How to Overcome High Expectations on a New Team
Learn several ways parents, coaches, and athletes can help minimize the pressure and maximize performance by overcoming high expectations on a new team.
Small Wins, Big Gains: Why Youth Athletes Should Try Incremental Goals
Parents and coach should help youth athletes design a system of incremental goals that break down their big goals into smaller, more gradual ones.
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.
Grit: How to Get Back Up After Failure
To help kids develop greater resilience, perseverance, and grit, it’s important to encourage young athletes to get back up after failure.
How to Strengthen Your Athlete’s Growth Mindset
Here’s how coaches and parents can help strengthen an athlete’s growth mindset, so they can make the connection between hard work and improvement.
5 Reasons Why Energy Drinks Aren’t the Answer
Here are five reasons why energy drinks are NOT the answer to get young athletes through those long days of school and practice.
Sport Performance Anxiety in Youth Sports
Anyone who has played sports has probably experienced sport performance anxiety, but sports can be particularly stressful on the minds of youth athletes.
Warning Signs of Bullying in Youth Sports
Here are seven signs your young athlete is experiencing bullying in youth sports.
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