Strong Mental Game Skill in Youth Sports
Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews Kirk Mango, a coach, national champion, 3-Time All-American, Hall of Fame Athlete and writer working on a book, “Becoming A True Champion” about why talent is over-rated.
In this week’s Ultimate Sports Parent podcast:
Mango talks about why hard work, commitment and strong mental game skills are just as, if not more important, than talent in youth sports.
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Related Articles on Kids’ Mental Game:
- Is a Strong Mental Game More Important Than Talent? Expert Opinion.
- Helping Young Athletes Who Aren’t Getting the Chance to Show Their Talent
- How to Motivate Talented Young Athletes Who are Early Bloomers
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The Composed Sports Kid
“The Composed Sports Kid” audio and workbook digital download program for young athletes and their parents or coach helps kids cope with frustration and anger in sports. Help your sports kids learn how to manage expectations and let go of mistakes so they can keep their head in the game.
The Composed Sports Kid system is really two programs in one–one program to train parents and coaches how to help their kids practice composure, and one program that teaches young athletes–ages 6 to 13–how to improve composure, let go of mistakes quickly, have more self-acceptance, and thus enjoy sports more!