Coaching Your Athlete Through Positive Self-Talk
Here are five ways parents and coaches can help athletes learn new skills and perform at their best through positive self-talk.
7 Ways to Help Your Athlete Be Confident
Coaches and parents cannot make a young athlete confident, but there are important steps they can take to help kids develop their own confidence.
Best Practices for Treating Pain with Prescription Medications
Learn more about the best practices for treating pain with over-the-counter, prescription, and opioid pain medications
4 Ways to Treat Pain without Prescription Medications
Four ways your young athlete can treat pain during the recovery process without prescription medications.
Avoiding Shortcuts During Injury Recovery
If you are the parent or coach of a young athlete with an injury, here are recommendations for keeping recovery on track.
What Parents Need to Know About Helping Kids with Pain
Parents should take some time to learn more about pediatric pain and the different ways to help kids deal with pain after a sports injury.
Back-to-School: How to Find Balance for Your Student-Athlete
Back-to-School: How to Find Balance for Your Student-Athlete Summer is a time to be outside, go to camp, swim, play sports, sleep in, and shake off nine months of tough academic and sports schedules. For young athletes, this is some well-earned relaxation and fun. Heading back to school can be an exhausting return to alarm…
How to Spot Your Next Team Captain
Becoming captain of a sports team can be a great leadership experience for young athletes, particularly when coaches work proactively to prepare them for success.
4 Ways to Foster Teamwork
The ability to work together as a team is crucial for success in life, and youth sports are one of the best ways for kids to learn the value of teamwork.
The New Coach: How to Earn the Respect of Your Players
Getting players on your team to respect you as their new coach takes work, but these tips will make it easier.