Help Young Athletes Avoid Freezing Up During Competitions

Understanding Fight, Flight and Freeze Learning about the nervous system can help parents and young athletes better understand some of the feelings they experience, especially before games and competitions. “Our nervous system’s job is to protect us. Think about it as an early warning system, like an alarm system,” said Pomai Miyata, a sports performance […] The post Help Young Athletes Avoid Freezing Up During Competitions first appeared on Youth Sports Psychology.
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How Friendly Competitions Helps Athletes

Help Athletes Welcome Friendly Competition Young athletes can reap many benefits from embracing friendly competition. Often, kids shy away from competing with their teammates. They feel as if they’re not as talented as their teammates or are afraid of being embarrassed in front of them. For example, a basketball player with a cautious mindset may […] The post How Friendly Competitions Helps Athletes first appeared on Youth Sports Psychology.
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