How to Introduce Sports Psychology to Young Athletes
In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Mike about how you can introduce mental coaching to your sports kids.
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How do you introduce mental training to your young athletes without making them feeling like something is wrong?
Mark wrote into us and said:
“I don’t know how to help my son realize that he has a throwing issue without destroying his confidence. How do I approach it with him? I want him to ask for help, as I want him to be the one that engages in mental coaching.”
Why are young athletes afraid to engage in mental training?
Watch the video below to learn Dr. Cohn’s mental game tips about how sports parents can introduce mental training to their young athletes without hurting their confidence:
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