Communicating about COVID-19: How to Keep Kids Calm and Accountable
Here are are some general principles for communication to make sure kids feel safe and understand their part to play in the Covid-19 crisis.
Respectful Communication: Why the Way You Praise Matters
Whether you’re a coach or parent to a young athlete, the way that you praise them after a competition can have a deep impact.
How to Talk About Mental Wellness with Your Athletes
Here are valuable tools & tips on how to start the conversation about mental wellness with your athlete, and how to keep those conversations moving forward.
How to Help Athletes Be Confident in Tough Situations
Parents should not only teach good decision-making habits and strategies, but also help their athletes feel confident about making tough decisions.
7 Things to Avoid When It Comes to Raising Good Decision-Makers
It’s challenge for parents & coaches to find a balance between helping athletes develop decision-making skills while also ensuring that they find success.
How to Help Your Athlete Come Back After a Bad Decision
When we talk about decision-making with young athletes, it’s with the understanding that not every decision is going to be the right one.
How to Strengthen Your Athlete’s Decision-Making Skills
Creating a space that encourages the development of an essential life skill like decision-making should be a top priority for the coaches of youth athletes.
How to Support Your Multi-Sport Athlete
Focus on the mental side of the game to help your multi-sport athlete as they struggle to keep all the balls in the air—literally and figuratively.
How to Support Your Athlete’s Commitment to a Team
Parents often look to youth sports to teach athletes the value of sticking with a task or job even when it gets difficult. Here’s how you can support your athlete’s commitment to a team.
Teamwork: How to Make the Most of The Coach-Parent Dynamic
The coach-parent dynamic: research shows that kids learn more and perform better when coaches, parents, and athletes work together harmoniously.