The Ultimate Sports Parent
Pre-game rituals allow players to feel prepared. They help young athletes focus on execution and feel positive about their skills. Before he learned about the benefit of pre-game rituals, 12 …
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Chris, the sports mom of an 8-year-old young athlete, faces a difficult dilemma: Her son is a talented goalie in hockey, but he's so good that his teammates and coaches rely on him too …
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Coaches often play favorites in sports. They may "start" the same players every game. Or they may spend more time giving feedback to certain kids. They may give their favorites more playing time than …
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Genma Holmes, a parent to three athletes aged 15-20, says one of her biggest youth sports psychology challenges over the years has been dealing with coaches who are so focused on winning that they …
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Young kids are motivated to participate in sports for many different reasons. Most young kids just want to have fun. Some kids want to be part of a group. Others want to socialize with others. …
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Kevin, a 13-year-old baseball, hockey and tennis player from Portland, Ore., is a talented athlete who admits his "mental game" sometimes prevents him from playing his best. "I take on my team's …
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