How Young Athletes can Feel and Play Safe on the Field When kids feel as if their equipment is safe, they likely feel more confident. However, Mike Oliver, executive director of the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment, says that with expensive equipment, such as helmets, kids can … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Help Kids Cope with Uncertainty It’s tough for sports kids during the COVID-19 crisis. Either they aren’t playing sports at all–or if they are, they’re worried about their sports being canceled due to COVID-19. Such uncertainty creates anxiety in sports kids, says Rebekah Roulier, director of the Champions Network and … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Help Young Athletes Develop a Growth Mindset Christian Buck, a performance coach and author of The Sport of School, says it’s critical for young athletes–and students–to establish a long-term vision and goals that support it. He teaches high schoolers how to create a vision and goals–in both sports and … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Body Image for Girls in Sports Kate T. Parker, a professional photographer and New York Times bestselling author of The Heart of a Boy and Strong is the New Pretty, says that in the youth sports world, girls grapple with body image challenges. In an interview with Ultimate Sports Parent Radio, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Christie Pearce Rampone, a two-time Women’s World Cup champion, three-time Olympic gold medalist, and former captain of the US Women’s National Soccer Team teamed up with sports neuropsychologist and brain health expert Dr. Kristine Keane to provide tips to sports parents. The authors of “Be All In: Raising Kids for … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Interview with Brian Levenson Brian Levenson author of “Shift Your Mind,” says that athletes benefit from “strong” or inner skills such as empathy and teamwork… To hone those skills, he suggests athletes embrace polarities in youth sports. One of the best ways for athletes to learn and grow is to … Read Sport Psychology Tip