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Is your Athlete Self-Motivated or Parent-Motivated?

Kids Sports Psychology for Parents and Young Athletes

Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and Georgia Miller, CMPC discuss the challenges sports parents face with young athletes and how to make sports a better experience. Learn how to spot mental game challenges in athletes, what to say before and after games, … Read Sport Psychology Tip

How Young Athletes Can Focus Better

Young athletes with high expectations often get frustrated when they don’t meet their expectations. Mike Mancini, a certified mental performance coach, explains how to set process goals and gives an example. The aim is for young athletes to focus on staying grounded in the moment, not on the score, stats … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Communication Tips for Sports Parents Before Games

Helping Sports Kids Develop an Emotional IQ

Because hockey can be an emotional game, youth who play hockey need to develop an emotional IQ. That’s the message from Luc Beausoleil and Jeff Jarvis, co-founder of Ventura Vikings, a program for young athletes interested in playing hockey in college and professionally. The former professional hockey players give tips … Read Sport Psychology Tip

How Parents Can Help Athlete After the Game

How to Identify Burnout in Youth Sports

Should young athletes quit or recommit to youth sports? That’s a question that Andrew Simpson and his associates ask young athletes who may be approaching burnout. Simpson, chief vision officer, Player’s Fitness and Performance, helped create a training program for these athletes. The program looks at ways to help athletes … Read Sport Psychology Tip