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.
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.
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.
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.
Parents should not only teach good decision-making habits and strategies, but also help their athletes feel confident about making tough decisions.
It’s challenge for parents & coaches to find a balance between helping athletes develop decision-making skills while also ensuring that they find success.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The coach-parent dynamic: research shows that kids learn more and perform better when coaches, parents, and athletes work together harmoniously.