Patrick Cohn

Letting Go of Sports Kids During Practice and Competition

Youth Sports Psychology

Letting Sports Kids be Responsible For Their Success Sports parents need to release their young athletes to the game. That’s the word from H. Rothenberg, who has run a basketball program for 20 years and is the owner of Triple C Camp, Charlottesville, Va. What exactly does he mean by … Read Sport Psychology Tip

The Composed Sports Kid

The Composed Sports Kid

“The Composed Sports Kid,” is a 7-Day plan designed to help athletes maintain maximum composure.  This program teaches parents and coaches how to help their kids practice composure, and teaches young athletes–ages 6 to 12–how to improve composure, let go of mistakes quickly, have more self-acceptance, and thus enjoy sports … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Kids’ Sports Psychology

Kids' Sports Psychology

As a leading “mental game” coach, and an award-winning parenting writer, we have studied and worked with sports parents and coaches from all over the country to help them boost their kids’ confidence, focus and performance. You can tap into our secrets to sports success through benefit from our experience … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Why Do Talented Kids With Bad Attitudes Get More Playing Time?

Youth Sports Psychology

Confidence And Talent in Sports Kids One of our readers recently asked a great question: Why do hard-working, less talented kids generally get less playing time than the talented athletes who have not-so-great work ethics and attitudes? Here is what this sports parent had to say: “My son plays ice … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Stay Mentally Tough in the Face of Bullies

Staying Mentally Tough in the Face of Bullies

We are on a mission to help sports parents, coaches, and young athletes learn strategies to deal more confidently with bullies. To help your kids stay in sports, have more fun, and be mentally tough around bullies, we’re introducing a brand-new and unique program designed just for sports parents, coaches … Read Sport Psychology Tip