Posts Tagged ‘mental game’
Beating the Midseason Slump: How Young Athletes Stay Motivated When the Newness Wears Off
Three weeks into fall season and your athlete is asking “do I have to go?” The midseason slump is normal — here’s how young athletes, parents, and coaches push through it.
Read MoreBeating the Butterflies: 5 Mental Skills That Turn Pre-Game Nerves Into Peak Performance for Young Athletes
Pre-game nerves are normal — but they don’t have to control the game. Here are five mental skills Houston families can use to help young athletes stay calm, focused, and confident this summer.
Read MoreThe Coach’s Playbook: 6 Ways to Build Real Confidence in Young Athletes (That Go Beyond “Good Job!”)
Constant praise doesn’t build a confident young athlete. Here are six coach-tested ways to grow real, lasting confidence — the kind that holds up when the game gets hard.
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