Kids sports psychology articles for sports parents, young athletes, and team coaches to improve mental game performance and consistency.
How To Build Confidence Early Some young athletes seem to ooze confidence. They appear unfazed during championship games, in the final minutes of a contest or when trailing late in a game. Why do these athletes possess unwavering confidence? Is there something in their DNA that generates confidence? Confidence is … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What’s the Recipe for Achieving Peak Performance? What helps your sports kids perform their best during competitions? Most athletes are dumbfounded when asked this question. They may come up with a few responses on the fly, such as working hard in practice, improving their mechanics or practicing more. However, those … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What Causes Choking? Why do some young athletes choke while other athletes rise to the occasion? Most young athletes don’t like to hear the word “choking,” let alone admit that they choke. Yet, some athletes believe they “always choke” when the pressure is on. Choking generally results from kids who … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Is a Success Formula Necessary? A success formula is like a recipe or set of instructions describing how to successfully and consistently create something. For example, if your young athlete’s goal is to prepare at an elite level, what do they need to add to the mix that produces high-level … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Solving Problems as an Athlete Competitive sports have their fair share of ups and downs, and most players experience highs and lows during their career. When players are at a low point, they sometimes feel like they are the only ones who experience tough times. For example, if your young … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How Self-Talk Will Change Your Game Sports kids can determine if self-talk influences their performance by thinking of competitions when they fell apart. What were their thoughts before spiraling downward? Did they mentally beat themselves up over a mistake or tell themselves they have no talent? Did they talk themselves … Read Sport Psychology Tip