Criticism in Youth Sports

Coping with criticism tips and articles for sports parents and coaches with young athletes to improve performance.

Helping Athletes Respond Better to Criticism

Helping Athletes Respond Better to Criticism

How to Handle Criticism How has negative criticism affected your young athlete’s confidence in past athletic competitions? Even though criticism can be helpful, it is also hurtful. Negative criticism can cause kids to doubt their abilities. It can destroy their confidence. Negative comments from media, parents, teammates, coaches and fans … Read Sport Psychology Tip