{"id":6887,"date":"2020-11-19T15:27:51","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T15:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/?p=6887"},"modified":"2025-07-09T06:25:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T10:25:05","slug":"help-sports-kids-stay-active-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/help-sports-kids-stay-active-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Sports Kids Stay Active During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/help-sports-kids-stay-active-during-covid-20.jpg\" alt=\"adversity in youth sports\" class=\"wp-image-6889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/help-sports-kids-stay-active-during-covid-20.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/help-sports-kids-stay-active-during-covid-20-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Confidence_Up_Even_in_a_Pandemic\"><\/span>Keep Confidence Up, Even in a Pandemic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 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\/help-sports-kids-stay-active-during-covid-19\/#Keep_Confidence_Up_Even_in_a_Pandemic\" >Keep Confidence Up, Even in a Pandemic<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/help-sports-kids-stay-active-during-covid-19\/#For_example_if_your_young_athlete_experienced_a_second-degree_ankle_sprain_she_may_have_many_questions_such_as\" >For example, if your young athlete experienced a second-degree ankle sprain, she may have many questions such as:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/help-sports-kids-stay-active-during-covid-19\/#Training_Even_During_The_Pandemic\" >Training Even During The Pandemic<\/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\/help-sports-kids-stay-active-during-covid-19\/#How_Kids_Can_Train_their_Mind_and_Body\" >How Kids Can Train their Mind and Body:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/help-sports-kids-stay-active-during-covid-19\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/help-sports-kids-stay-active-during-covid-19\/#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\">When kids\u2019 sports schedules are interrupted or stopped altogether&#8211;which is true for many young athletes right now, due to the pandemic&#8211;they can feel <strong>anxious<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Injuries, illnesses, inclement weather, facility shutdowns and vacations are some of the other circumstances that can disrupt athletes\u2019 training or games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uncontrollable circumstances such as injuries or pandemics, not only create anxiety in kids, they hurt their <strong>confidence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_example_if_your_young_athlete_experienced_a_second-degree_ankle_sprain_she_may_have_many_questions_such_as\"><\/span>For example, if your young athlete experienced a second-degree ankle sprain, she may have many questions such as:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When can I resume training?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will my season be over?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Am I going to fall behind my teammates who are still training?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will a couple of weeks off affect my strength and conditioning?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will my skills decline? Will my timing be off?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How will I be able to catch up to my teammates and how long will it take before I can compete?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When kids focus on the things they can\u2019t do because of an uncontrollable circumstance, they may feel lost and helpless. But sports kids can still work on staying physically and <strong>mentally active<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Training_Even_During_The_Pandemic\"><\/span>Training Even During The Pandemic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The COVID-19 crisis has turned the world upside down and has left athletes to face many unknowns. It has disrupted training and competing for nearly every athlete in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Olympics were pushed back, international competitions were halted, professional sports seasons were postponed and many college, high school and youth sports seasons were cancelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some young athletes feel trapped in their homes without their daily training regimen, while other athletes have found creative ways to train that are exciting and <strong>empowering<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, 25-year-old Adam Brady, center for the American Hockey League\u2019s Stockton Heat, had his season interrupted by the pandemic. Even though Brady was not able to scrimmage with his teammates on the ice, Brady stayed active by turning to new methods that he may never have considered before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s given me time to do more research with nutrition and get into yoga, a lot of mobility and stretching,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have learned from the pandemic that <strong>adversity<\/strong> can strike at any moment, disrupting athletics. No matter what the circumstances, sports kids can follow Brady\u2019s lead and find creative ways to train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When athletes focus on what they can do or what they can control, they gain a sense of <strong>empowerment<\/strong>, build <strong>confidence<\/strong> and become more well-rounded athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Kids_Can_Train_their_Mind_and_Body\"><\/span>How Kids Can Train their Mind and Body:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, there is always something kids can do to improve their games when they are not practicing or playing. The lessons kids may learn during the pandemic can be carried over to other obstacles that may prevent them from participating in sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If young athletes can\u2019t run, they can learn relaxation techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If they are injured, they can visualize performing in a competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If they are stuck indoors during a snowstorm, they can do weight training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If they can\u2019t practice, they can work on flexibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is also a good time to look into <strong>mental training<\/strong>, even when sports kids are not practicing or playing. Encourage young athletes to be creative with ways to improve their games even when they\u2019re not practicing. It will pay off when they face other forms of <strong>adversity<\/strong> that prevent them from participating in athletics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Help your young athletes make the most of their sports experience!<\/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\" 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-to-help-young-athletes-with-mental-health-during-covid-19\/\"><strong>How to Help Young Athletes with Mental Health During COVID-19<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/keeping-kids-moving-during-the-covid-19-crisis\/\"><strong>Keeping Kids Moving During the COVID-19 Crisis<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/josh-tholes-take-on-coping-with-mistakes\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-sports-kids-can-overcome-pandemic-anxiety\/\"><strong>How Sports Kids Can Overcome Pandemic Anxiety<\/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 <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-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>Keep Confidence Up, Even in a Pandemic When kids\u2019 sports schedules are interrupted or stopped altogether&#8211;which is true for many young athletes right now, due to the pandemic&#8211;they can feel anxious. 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