3 Tips for Sports Parents to Stay Focused\">Read Sport Psychology Tip<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e53a3ce5 gb-query-loop-item post-12997 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-kids-in-sports tag-injury-in-youth-sports tag-mental-challenges-of-sports-injury\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e53a3ce5\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ae82e4fb gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-young-athletes-rebuild-confidence-after-injury\/\">How Young Athletes Rebuild Confidence After Injury<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-790c908c gb-headline-text\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-11-20T10:53:25-05:00\">November 20, 2025<\/time><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d334da08 gb-headline-text\">How Can Athletes Regain Confidence Returning After Injury? A sports parent recently asked, \u201cI notice my children take a long time to mentally rebound after an injury, often not returning to form for weeks or months. Is this normal, and is there anything I can do about it?\u201d The short &#8230; <a title=\"How Young Athletes Rebuild Confidence After Injury\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-young-athletes-rebuild-confidence-after-injury\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about How Young Athletes Rebuild Confidence After Injury\">Read Sport Psychology Tip<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e53a3ce5 gb-query-loop-item post-12993 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sports-parenting category-sports-parent-podcast category-youth-sports-podcast tag-confidence-in-young-athletes tag-confidence-in-youth-sports\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e53a3ce5\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ae82e4fb gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/building-confidence-under-the-pressure-of-elite-sports\/\">Building Confidence Under the Pressure of Elite Sports<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-790c908c gb-headline-text\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-11-06T11:37:34-05:00\">November 6, 2025<\/time><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d334da08 gb-headline-text\">Andy Whittier knows how to cope with pressure. He transitioned from playing college football to representing the U.S. in the skeleton sport, a solo, head-first sled race down an icy track at speeds of up to 89 mph.&nbsp; At first, it was terrifying, he said during an interview with our &#8230; <a title=\"Building Confidence Under the Pressure of Elite Sports\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/building-confidence-under-the-pressure-of-elite-sports\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Building Confidence Under the Pressure of Elite Sports\">Read Sport Psychology Tip<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e53a3ce5 gb-query-loop-item post-12965 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-kids-in-sports tag-confidence-in-young-athletes tag-pressure-in-youth-sports tag-youth-sports-psychology\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e53a3ce5\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ae82e4fb gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/when-coaches-pick-favorites\/\">When Coaches Pick Favorites<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-790c908c gb-headline-text\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-09-25T14:57:32-04:00\">September 25, 2025<\/time><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d334da08 gb-headline-text\">What Athletes Can Do When&nbsp;Coaches Pick Favorites Parents are very emotional about their kids&#8217; youth sports experiences. They invest a significant amount of money in youth sports, which raises their expectations.&nbsp;Because of these factors, they may feel that coaches favor other players when their kids aren&#8217;t getting the playing time &#8230; <a title=\"When Coaches Pick Favorites\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/when-coaches-pick-favorites\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about When Coaches Pick Favorites\">Read Sport Psychology Tip<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e53a3ce5 gb-query-loop-item post-12988 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-kids-in-sports category-youth-sports tag-confidence-in-young-athletes tag-confidence-in-youth-sports tag-youth-sports\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e53a3ce5\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ae82e4fb gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/why-young-athletes-need-mental-training\/\">Why Young Athletes Need Mental Training<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-790c908c gb-headline-text\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-09-04T10:39:32-04:00\">September 4, 2025<\/time><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d334da08 gb-headline-text\">How Does Mental Coaching Help Youth Athletes? SUMMARY: Young athletes train their bodies every day, but mental training is just as important for long-term success. Many young athletes struggle with fragile confidence, performance anxiety, or difficulty focusing during competition. Mental coaching helps them develop skills like self-talk, reset routines, and &#8230; <a title=\"Why Young Athletes Need Mental Training\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/why-young-athletes-need-mental-training\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Why Young Athletes Need Mental Training\">Read Sport Psychology Tip<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e53a3ce5 gb-query-loop-item post-12957 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-kids-in-sports tag-confidence-in-young-athletes tag-confidence-in-youth-sports tag-youth-sports-psychology\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e53a3ce5\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ae82e4fb gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-visualization-helps-kids-sports-performance\/\">How Visualization Helps Kids Sports Performance<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-790c908c gb-headline-text\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-08-28T16:37:06-04:00\">August 28, 2025<\/time><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d334da08 gb-headline-text\">Can Young Athlete Train Their Brain to Perform Like a Pro? 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