Helping Young Athletes Build Connection and Confidence

Providing Your Young Athletes Control With the start of a new season, it provides a much-needed opportunity to enhance youth sports in a way that provides kids with more fun and human connection, and ultimately, more confidence. That’s the word from Meredith Whitley, PhD, associate professor in Adelphi’s School of Health Sciences and co-editor of […] The post Helping Young Athletes Build Connection and Confidence first appeared on Youth Sports Psychology.
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How to Overcome Choking Under Pressure

Helping Kids Look at Pressure as an Opportunity 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 […] The post How to Overcome Choking Under Pressure first appeared on Youth Sports Psychology.
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Communicating With Sports Kids During Car Rides

Boost Confidence Through Good Communication For parents, connecting with young athletes is an important bonus of youth sports… Harley Rotbart, pediatrician, sports parent and author of  the bestselling “No Regrets Parenting” says it’s important for parents to take advantage of the opportunities to boost communication with kids while helping them participate in youth sports. The […] The post Communicating With Sports Kids During Car Rides first appeared on Youth Sports Psychology.
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