All athletes at some time become upset, frustrated, or angry at themselves (or other people). How your kids perform will depend on their ability to let go of mistakes and stay composed. Emotional control is the ability to stay even tempered, level headed, or to remain calm when challenged by mishaps
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Youth Sports
Why High Expectations Hurt Confidence
Strict or high expectations can undermine and hurt athletes' confidence. Young athletes’ confidence is all about their belief in their abilities. Expectations, on the other hand, are judgments and demands that your kids place on themselves. Your kids' expectations are usually about wanting to win or
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Kids Who Resist Mental Training
Parents, young athletes come up with a lot of reasons for resisting mental training. They’ll tell you that their coaches and peers will think they’re weak if they embrace mental training. They’ll tell you they’re already tough. Your athletes will say their coaches don’t think mental training is
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