Do Your Sports Kids Get Nervous About Competing? Some young athletes believe they can’t be successful if they’re nervous. But this isn’t always true. Those who get nervous believe there’s nothing they can do to control these feelings. As a result, they often perform tentatively and don’t do well. They … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Youth Sports Interview with Author Aureen Monteiro When Aureen Monteiro’s daughter came home from school saying she was being bullied for playing soccer, Monteiro shared some of the lessons from her upcoming book, “Rise Higher.” Monteiro and her daughter live in India, where girls are encouraged to play board games … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Using Mental Goals to Succeed at the Next Level If sports kids want to get to the next level in their sports, they need to try something new. Have you ever heard the expression, “If you always do what you’ve always done, you will always get what you’ve always got.” … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Attributes of Successful Young Athletes Super focus, passion and visualization were the main mental game attributes that helped 16 top athletes succeed, said the author of a new book, “Trust the Grind,” that’s based on interviews with the athletes. Jeremy Bhandari, the 23-year-old sports lover who wrote the book–which is … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Goals not Expectations Are Good for Kids It’s important to go into a competitive season with realistic goals. They will motivate and focus young athletes. Sports kids should not go into a season with super high expectations. That will make them feel pressured, anxious and distracted. Let’s compare goals and … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Reduce Pressure in Youth Sports Have you ever heard your sports kids say, “Sports is my whole life,” or “I live for basketball,” or “Eat. Sleep, Play soccer.” Many athletes wrap their self-worth around sports. They surround themselves with like-minded teammates who are their main source of social … Read Sport Psychology Tip