{"id":663,"date":"2010-05-26T15:36:21","date_gmt":"2010-05-26T15:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/?p=663"},"modified":"2025-08-07T06:40:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T10:40:13","slug":"anti-bullying-program-for-sports-parents-and-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/anti-bullying-program-for-sports-parents-and-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Anti-Bullying Program for Sports Parents and Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/parents-role-in-motivating-sports-kids.jpg\" alt=\"Youth Sports Psychology\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/parents-role-in-motivating-sports-kids.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/parents-role-in-motivating-sports-kids-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Help_Prevent_Bullying_in_Youth_Sports\"><\/span>Help Prevent Bullying in Youth Sports<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 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\/anti-bullying-program-for-sports-parents-and-kids\/#Help_Prevent_Bullying_in_Youth_Sports\" >Help Prevent Bullying in Youth Sports<\/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\/anti-bullying-program-for-sports-parents-and-kids\/#We_have_a_perfect_solution%E2%80%A6\" >We have a perfect solution&#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\/anti-bullying-program-for-sports-parents-and-kids\/#Related_Articles_on_Kids_Mental_Game\" >Related Articles on Kids&#8217; Mental Game:<\/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\/anti-bullying-program-for-sports-parents-and-kids\/#Improve_Your_Mental_Game_From_Anywhere_In_The_World\" >Improve Your Mental Game From Anywhere In The World<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bullying is rampant in sports today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kids are losing starting roles, being forced to play on other teams, and in some cases dropping out of sports altogether because of bullies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here&#8217;s what one parent had to say on our blog:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;My athlete has been craftily bullied this year by a few players on her HS team. She is a gifted athlete who posed a threat to one of the girls who plays the same position. They rallied others on the team to dislike her and undermined her self-esteem, causing her to under-perform. Needless to say, the other girl got the spot and my&nbsp;athlete got the bench.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_have_a_perfect_solution%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>We have a perfect solution&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Monday, we released our new program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/stop-bullying-sports-program\/\"><strong>Helping Young Athletes Stay Confident and Mentally Tough in the Face of Bullies<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this e-book\/workbook program, you&#8217;ll learn valuable <strong>sports psychology <\/strong>strategies for helping young athletes stay <strong>focused<\/strong> and <strong>composed<\/strong> when they&#8217;re harassed by bullies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your kids will learn what to <strong>focus<\/strong> on, what to say, and what to do&nbsp;when bullies strike. You&#8217;ll learn how to <strong>cope<\/strong> with bully coaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The end result:<\/strong> Your kids will remain <strong>confident and mentally tough<\/strong>, even when bullies target them. They&#8217;ll stay in sports and continue to reap its many benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download the ENTIRE program immediately after purchase&#8211;you don&#8217;t pay a dime for postal fees!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/stop-bullying-sports-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Helping Young Athletes Stay Confident and Mentally Tough in the Face of Bullies<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">P.S. When your sports kids learn our <strong>sports psychology tips<\/strong> for staying <strong>confident<\/strong> and <strong>mentally tough<\/strong> in the face of bullies, they&#8217;ll acquire skills that will help them fight bullies in and out of sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/stop-bullying-sports-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Helping Young Athletes Stay Confident and Mentally Tough in the Face of Bullies<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/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_Kids_Mental_Game\"><\/span>Related Articles on Kids&#8217; Mental Game:<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\/how-should-parents-react-when-they-see-a-player-bullied\/\"><strong>How Should Parents React When They See a Player Bullied?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/help-us-fight-bullying-in-sports\/\"><strong>Help us Fight Bullying in Sports<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/helping-kids-with-bullying-in-sports\/\"><strong>Helping Low-Income Kids With Bullying in Sports<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-f49818fa-7c7a-4ee3-b5ee-66581aad2c71\">*Subscribe to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/sports-psychology-podcast-by-peaksports-com\/id152566009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on iTunes<br>*Subscribe to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0ynyaalKxbnNmsoeL8gF5X?si=8224669de9b3435b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/a> <\/strong>on Spotify<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improve_Your_Mental_Game_From_Anywhere_In_The_World\"><\/span><strong>Improve Your Mental Game From Anywhere In The World<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mental-training-for-young-athletes.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6868\" style=\"width:138px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re certain that, as a parent,&nbsp;you want to help your child develop confidence and discipline in sports and life.&nbsp;And as a sports parent, you\u2019d love for your children to reach their potential in sports.&nbsp;But encouraging your child to <strong>strive for greatness without pressuring them<\/strong> can be a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can get expert mental coaching with us from anywhere. Meet with us via Zoom, Skype, FaceTime or phone call. With today\u2019s video technology, we are able to connect with athletes and coaches all over the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Call Us Today to Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Session.<\/strong><br><strong>Find Out How Your Athlete Can Benefit From One-on-One Mental Coaching!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Help Prevent Bullying in Youth Sports Bullying is rampant in sports today. Kids are losing starting roles, being forced to play on other teams, and in some cases dropping out of sports altogether because of bullies. 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