{"id":617,"date":"2010-04-30T01:28:07","date_gmt":"2010-04-30T01:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/?p=617"},"modified":"2025-08-07T06:44:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T10:44:25","slug":"how-one-athletes-confidence-thrived-with-a-little-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-one-athletes-confidence-thrived-with-a-little-help\/","title":{"rendered":"How One Athlete&#8217;s Confidence Thrived&#8211;With A Little Help"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hypnotherapy-benefits.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hypnotherapy-benefits.jpg\" alt=\"Athletes and Hypnotherapy\" class=\"wp-image-9114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hypnotherapy-benefits.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hypnotherapy-benefits-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Confidence_And_Kids_Sports_Psychology\"><\/span>Confidence And Kids&#8217; Sports Psychology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-one-athletes-confidence-thrived-with-a-little-help\/#Confidence_And_Kids_Sports_Psychology\" >Confidence And Kids&#8217; Sports Psychology<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-one-athletes-confidence-thrived-with-a-little-help\/#The_answer_may_surprise_you_Read_on_to_find_out%E2%80%A6\" >The answer may surprise you. Read on to find out&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-one-athletes-confidence-thrived-with-a-little-help\/#Related_Articles_on_Youth_Sports\" >Related Articles on Youth Sports:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-one-athletes-confidence-thrived-with-a-little-help\/#Help_Your_Young_Athletes_Improve_Focus_In_Sports\" >Help Your Young Athletes Improve Focus In Sports!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jane&#8217;s 10-year-old son was a talented golfer who fell apart during competitions. Like many perfectionists, he had <strong>high expectations<\/strong> and became easily frustrated if he didn&#8217;t meet them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How did this young athlete transform his <strong>mental game<\/strong> and performance in short six months, even winning a regional tournament in southern Spain?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_answer_may_surprise_you_Read_on_to_find_out%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The answer may surprise you. Read on to find out&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jane&#8217;s son&#8217;s challenges, Jane says, were twofold. Not only was he a <strong>perfectionist<\/strong> who set high expectations for himself, but he also compared himself to others, and quickly lost <strong>confidence,<\/strong>&nbsp;and felt that other kids were better than him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy&#8217;s coaches said he had talent. To help her son reach his <strong>potential,<\/strong> Jane joined Kids&#8217; Sports Psychology: Kids&#8217; Sports Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His <strong>confidence<\/strong> started to thrive, Jane says. Jane and her son began by systematically studying the worksheets, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>&#8220;Mental Games<\/strong> Challenges Checklist&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>&#8220;Pregame Mental Toughness<\/strong> Strategies&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>&#8220;Creating a <strong>Confidence<\/strong> Piggybank,&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>&#8220;Boosting Your <strong>Trust<\/strong> in Yourself&#8221; <\/em>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>&#8220;Practice Smarter, Not Harder,&#8221;<\/em> among others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using articles, e-books, and videos from Kids&#8217; Sports Psychology, the young athlete learned two techniques that helped him immensely, Jane says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He created what we call a <strong>&#8220;self-confidence<\/strong> piggy bank,&#8221; which he keeps in his pocket and refers to each time he tees off. He also created a plan for a pre-shot routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Using resources from the Kids&#8217; Sports Psychology&nbsp;website, especially the worksheets, my son became much calmer and more <strong>focused<\/strong> during competitions,&#8221;<\/em> Jane says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;He now looks forward to competition.&nbsp;He stopped making comparisons to others, and now just gets on with his game,&#8221;<\/em> she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jane and her son also identified <strong>mental game challenges<\/strong> they didn&#8217;t know he had. After six months of working with Kids&#8217; Sports Psychology resources, his score dropped from 65 to 37 (for nine holes) and he shaved 11 strokes off his handicap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, he shot a 37 for nine holes and won a regional heat in southern Spain, then placed third in the regional finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;He is <strong>confident<\/strong> that he is a good golfer knowing if things don&#8217;t go well his good game is only &#8216;hidden,&#8217; it is not lost,&#8221;<\/em> Jane says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two techniques that helped Jane&#8217;s son the most are powerful tools that we teach parents and young athletes at Kids&#8217; Sports Psychology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, <strong>preshot routines<\/strong> help kids <strong>focus<\/strong> on what&#8217;s important at that moment, keep them from thinking negative thoughts, help them prepare for each shot and make them feel <strong>confident.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A pitcher, for example, might create a <strong>preshot routine<\/strong> that includes forgetting about the last play, taking a deep breath, receiving the sign from the catcher and <strong>committing<\/strong> to it and <strong>imagining<\/strong> the pitch. It might also involve <strong>rehearsing, focusing<\/strong> and <strong>trusting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can&#8217;t promise your kids will get stellar results, but we know they will improve their <strong>mental game.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;d like to learn more about how to improve your sports parenting skills and ensure young athletes have a <strong>positive mental game,<\/strong> visit our program today: Kids&#8217; Sports Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">P.S. If you&#8217;d like to hear an interview with Jane about her son&#8217;s <strong>mental game<\/strong> improvements, click here: Kids&#8217; Sports Psychology&nbsp;Success Story<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-articles-on-hockey-mental-game\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Articles_on_Youth_Sports\"><\/span>Related Articles on Youth Sports:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/help-young-athletes-focus-on-the-process-before-a-game\/\"><strong>Help Young Athletes Focus on The Process Before a Game<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-this-sport-builds-confidence-and-focus-in-kids\/\"><strong>How This Sport Builds Confidence and Focus in Kids<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/focus-on-fun-for-your-athletes-not-scholarships\/\"><strong>Focus on Fun For Your Athletes, Not Scholarships<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-f49818fa-7c7a-4ee3-b5ee-66581aad2c71\">*Subscribe to\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/sports-psychology-podcast-by-peaksports-com\/id152566009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>on iTunes<br>*Subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0ynyaalKxbnNmsoeL8gF5X?si=8224669de9b3435b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/strong><\/a> on Spotify<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Help_Your_Young_Athletes_Improve_Focus_In_Sports\"><\/span>Help Your Young Athletes Improve Focus In Sports!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/focused-sports-kid-small-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/focused-sports-kid-small-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Focused Sports Kid\" class=\"wp-image-11167\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are your young athletes easily <strong>distracted<\/strong> by people shouting on the sidelines? Do they obsess over their <strong>mistakes<\/strong>? Do they <strong>worry<\/strong> about what people think of them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These issues will cause their concentration and performance to suffer!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/the-focused-sports-kid-cd-program\/\">The Focused Sports Kid<\/a> helps kids overcome distractions that can hurt their performance in sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/the-focused-sports-kid-cd-program\/\">The Focused Sports Kid<\/a> program is actually two programs: one for sports parents\/coaches that provides mental game tips especially designed for parents and coaches, and for young athletes, ages 8 to 12, that will walk them through 7 simple lessons in mental focus in sports.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2050113d\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-030447a4 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/the-focused-sports-kid-cd-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GET DETAILS<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-af59ca3f gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.peaksports.com\/products\/the-focused-sports-kid-digital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BUY NOW<\/a>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Confidence And Kids&#8217; Sports Psychology Jane&#8217;s 10-year-old son was a talented golfer who fell apart during competitions. 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