Pregame Jitters in Young Athletes
Do your kids interpret pregame jitters as something is wrong with them before they compete?
Often, the pregame jitters can help kids focus better and boost their energy just before a game.
However, those butterflies and sweaty palms are more than just jitters; they’re actually performance anxiety.
In this podcast interview with mental game expert Dr. Patrick Cohn, we look at the benefits of the jitters—and how to identify whether a young athlete is dealing with more than just the jitters, but fear of failure.
The podcast introduces one of the challenges we address in our upcoming program, “10-Minute Pregame Prep.”
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Related Articles on Youth Sports:
- How to Turn Pregame Jitters into a Positive
- Do Your Athletes Have Pregame Jitters or Performance Anxiety?
- Do Pre-Game Jitters Help Sports Kids Perform Better? [Podcast]
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“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.
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