Peaksports News and Updates About Sports Psychology
Confidence is the Number One trait that determines whether kids enjoy sports and succeed it in, says Patrick Cohn, Ph.D. a leading sports psychology expert and co-founder of the Ultimate Sports Parent. Confidence is also the trait that most influences whether young athletes stay in sports—or … [Read more...]
What do you do when your young athlete’s confidence sinks every time a talented friend or teammate excels in sports? This is a common problem for young athletes. Kids are social beings—and they tend to compare themselves to their friends. But in sports, this is a bad thing to do. Making … [Read more...]
Most athletes feel “jitters” or nervousness before competition. But are jitter a bad thing to feel before a game? It depends on who you ask. Many young athletes who experience pregame jitters think they are nervous or tense and don't like these feelings. However, veteran players welcome pregame … [Read more...]
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