How to Help Your Sports Kid Achieve Their Goals Too often, sports parents set goals for their kids that are different than the kids’ goals, says Dony Wilcher, a popular basketball coach and program director for Showtime Athletics, a youth sports organization in Portland, Ore. It’s important to help sports … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Kids Who Take on A Positive Attitude A number of factors can influence whether a young athlete lives up to his or her potential in sports. As a sports parent, Brad Tebbutt of Portland, Ore. faces a classic challenge: His 12-year-old son, Jordan, doesn’t play basketball to the best of … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Sports Kids Who Focus Heavily on Their Competition Julia Dreyer’s two teen girls, successful equestrians who ride English and Western events, struggle with a common problem: Rather than focusing on their own strengths before a competition, the girls concentrate too much on their competitors‘ assets. “When they focus on a … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What are the Guidelines for Sports Parents? Sports parents have a big impact on their young superstars. A healthy and successful sports experience will depend on sports parents’ ability to instill confidence and self-esteem in athletes. Read sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn’s view on how to make sports a … Read Sport Psychology Tip