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Sports Psychology for Parents: What to Say to Athletes
Sports psychology for parents made simple: what to say to young athletes before, during, and after games—plus sideline tips to reduce pressure.
·11 min read
Sports Psychology & Mental Game for Young Athletes
Practical sports psychology strategies for youth athletes and their parents. Covers building confidence, handling pressure, managing performance anxiety, and preventing burnout.
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Build Confidence in Young Athletes: Parent Playbook
Learn how to build confidence in young athletes with effort-based praise, better car rides, process goals, and simple phrases that boost sports confidence for kids.
·9 min read
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Sports Anxiety in Kids: Calm Nerves Before Games
Sports anxiety in kids is common. Learn signs, what to say, breathing and visualization tools, and when youth sports anxiety needs help.
·10 min read
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My Kid Wants to Quit Sports: What to Do Next
If my kid wants to quit sports, here’s how to find the real why, decide should I let my kid quit, and handle youth sports quitting the right way.
·9 min read
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Dealing With Pressure in Youth Sports: Less Stress
Practical tips for dealing with pressure in youth sports—spot harmful stress, build mental toughness, and help young athletes compete with confidence.
·10 min read
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Youth Athlete Burnout Signs + How to Prevent Dropout
Learn youth athlete burnout signs, key youth sports burnout statistics, and simple ways to prevent burnout in young athletes and youth sports dropout.
·9 min read