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Nutritional Recommendations for the Young Athletes
Adolescent runners are still growing and developing, and it’s critical to support their growth with nutrition that promotes bone health, muscle development, brain health and cognitive development, said Michele Pettinger. a certified fitness and nutrition specialist and the author of The Young Runner’s Guide to Nutrition. Pettinger discusses how parents can … Read Sport Psychology Tip
9 Ways to Build Confidence in Young Athletes
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
How Young Athletes Can Reach for Peak Performance
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
How Gifted Athletes Can Best Navigate Youth Sports
Gifted kids often focus exclusively on sports and fail to make friends or participate in other activities, said Susan Williams, a clinical hypnotherapist at SportHypnotherapy.com. Parents and coaches need to encourage them to try other activities and to develop a circle of supportive friends, she said. She uses hypnotherapy to put … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Why Young Athletes Choke in Competition
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
Helping Sports Kids Combat Negative Thinking
Posting notes at home, trying hypnosis and passing a ball from the left hand to the right are three ways sports kids can combat negative thinking. These techniques are designed to help kids’ minds switch from negativity to positivity, said Ignacio Segovia, a psychologist, certified hypnotherapist and mental performance coach who … Read Sport Psychology Tip
A Mental Game Formula for Success in Sports
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
Helping Young Athletes Respond—Not React—to Setbacks
Sports kids need to learn how to respond–not react–to setbacks, said Dayton Hansen, chief operating officer at ICL Academy, an online school that aims to help students pursue passions such as sports. Rather than reacting with emotion, they need to take a step back and use deep breathing and visualization to … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Strategies for Coaches to Improve Athletes’ Mental Game
Good coaches can motivate athletes to try their hardest. They can help kids move on from mistakes. They can even change kids’ lives, said Dylan Meyer, 22, a former college athlete and founder of Legacy of Legends, which helps parents choose sports camps for their young athletes. Related Kids Sports … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Problem Solve for Athletes
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
What Happens During Mental Training
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
Mental Toughness Training for Sports Video
Are you not sure what mental training is? In this video, sport parents will learn what happens in a mental training session with our team of certified and experienced coaches. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in … Read Sport Psychology Tip

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