{"id":9169,"date":"2023-10-12T20:20:30","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T00:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/?p=9169"},"modified":"2025-07-08T05:58:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T09:58:39","slug":"how-to-resolve-conflicts-in-youth-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-to-resolve-conflicts-in-youth-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Resolve Conflicts in Youth Sports"},"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=\"Resolving_Conflict_Helps_Your_Athletes_Grow\"><\/span>Resolving Conflict Helps Your Athletes Grow <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-to-resolve-conflicts-in-youth-sports\/#Resolving_Conflict_Helps_Your_Athletes_Grow\" >Resolving Conflict Helps Your Athletes Grow<\/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-to-resolve-conflicts-in-youth-sports\/#The_Negative_Impact_on_the_Game\" >The Negative Impact on the Game<\/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-to-resolve-conflicts-in-youth-sports\/#Here_are_steps_kids_should_consider_when_dealing_with_conflict\" >Here are steps kids should consider when dealing with conflict:<\/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-to-resolve-conflicts-in-youth-sports\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-to-resolve-conflicts-in-youth-sports\/#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\">Team <strong>conflict<\/strong> can affect how young athletes feel about their team, how much they enjoy their sport and how intensely they pursue their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only does <strong>conflict<\/strong> affect young athletes, but it can also create tension with kids\u2019 teammates, coaches, family and friends outside of sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a scenario: Your young athlete and his coach have a blowout at a competition. The athlete is so angry with the coach that he doesn\u2019t even want to attend practices. Your athlete feels the coach is being unfair and harsh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the athlete goes to practice, he tries to avoid unnecessary contact with the coach. He pulls back on his intensity in practice and just doesn&#8217;t care much about the season anymore.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>conflict<\/strong> keeps festering to the point the young athlete\u2019s teammates are picking sides. Now, the majority of the team is affected by the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Negative_Impact_on_the_Game\"><\/span>The Negative Impact on the Game<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When considering this scenario, would your sports kids really want to give up accomplishing their goals, the team\u2019s objectives and their own emotional well-being?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing good comes from allowing team <strong>conflict<\/strong> to go unresolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay and defensive consultant Matt Patricia had a contentious relationship when they were with the Detroit Lions in 2018.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slay and former head coach Patricia had a significant falling out during the season. The relationship deteriorated so much that Slay requested a trade and was dealt to the Eagles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the Eagles hired Patricia, Slay knew they would need to <strong>resolve<\/strong> their issues for the team and himself to be their best on the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe have been communicating, and we are just trying to win,\u201d said Slay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat\u2019s what it\u2019s all about. We talked about what was going on back then, but I\u2019m always here to get better. He said the same thing, saying he wanted to get better and learn different ways to coach and create a culture because he only knows one culture, so I understand where he came from. We talked man and man. I\u2019m here to win, and he\u2019s here to win, so we are helping each other.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resolving <strong>conflict<\/strong> as it arises is always the best option rather than allowing it to percolate below the surface and intensify. Resolving conflict will clear kids\u2019 minds and let them be their best for themselves and their teammates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_steps_kids_should_consider_when_dealing_with_conflict\"><\/span>Here are steps kids should consider when dealing with conflict:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Kids should stay focused on their personal and team goals. Don\u2019t let anyone or anything detract from focusing on and working toward their objectives. Remind your young athletes that their goals are more important than the conflict.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, help kids commit to attending every practice with a positive attitude, continuing to work hard, and be team players. Help them keep the bigger picture in mind and think about their long-term goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Young athletes should communicate respectfully. Kids\u2019 first step should be to talk through the conflict with the other person. It is essential that players listen and maintain a calm tone of voice. They should air out differences in private and work toward ensuring teammates don\u2019t feel as though they have to choose sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Players should channel their energy into action. They can use conflict to motivate themselves to be even better athletes. While they can\u2019t control another person\u2019s thoughts, feelings and actions, they can control how they respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Kids should rely on a healthy support system. Their mental health should always be their primary concern. They need to use the resources available to work through feelings. Learning and developing conflict-resolution skills can help kids handle future conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conflict within a team can be challenging. However, when dealing with conflict, think of what\u2019s at stake: kids\u2019 mental health, goals and the team\u2019s objectives.<\/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\/helping-kids-sports-kids-resolve-conflict-to-boost-performance\/\"><strong>Helping Sports Kids Resolve Conflict to Boost Performance<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/do-homeschooled-young-athletes-feel-more-pressure-to-win\/\"><strong>Do Homeschooled Young Athletes Feel More Pressure to Win?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/pressure-sports-kids-and-they-might-drop-out\/\"><strong>Pressure Sports Kids, and They Might Drop Out of Sports Altogether<\/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>Resolving Conflict Helps Your Athletes Grow Team conflict can affect how young athletes feel about their team, how much they enjoy their sport and how intensely they pursue their goals. 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