Interview With Kelly Gray For kids who feel pressured by parents or others, youth sports can feel like a job they don’t enjoy. That’s the word from Kelly Gray, a former professional soccer player who has worked with youth sports organizations for many years. He’s founder of Kelly Gray Sports … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Interview with Brendan Kitson Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews Brendan Kitson, co-founder of theCity Schools Sports Association of New York City, a sports league in itsfirst year serving the city’s schools, primarily located in under-servedareas. He describes the challenges of young athletes in these areas withfewer opportunities. Listen to the … Read Sport Psychology Tip
“Life as a Team Sport” Campaign It’s still possible for kids to stay involved in sports during COVID-19 isolation, says Spencer Gordon, partnership manager for the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Portland. PCA, which aims to create better athletes and people, has launched a “Life as a Team Sport” campaign, which … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Interview With Jeff Long Jeff Long, founder of the Healthy Kids Running Series and a former Division 1 runner, says it’s important to keep kids moving during this time of high anxiety. “Stress levels are high, people are anxious and stressed, and now Mom and Dad are trying to do … Read Sport Psychology Tip
When Self-Talk Isn’t Enough for Athletes Brad Donohue, a psychology professor and sports psychology expert at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is conducting some eye-opening studies about how motivational phrases help athletes perform. In one of his studies, coaches or peers said a string of phrases to runners … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Interview With Christian Lavers It’s natural for youth sports kids’ confidence to come and go, says Christian Lavers, President, Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), a youth sports competition and development organization. When kids’ confidence does wane, it’s generally in response to a bad game or performance, a losing season, a … Read Sport Psychology Tip